Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Gradient Lakers”

The 2009-10 NBA season will start on October 27th with four games including the 08-09 champion Los Angles Lakers. Before the debut of Zoom Kobe 5 at the end of this year, Kobe is still wearing Zoom Kobe 4 for his games at the beginning of the new season. The shoe features a white base with a patent leather toe area, varsity purple on the heel and collar area as well as maize accents. The varsity purple gradient-like design is fading along the side panel’s lunerfoam. The kicks will hit retail in October.

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Ducking Lounge Chair by Jung Myung Taek

Korean designer Jung Myung Taek has created the Ducking Lounge Chair.

The chair will be exhibited at the Tent London show in September, 2009.

Source: Contemporist

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc.

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

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Unfathomable

A Must Watch Video that definitely makes you think.

Wilton Pool House

New York-based Hariri & Hariri Architecture have completed a 1200 sqaure ft pool house which rests upon the 3.5 acre property of a suburban Connecticut residence. The design of the pool house serves as a contrast to the traditional architecture of the exisitng home. The dominate extended ceiling provides shelter for those lounging around the pool, enjoying the water, or sitting on the patio.

Designed as “a minimalist sculpture in the landscape”, the pool house is characterized by its long angular archway of wood which spans the length of the pool and then bends to provide cover for an outdoor seating area. The frame is made of Brazilian Walnut and makes “the place warm, nautical and sculptural at the same time.”

The wood floors extend past the interior of the home to create a hovering deck above the pool allowing users to lounge right above the surface of the water.

Inside, the pool house contains a living/entertainment room, kitchen and bar area, and a simple bathroom. Glass sliding panels enclose the structure allowing it to be transparent and light. By opening the interior spaces, the areas do not detract from the wrapped wooden component.

Project: Wilton Pool House
Architects: Hariri & Hariri Architects
Location: Wilton, CT, USA
Total Lot Area: 3.5 acres
Total Poolhouse area: 1,200 sf plus 3,630 sq ft poool and stone terrace
Program: Spa, pool, indoor/outdoor living space, bath & kitchen
Status: Completed 2007
Image Credit: Paul Warchol

Source: Arch Daily

Silvestris Speedboats

Former Spyker designer Maarten de Bruijn may have left the Dutch sports carmaker a number of years ago, but his passion for cars wasn't forgotten when he started his next venture specializing inluxury boats. Now, Silvestris Haute Motive Concepts, a pun on the design links to luxury cars that the boats have been constructed with, has unveiled its first product, the handsome 23 foot Silvestris Sports Cabriolet.

While most boats don't have a Cabriolet designation in their name, the Silvestris uses the company's 'Aquamotive' design language as its main source of inspiration. Hence, the two-seat area where the driver and passenger are seated can be completely sealed off or opened, making the Silvestris a roadster for the water. At the back of the boat, two more seats can be found, but these can be completely hidden from view via a remote controlled hatch.

Other 'Aquamotive' features include the car-like cabin, swathed in sea-water resistant leather, and the aluminum body panels that are riveted and bonded to a tubular space frame.

Powering the speedboat will be a range of engines, including two Volvo diesel engines, one Volvo petrol engine, and the range-topping Silvestris 8.1L V8 made by Bones Marine. The 8.1L V8 puts out 560hp (417kW) through its single prop stern drive system, propelling the Silvestris Sports Cabriolet to speeds in excess of 55 knots, or 60mph (100km/h).

Source: Motor Authority

Nicholas K 2009 Fall/Winter Collection

"Designer label Nicholas K offer a closer look into their new menswear collection for the fall/winter season. The looks feature a simple casual approach, pairing a wide array of layered garments including knits, headwear, denim, and an impressive line of outerwear choices."

Source: Hypebeast

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Rivers Cuomo - Lover in the Snow

From the 2007 album "Alone"

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Qlocktwo by Biegert & Funk

"Qlocktwo is a new age clock designed by biegert & funk, It displays text that describes the current time using words like “IT IS TEN O’CLOCK” or “IT IS FIVE PAST TWO”. Individual minutes are conveyed through the tiny white dots in the corners of the clock. By hitting a switch the seconds appear as a giant dot-matrix display behind the letters.$1,800"

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The Art of Guinness

"London's Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising joins in to celebrate Guinness' 250th anniversary with their current exhibition, "The Art of Guinness." Paying tribute to the legendary stout, the show simultaneously examines how the company remains so successful after all these years.

