Cufflinks are an essential part of the stylish and modern gentleman…and teck geeks, too. Adafruit Industries has created a pair of open source electronic cufflinks that pulsate like Apple Macs! Made from machined aluminum with a subtle pulsating LED light source. They will release a necklace version, also. You can cop’em HERE. For now check out the videos for the coolness.
Arcade Light Switch($35). Made using actual arcade machine push buttons, these switches install just like any other light switch, are available in a wide range of color combinations, and make a great finishing touch for a retro-heavy game room or home office. [via]
Beep Industriesof Manchester, England, has developed theRed Pop. Their goal was to raise $20,000 on community startup environment,Kickstarter, and due to its popularity it has garnered over $39,000. Red Popis an accessory for the Apple iPhone with a red button that allows you to press the button and snap a photo. You’ll need a Red Pop app from the iTunes App store to assist the accessory. Check out the pitch tutorial above.
This is the digital innovation of the year for art lovers who embrace technology just as much. FRAMED* by Yugo Nakamura of tha ltd. design agency, is an interactive digital art frame that is 34mm thick and uses Wi-Fi to download digital works of art. These works could be stationary or moving works of art that fill the frame with movement and add something unique to your home décor.
FRAMED* is a 40 inch, full LED HD Panel with 9:16 aspect and contains an Intel Core i5 processor, Windows 7, Adobe Flash processing and built in camera and microphone. Another added extra is that it can be adjusted using an iPhone app. Take a peek at the video below and check the FRAMED* website for further developments. [via]
True sneakerheads think of kicks more than just rubber & leather covering feet to prevent them from harm, nah when you’re a real sneaker fiend they are literally works of art. Independent product designer Fernando A Robert has taken that to heart for those of us who look at them as modern-day Picasso’s. That’s where the Shrine Sneaker Rackcomes in, these racks are made from light-weight brushed stainless steel and the simplistic construction functions as a wall mounted display. It’s ideal for your home, shop or office and it can be mounted in any configuration on the wall. You can cop’em for a limited time HERE.
Not content with dominating the charts, Pharrell Williams has moved seamlessly into the world of fashion and design, as well as running his own Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream clothing labels, he has designed eyewear and jewellery for Louis Vuitton and furniture for Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. Wallpaper Magazine catches up with him in New York and talks about why he thinks the iPad, the Villa Vals in Switzerland and Louis Vuitton, were clear winners for this year’s 2011 Design Awards. Produced by Craig Shapiro, Cedar Street Films.
Famed public intellectual and Princeton University professor (and one of my personal heroes) Dr. Cornel West, discusses the relationship between clothing and style in a 4 part exclusive interview with Prepidemic Magazine. Check out the rest of the interview after the jump,Read more…
In the video above, Super-producer/MC/Designer/Philanthropist/Entrepreneur/Fashion Icon, Pharrell Williams talks with Paper Magazine about the Miami art scene, a couple of his personal favorite works of art and his current production activities.
The Selby also takes an inside look into his Miami living quarters. The penthouse is laced with breath-taking views of the beach, artistically designed architecture and plentiful works of art by Keith Haring, KAWSandTakashi Murakami. Hit the jump to check out the South Beach penthouse,Read more…
Some of the people behind Creative Control - Chike Ozah, