6.30.2006
So that's how a vending machine works.. Credit goes to pysop for this work of motion..

6.29.2006
Peep the Arizona Maravilla 1970's East L.A. gang pics (via Freshjive) by photographer Wynn Miller.. Wynn also took some sweet photos of Tony Alva skating back in the day.. (I used to have an Alva deck when I was a kid.. Where did I put that thing?..) BTW::> These photos will be shown at Conti 24 Kilates in Barcelona on July 6.. Drop by and have a look if you're in the area..

Use the Pocket Park concept to turn a dark urban corner.. Into a nice outdoor place to gather and chill..

6.27.2006
Angular and assymetrical.. And definitely not common looking.. This Mother and Child desk by Charles Rose Architects makes for a stunning piece to look at.. And to work on.. The main work surface is designed for the adult to use.. While the lower work surface is perfect for the budding designer..

6.26.2006
I've recently updated my G73 Wristcam Photos.. Spontaneous shots taken on the fly.. Wherever I find myself being at the time.. (You can also access via the right hand column link/button)..

6.24.2006
Looks like Gnarls Barkley has both a dark side and light side to their music..
Posted by CedRock

6.23.2006
Looking for an alternate user interface?.. Have a look at this BumpTop 3D Desktop video.. And decide for yourself.. Personally.. I can see myself using it.. But visually.. I'd have a glass or wood desktop and get rid of the walls.. Gives me a cholostrophobic feeling..
Posted by Thermite

Leave it to the Japanese to invent such a dynamic outhouse.. You will laugh..
Posted by DV

6.22.2006
Here are a couple of boom-sticks out for 2006 that have caught my eye.. The FN A5 M.. Sako TRG-22/42.. Springfield M25.. and Steyr ELITE.. Craftsmanship.. style.. and long range accuracy..

6.19.2006
You'd think they were made of molded plastic.. But these Spaced Suit Babies by Shigeki Hayashi are all glazed ceramics.. Something about these babies bothers me.. Yet at the same time calms me down with their meditative suggestion..
Posted by JenG

6.15.2006
If you're looking for strong/well made bags.. Go see Red Flag Design.. Can't go wrong with either their AUM (Alternate Use Material) line made from recycled sailcloth.. Or with their HD (Heavy Duty) line made with super rugged polyurethane fabric..

6.14.2006
Shin Tanaka has a limited-time download for his World Cup Soccer Shirt Gritty.. BTW: He also has a nice portfolio.. With lots of things to look at and do..
Posted by Thermite

Nothing like a little Jack Johnson to mellow one out.. I wish my train would breakdown..

and..
bigprototype has a nice loft design project in Brooklyn.. The project consists of three new spaces along the west wall of the loft..

6.12.2006
Here's one for the kicknology (kicks & technology) books.. The ASRD (mstrpln x Ubiq collab) is a stealthy looking shoe with a built-in wi-fi detector in the shroud of the left shoe.. Definitely a step in the right direction..

6.9.2006
This one could have been floating around for a while.. But I thought that Designing Without Reach is a timeless piece of design inspiration/humor..

6.8.2006
If firearms design from different countries is your cup of chai.. Then this 1:6 scale World Weapon Collection is for you.. In stock soon at Urban Samurai..
Posted by Flynamic

6.7.2006
Looking for a nice desktop radio?.. But want something KISS/minimalist.. That will look nice on your desk.. Then the Lexon Sticksound is the radio you've been looking for.. A single center-mounted joystick runs the whole show.. Press down to turn on/off.. West/east to scan stations.. North/south to adjust volume.. You can purchase it here.. Perfect..
Posted by DV

6.6.2006
Encore :: webmag->June is now online.. Handmade Typography.. Illustration by Peter Hoffmann.. Graf by Daim.. Plus more on design.. photography.. and skate..

6.5.2006
The Scrawl Collective has updated their site and works.. They have some Limied Edition prints up to tie in with their new online store.. Includes my favorite artists in the collective.. MrJago.. Steff.. Will..

And.. Some nice new wears by ONETrueSaxon.. Casual shirt-jacket.. Fieldsman Outdoor shoes.. Slash Cut Jockey polo..

6.2.2006
I admire the illustrative powers of Julie West.. Angular.. Minimal.. Emotional.. Nice works..
Posted by JenG

She also partook in Readymech.. Box characters that you can build from 8.5x11" stock.. Download the pdf.. And construct away..
Posted by JenG

And finally.. Not related to the above..
Lovin' the look of the non MONO lounge chair.. It's the layer of felt that covers the fiberglass shell that I like (layered edge).. Suspended by a single steel rod.. Subtle curves for a sharp look..

6.1.2006
First there was the Jetman (10.5.2004).. Then there was the Wingsuit (1.4.2005).. And now it looks like the special forces will get the chance to have at the Gryphon Single-Man Wing.. Twin inboard jet engines.. Enables pilot to ingress 50km by gliding from 33,000ft.. Or 200km using the onboard jets..

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