Prominently featuring the work of John Gilroy, whose use of zoo animals and the tagline "My Goodness, My Guinness" brought instant recognition to the beer and its advertisements, the exhibit will also include graphic designs by other commissioned artists like H.M. Bateman and Edward Ardizzone.

From print advertisements and TV commercials to drink trays and beer coasters, the "Art of Guinness" makes for a lesson in advertising that's as fun as drinking the beer itself.

via Le Cool Magazine.

Art of Guinness
Through 25 October 2009
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
2 Colville Mews
London W11 2AR map
tel. +44 (0)20 7908 0880"

Source: Cool Hunting

The Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro by Philippe Starck

"French designer Philippe Starck used wood, glass and marble as core materials in his design for theHotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 92 room hotel overlooking Ipanema beach enjoys a spirit of sophisticated casualness, with many furnishings in the vein of 1950s and ’60s Brazilian design, including pieces by Studio Branco&Preto, Sergio Rodrigues and exclusive creations by Philippe Starck himself.

Visit the Hotel Fasano website – here. Visit Philippe Starck’s website – here."

Source: The Contemporist

CBS Embeds a Video Playing Ad in a Print Magazine

"In the latest example of finding media innovation where you’d least expect it, CBS is embedding a video player in a print ad in Entertainment Weekly that will serve up a video buffet of its fall lineup.

The CBS foray into a print/digital alliance plays full-motion video at a crisp resolution. The ad, dubbed by CBS and partner Pepsi Max “the first-ever VIP (video-in-print) promotion,” works like one of those audio greeting cards. Opening the page activates the player, which is a quarter-inch-thick screen seen through a cutaway between two pages concealing the larger circuit board underneath.

The audio quality is equally good (extremely poor video shot by me notwithstanding), but beware: there are no volume controls, and in a quiet environment, it’s quite loud. This is surely a intentional design feature, aimed at getting the attention of people nearby.

Unlike the wholly unsatisfying debut of the e-ink cover in Esquire magazine last year, this works.

The video-enhancement will appear in the September issue of Entertainment Weekly, but only in what sounds like a relatively small subset of the circulation: the promo itself will be in every issue, but the video portion only in some subscriptions delivered to New York and Los Angeles. It was released Tuesday to media outlets."

Source: Wired

Nikon D700 Guerrilla Style Billboard

"Nikon took its cue from our celebrity-obsessed paparazzi culture to launch the brand's D700 model in Korea.

At a busy Seoul subway station, Nikon mounted a huge interactive, light-box billboard displaying life-like images of paparazzi. Huddled together as if at a premiere, the "paps" appear to be jostling and competing for the best celebrity snap. The celebrities in this case were the passersby, who automatically triggered a deluge of flashing camera lights as they walked past the billboard. The accidental superstars then followed the red carpet all the way out of the station and into a mall - directly into the store where they could purchase the new D700. Mission accomplished. - Lisa Evans"

Source: The Cool Hunter

Tom Ford Fall 2009 Campaign

"Photographed by Tom Ford, Jon Kortajarena retains his monopoly as the face of Ford’s clothing and eyewear lines. "

Source: The Fashionisto

Survival Straps

"Tie One On: Backwoods Bling That Could Save Your Life

Most jewelry doesn't do anything. OK, maybe it sparkles, but that's not a function. Imagine if your arm ornament could transform into 20 feet of 550-pound-test rope. That would make it this Paracord Survival Bracelet. Sure, you can find instructions for knotting your own on the Net, but why not let SurvivalStraps.com do it for you? If you buy from them, after you use your backwoods bling to crest Half Dome (or, more likely, tie that Ikea purchase to the roof of your Jetta), they'll reweave it gratis—just include the harrowing story of how it was used. The true story."

Price: $19.95, Available in over 900 color combinations

Source: Wired

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Modest Mouse vs. Ratatat - Beat #6 vs. The World At Large

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Tramontana

"The Tramontana embodies a revolutionary concept that incorporates technical precision, personalized design, and superior craftsmanship. The ultimate vehicle of desire, emotion, and excitement, modelled on the streamlined curves of the Costa Brava's winds... a timeless work of art."

Source: Tramontana Group