The ABJ Explorer One

Some may say that this is taking “luxury jet” too far.

Is it? After all, no one could say that an airplane with a balcony is not innovative and outright ingenious. BAE Systems has taken private planes on a higher plane (no pun intended) with the introduction of their concept for the Avro Business Jet (ABJ) Explorer One. In collaboration with Design Q, a UK-based company that specializes in coming up with designs for luxury transport solutions, BAE Systems is now stressing on the “V” aspect of “VIP flying”, as evidenced by the ultra-posh and ultra-comfortable interiors of the Explorer.  (more…)

Clear glass, showing off the oil’s golden-green color.

FIVE Unique Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a lot to live up to. The marketing campaign of this Greek gourmet olive oil focuses on the five senses, hence the name, and invites everyone to indulge their senses with it. It also sets itself apart for its packaging, since its bottle is decorated with SWAROVSKI elements. You would think, then, that that’s a tough act to follow, packaging-wise.

(more…)

The Lamborghini Pregunta

No, this is not a new version of the Lamborghini Pregunta. This first came out in 1998, and made its illustrious debut on the 1998 Paris Auto Show. But here’s the great news: it is now for sale at only USD2.1 million or 1.6 euros.

(more…)

The future is now! Soon the phrase from the sci-fi movie “flipnut to the spaceport,” becomes a reality. At least the second part of mankind has provided. In October, an official opening ceremony of the spaceport, “America,” the world’s first commercial site for private space flight. Spaceport was opened in the desert of New Mexico. The project was implemented in English Office Foster and Partners. Starport includes a waiting room and flight training, hangar and control tower. Also provided a runway length of three kilometers.

(more…)

The 2010 Peugeot SR1 Concept Car

‘Tis true what they say: when you’re down, there is no other way but up. When you’re wrong, there’s no other thing to do but get it right. And that seems to be what Peugeot is clearly demonstrating, if the revelation of the 2010 Peugeot SR1 Concept Car is anything to go by.
(more…)

The Felix Zawojski Hotel

The Felix Zawojski Hotel in the Czech Republic had very humble beginnings, much like the designer and tailor whose honor the house was built for. It took about a hundred years before the house’s potential to be a plush and luxurious hotel worthy of kings and queens and princes and princesses.
(more…)

UP Studio Business cards, on laminated paper with spot UV (design by kelikaee)

Those small pieces of paper that used to contain one’s contact information have definitely come a long way as technology made things more possible – design-wise and construction-wise. In the past, business cards served only one purpose: to provide a means of staying in touch or staying connected. (more…)

CD Portrait of Bob Marley

In an effort to combat piracy in the music industry, many concerned parties, including the musicians themselves, have raised their voices against it. While others were more vocal, some resorted to more unconventional ways to get their message across. TBWA Italy joined in this campaign and also launched the pop culture magazine First Floor Under by making use of CDs in creating portraits of not one, but seven, musicians who are legends in their own rights. (more…)

Watercolors by Thomas Schaller

Art – in whatever medium – is bound to be a feast for the senses, and that is exactly what Thomas Schaller delivers in spades in his series of watercolor paintings depicting various breathtaking scenery in famous places.  (more…)

Creative (and fun!) bookends

Bookends need not be the most boring piece of fixture in your living room or study. In the previous post, we featured unique and creative bookends with designs that are inspired by the hands. This time around, let us take a look at other creative bookends with quirky and fun designs. These are bookends that you would not want to wait to get your hands on!

(more…)