It has been a little over 77 years since the father-and-son tandem of Henri and Joseph Jonckheere built the original Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe I. At the time, in 1935, it was truly an extraordinary piece of man-made engineering. Right now, this car can be viewed at the Petersen Museum in California, and since that time, Jonckheere has contented itself with specializing on bus and coach body design. They may have thought that there is no improving on perfection. (more…)

Miterra prides itself on bringing the market only Mother Earth’s Finest. It is a company that sources the best products Greece has to offer, and bringing them to the homes and tables of people all over the world. In the process, it maintains its commitment to shedding more light to the needs of local communities which are the source of these products, and helping them out in their quest for progress and sustainability.
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How do you drink your beer? From a beer mug? Straight from the can? Or do you drink it cold, taking a swig right off the bottle? Ever pictured yourself taking a drink from a square bottle?

Well, if it were up to Heineken and Petit Romain, you would be doing that sometime in the future. The French industrial designer has just revealed his concept of a Heineken bottle. Foregoing the usual round bottles with long and narrow necks, this one has a square shape and is aptly named “Heineken Cube”. (more…)

When it comes to ‘pure’ products, it is best to stick to packaging and branding design that stick close to that theme. Pure. Simple. Straightforward. You don’t want anything fancy to take away from the highlight, which is the product itself.
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Laundry companies are now flourishing because of the high demand for their services. Now, laundry places are not only providing laundry services per se; they also offer a wide array of products and accompanying services.
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If there is one kitchen item or utensil that merits a lot of attention because of their versatility when it comes to design, salt & pepper shakers would most likely be it. Many people have even turned collecting salt & pepper shakers into a hobby.
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Combining science and art into one cohesive piece is a feat unattained by many. London-based Jonty Hurwitz managed to bridge that gap, and that fact is best represented by his anamorphic sculptures, which reflect his true artistry in more ways than one.  (more…)

Great-grandmother Mamika is back! Now she has a boyfriend – Mister Papika. Recall that Mamika – photo series of French photographer Sacha Goldberger, in which the main character is his 91-year-old grandmother.

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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…)

2010 marked the centennial year of carmaker Alfa Romeo. In celebration of this milestone, the Italian carmaker unveiled a futuristic car at the Geneva Motor Show held on March 2, 2010. What was it called, you asked? It’s the 2010 Alfa Romeo Pandion by Bertone. (more…)