Michael Jantzen’s Wind Shaped Pavilion

One may scoff in disbelief upon hearing the name of this structural design proposal by Michael Jantzen. After all, the wind has no shape! But let us not be literal, since the name “Wind Shaped Pavilion’ is used on a different context. Anybody contemplating having a fabric structure for either commercial or residential purposes would find this unique design proposal truly ingenious, not to mention, eco-friendly. (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.

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A Russian designer Art Lebedev created this off-beat Povodokus, a dog leash fashioned to look like a handgun. Povodokus has the shape of a pistol, which unwound the cord and fits your hand like a glove. When you press the trigger spring leash unwound or unwound under tension.

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Nessebar, a small ancient peninsula town located only 20 km northern from city of Burgas, Bulgaria would amaze you with it’s amazing beauty, architecture and spirit. In antiquity named Mesambria by the ancient Thracian, nowadays Nessebar (name given later by the Slavs); an ancient byzantine and roman town, subsequently Bulgarian one, it unites the beauty of different cultures, and it will enchant you with its landmarks and churches,with its beaches ,old town and the spirit of the modern life.

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Start your day right with the singNshock

Are you the type of person to reach out blindly towards your bedside table and turn off the alarm clock once it rings, and then go right back to sleep? If you are, you need a change – a major change. You see, you may need a new alarm clock (since they might have fallen to the floor countless times before).
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Creta Springs

Ta.To., or Tommaso Taraschi of Athens, Greece, came up with the graphic design for the packaging and branding of Creta Springs Mineral Water. The design portrayed purity and freshness, sticking to the clears and blues of gems shaped like drops of water.
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Hatziyiannakis Dragees Packaging – packaging designed by mousegraphics

Dragées are basically small, bite-sized confectionery with a hard outer shell for coating. In Greece, the first name when it comes to the manufacture of dragées is Hatziyiannakis, and in its 60-year stint in the industry, they have come up with a new product: edible pebbles.
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Rare gems

On May 22 to 24, an exhibition of the most luxurious and rare pieces from Swiss jewelry house Bogh-Art took place in Moscow, specifically at the Center for Fine Arts at Volhonke. This is mostly thanks to the efforts of Bogh-Art founder and rare gems specialist Albert Bogossyanom. Take a look at some of the rare pieces on display at the Center.
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The “Octopussy” Floor Lamp

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…)

The new Vertu Ti Android smartphone

Luxury phones are evolving with the times. Case in point: the new modern smartphone from Vertu. It is called VERTU TI, and it is Android-based. One look, and you know it’s going to be one heck of a phone, with all the features anyone would want from a smartphone. (more…)