In spite of the Japanese name, the Kawasaki shoes are a Danish phenomenon. Better said, the most sold shoe model in the history of Denmark.The history started in 1972, when the newly founded company J. Hammergaard Hansen Sport A/S was looking for a shoe, which was suitable for badminton. The shoes are exclusively made of …
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“What do you get when there’s a break in the schedule of television early in the morning? Informercials? Test patterns? Not if you live in Wales. This loop fills those gaps with a serene and mesmerising flow of five lines.” John Beohm, Idents.tv. A strange and hypnotic experience part of a project of Proud Creative …
A poster the recipient completes by revealing spot-varnished type with hands made dirty by handling the poster. This is the first of a series of posters. An idea by Roland Tiangco.
The Swedish fashion brand VASUMA launched its private eyewear collection in late 2007 after many years as a successful optical distributor. Although the collection is inspired by cool vintage frames, their own unique detailing gives the eyewear a modern and edgy twist. Designed with the same statement as the clothing line, “Vasuma integrate creative, surprising …
Our friend Jacob@Aiaiai wrote us about their first collaboration project: The AIAIAI Sneaker Freaker Pipe Headset. The limited edition headsets are designed using the classic Sneaker Freaker corporate colours. A subtle grey speckle on the ear piece and Y-part add a clear and cool reference to sneakers. Apart from being available on AIAIAI and Sneaker …
The guys @ Vanport Outfitters have launched one month ago a very stylish Medium Canvas Tote. This project came together thanks to a design collaboration with Jordan Sayler of Winn Perry. The tote has a folding top which allows for a simple closure using a snap hook. It can also be expanded by simply unfolding …
Magno was created by the Indonesian designer Singgih Susilo Kartono. Together with a team of 30 young and skilled cabinet makers he produces individual radios and small items in his workshop in Temanggung, Central Java. The output of his work helps to develop the village-community in a remote area in Indonesia. The wooden radio from …
Stockholm architects Wilhelmson Arkitekter have designed a housing project with windows that look like gilded picture frames. Designed by professor Anders Wilhelmson, the project is to be built overlooking the sea in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Nordic design is one of the best of the world. Holland is one of the big centers of last design evolutions. Utrecht has been really smart to collect few people to organize Biennal for social design. In this space and time point, we need to rethink to everything, aspecially in fields we challenge better. This …
I know, August is probably not the best month to remind you the existence of umbrellas, but this way you will be able to get it from Amazon Japan before autumn’s rain catches you by surprise. Umbrella Shoulder Holder will allow you to do whatever you want with your hands while you’re outside and it’s …
Our dutch friends @ Goliath have just presented the upcomin Fall-Winter collection. Oval Matteo Denti The Oval is made from nappa leather and has silky suede details. Characteristic for the Matteo Denti Ovals are the colours which are combined: sparkling, fresh, happy and summery. Gully The Gully model is based on an original Goliath Cricket …
Urban Excess is proud to be selected as an official Lowlife Belts supplier. They bring to you their pick of the EMO and rock inspired Lowlife belt range from the classic triple row studded Lowlife ‘Triple S’, it’s two row brother the Lowlife ‘Duel’ studded belt and the recently launched Lowlife ‘Amor’ triangle studded belt.By …
Play with sound.Play with paper. Calendar 2009 Sabato Urciuoli is a young italian designer, graduated from IED Turin in Graphic Design. His project Play with sound.Play with paper. Calendar 2009 was realized in collaboration with Busta Magazine; It’s a black and white calendar whose boxes must be leaved blank or colored in black, according to …
