Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Diamond Supply Co. “Rock” Carabiners

Diamond Supply Co. and their on take on the uniform essential carabiner keychain is seen here as their iconic logo represents the shape of the carabiner. Earning the name the “Rock”, the carabiner comes in black, red and the well-known “Tiffany” aqua blue. No word yet on availability.
SAGMESITER x LEVI’S 501 ART INSTALLATION FOR AMERICAN RAG

Levi’s continues to team-up with artist, this time with the graphic design firm Sagmeister. With iconic works spanning leading musicians Rolling Stones and Velvet Underground among others, Levi’s bestows upon Sagmeister the iconic 501 to form their own artistic endeavor. We’re all very much aware of the 501’s influence over many generations from the workyard to the pop culture world. The co-branded art installations will be seen exclusively at retailer American Rag and their two locations in Los Angeles and Levi’s home-base San Francisco.


The Ocean series of modern sinks from Bandini

Fawcett House
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1961, the Fawcett Ranch House (a cool $2.7 million) near Los Banos, California, is a 3,800 sq. foot piece of history. Sited on 8 acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley, this retro-amazing home features a concrete slab floor, mahogany walls, windows, doors, and cabinetry. It’s got six bedrooms, four and a half baths, two fireplaces (including a walk-in living room fireplace), a Japanese garden with Koi pond and waterfall, and unbelievable views from every angle. Here’s your chance to live in an actual work of art.
Vans “Messenger” Sneaker Collection

With a concurrent theme over different colors, Vans Vault drops its 2009 spring/summer “Messenger” collection. The nice solid material base can be seen over three separate packs of the SK-8 HI LX and Authentic LX. Colors include green, blue/red and red/tan. Available now at select Vans Vault dealers including Proper.
Nixon Rubber Player
Now you can get one of Nixon’s most popular designs in… rubber. The Nixon Rubber Player ($170) pays homage to one of the company’s longest-running designs with a rubber re-do that is currently available in blue and will see a new colorway released each month from now until June. With a Japanese Quartz movement, stainless steel skeleton, and 100m water resistance, it’s a fitting tribute to a new millennium classic.
$170 BUY
Jura Capresso Impressa S9
Unleash your inner Barista with the sleek, new Jura Capresso Impressa S9 One Touch($2,400), a multi-talented, fully automated coffee center that will give your local coffee shop a run for its money. Make cappuccinos, lattes, cafe mochas, and even latte macchiatos with the push of a button, without moving the cup. The S9 grinds, tamps, and brews up your favorite espresso drinks (with crema, just like the pros) in seconds. With a 2-line graphic LED display, sound-insulated burr grinder, and a built-in insulated stainless steel container for keeping milk cold, the line will be forming at your door. We hope you have Wi-Fi and enough power outlets.
LaCie Key USB Drives
USB flash drives are great, but their small size also makes them easy to lose. Keep your mobile storage handy at all times with LaCie’s new line of key storage. TheitsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB Drives ($10 and up) all feature a key ring-friendly design from 5.5 Designers, offering up to 8GB of storage on istaKey and iamaKey, while PassKey lets you expand as you go with a built-in microSD card reader. Just don’t lose your keys.
Element Power To The Planet Collection
Element takes its first step to reduce the company’s carbon footprint with the Power To The Planet Collection. Made of sustainable materials with eco-friendly manufacturing techniques, the collection currently includes three limited edition skate shoes — the Carnegie PP ($74), the Tim Tim PP ($72), and the Why-No PP ($72). All three sport handsome bamboo uppers with classic styling.
iPod Shuffle with VoiceOver
The world’s smallest music player just got smaller — and smarter. About half the size of the previous model, the all-new 4GB iPod Shuffle ($79) features VoiceOver technology, which enables the Shuffle to speak your song titles, artists and playlist names. Screen? Who needs a screen? The new Shuffle is wrapped in an awesome new aluminum case in silver or black, and sports a built-in stainless steel clip for maximum wearability.





