Mazda showed the first pictures of the crossover CX-5. This is the first production car Mazda, which will be created under the concept of reducing fuel consumption Skyactiv, which includes the new gasoline and diesel engines, an upgraded transmission, as well as the design concept of Kodo. The vehicle will be equipped with a gasoline engine hlitrovym 2-and 2.2-liter turbodiesel and a capacity of 173 l.c. The auto will be equipped with a six-speed hand-operated transmission and front wheel drive. Mazda CX-5 will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and in the spring of 2012 will go on sale.

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Ask any booklover or “bookworm” and he or she would tell you that there is no better feeling than holding books in the palm of your hands. Well, various designers took that concept quite literally, coming up with bookends that represent both the function of said items, and the passion one finds in books. Here are a few hand-inspired bookends that will definitely give you more incentive to keep on reading. Now, shelves will no longer look boring and plain, what with these “handy” (no pun intended) and unique-looking bookends.
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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…)

Afonso’s iPad Concept

In life, there is nothing more constant than change. Just look at how fast technology turns over. The newest gadgets today could very well be a thing of the past in a little over a couple of months. This can be credited to the brilliant minds that keep conjuring new inventions and coming up with newer innovations.
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The Pumpkin Room by edg Creatives

No, it’s not Halloween. And it’s not an oversized Jack-o’-Lantern, either. edg Creatives seems bent on putting an edge on creativity (pun intended) as it came up with a room unlike any other for their Beijing offices. Inspired by the pumpkin-turned-horse-drawn carriage in “Cinderella”, David Ho wove his magic with The Pumpkin Room. (more…)

Daisuke Iguchi’s 2046 Parsonal Commuter in Paris

All roads lead to Paris, and why wouldn’t it? Daisuke Iguchi’s vision of the future’s electric car would be more than enough reason to start looking in that direction.

The 2046 Parsonal Commuter in Paris Concept is the Saitama-born Japanese designer’s take on the electric car. It is compact, and it is sleek and sexy. Designed to have one or two uber-comfortable seats, these shared cars give the phrase “automatic driving” a lot more edge.
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Comeco Logo

COMECO is short for “Corfu Meat Company”. It is a business engaged in meat processing and distribution, and is based in Corfu. To come up with a logo befitting its high standards of product and service quality, they called on Chris Trivizas to do the honors.
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Logo and Business Card design of Aphrodite Handmade Jewelry

Named after the Goddess of Love and Beauty, “Aphrodite Handmade Jewelry” features flowing lines and elegance – traits that have been adapted into the overall logo design and business card design of the business. 
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This model has been made to order by the mobile operator – Virgin Mobile. The model contains 2 GB internal memory, 512 MB RAM, 5 megapixel camera, WVGA display, 1400mAh battery, A-GPS, WiFi, Qualcomm MSM8655 processor and HDMI output, the supported operating system is Android Froyo. An Information about the price and release is still missing.
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Intertwined Stools by Kan & Lau Design

Tired of all those plain, four-legged stools which, while functional, fail to add anything, much less character to a room? Then do something about it, as did the creative minds of Chinese design studio Kan & Lau Design.

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