Star Wars Buddhas – Big-Bellied Zen Versions of Darth, Yoda & More.

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Villianous and heroic Star Wars characters Yoda, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Boba Fett and many more are depicted as 3D printed versions of Buddha. Seated cross-legged with big round bellies, the colorful characters are created by artist Chris Milnes. (more…)

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The All-New Ford GT Wins for Best Production Vehicle at 2015 NAIAS

New Ford GT Wins Best Production Car at 2015 NAIAS

EyesOn Design Awards are the officially-sanctioned design awards for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). They honor the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide auto show debut in Detroit. This year, the second generation of the Ford GT took home the prize for Best Production Vehicle (more…)

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The ROK Manual Espresso Maker Is A Beautiful Way To Wake Up.

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Pull the perfect shot of espresso with this exquisite hand-powered machine made of engine grade metal and designed to be as beautiful as it is functional. No electricity, no buttons, just freshly ground beans, freshly boiled water, and a steaming hot cup of the good stuff. And now the ROK comes in Copper, Black and Red as well as the original. (more…)

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A Book Cover That Judges You Using Facial Recognition To Unlock it.

Book cover uses facial recognition to unlock

The Book Cover That Judges You by Art director Thijs Biersteker is a very cool prototype for the 2015 annual of the Art Directors Club Netherlands. The annual tome is full of great creative work that has been judged and awarded. Combining technology with creativity, Biersteker created a book cover that only unlocks when you approach it without any judgement. (more…)

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Crash Baggage – Cool Looking Luggage That Refutes “Handle With Care”

Crash baggage

Venetian designer Francesco Pavia has reinvented the suitcase (or trolley) as a pre-damaged looking piece of luggage. Purposely dinged and dented Crash Baggage are hardshell cases on wheels in beautiful matte and shiny colors. Already featured in the hippest design mags, shops and shows in Europe and Asia, Crash Baggage is well-designed, durable and made from 100% sustainable plastic. (more…)

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Sweden’s Harsh Winters Co-Star In 4 Minute TV Ad: Volvo Vintersaga

Volvo Vintersaga

The longest TV ad to ever run in Sweden, this four minute spot for Volvo, shot by director Gustav Johansson, recently aired on Swedish TV. Set to the title track “Vintersaga,” performed by Swedish singer/songwriter Amanda Bergman, the film comprises vignettes of Swedish people and scenery in Winter, interconnected by a sturdy Volvo making its way through the landscape. (more…)

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