In ancient Egyptian mythology, there is an evil demon that embodies pure darkness and chaos. It is named Apepi or, in Greek, Apophis. Now perhaps you’re wondering why a USB flash drive would be named after a demon god. Well, it’s not. This flash drive is actually named after the near-earth asteroid 99942 Apophis. With a width of 390 meters, this asteroid, which first manifested itself in December 2004, shows signs of colliding with Earth on April 13, 2036. Very Doomsday-ish, but there is no denying that it has an impact, literally and figuratively. As is the design of this unique USB flash drive.

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The most unusual and interesting design and promotional T-shirts.

Today it is difficult to imagine that the 50-ies, t-shirts have been used exclusively by men, and only as underwear. But in 1951, screens out the film “A Streetcar Named Desire” with Marlon Brando, in which the actor first appeared in a white T-shirt. His example was followed by John Wayne and James Dean shocked the audience in a television appearance on “underwear.” Young people enthusiastically took up the new fashion in the 60s t-shirts are no longer white and did not express.

To date, invented thousands of cool t-shirt designs, which were, among other things, and recognized advertising medium.

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At first glance, it does look funny, but the functionality of this floor lamp is anything but laughable.

Vladimir Tomilov is the creative mind behind the “Octopussy”, a floor lamp with ‘tentacles’ for legs and a ‘giant eye’ for light. You’d think it would serve only as an accent piece in any room but, upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that the Russian industrial designer definitely knows what he’s doing.  (more…)

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…)

In Greek mythology, there was a man from Crete Minoas, who went around telling people that he was chosen by the gods to be the King of Crete. As proof of this preference, he asked Poseidon, god of the ocean, for his help in raising a white bull from the sea.
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Faces in Places has to look at the routine from a different angle and see the “face” of any subject.

Look closely – they are everywhere! All the objects around us have their faces: the float, a piece of unfinished pizza and slippers, the roof, a box for letters, even a trash can. A bit of observation, a little imagination – and now you can see that all things have their own face around. Very fun and entertaining project must capture the imagination and make you look more closely to what is on the desktop, in the kitchen or outdoors. (more…)

The Ferrari FF, is the replacement of the 612 Scaglietti, but also a landmark model in the history of Ferrari, which marks the entrance of the red in the category of shooting break models taking first all-wheel drive! The flagship model in the range of Ferrari, which comes to replace the 612 Scaglietti by adopting a variety of innovative Data.

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You know how parents always admonish their kids when they play with their food? Perhaps Malaysian artist and architect Hong Yi did not go through that. Or, even if she did, the fact that she was actually coming up with something akin to art with how she “plays” with her food may have earned her a pass.
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In Edessa, Greece, there is a chain of bakeries that is much-loved for their excellent breads and pastries. It’s a family-owned and family-run business that is rich with tradition. As such, the construction of its building, from the facade to the brand or corporate identity, needed to reflect this tradition and sense of family.
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When the topic of wine crops up, “premium” and “affordable” do not seem to go together. That is a mold that Papoutsi Vineyards seem bent on breaking, and it is apparent in its branding and packaging, as designed by Sophia Georgopoulou.  (more…)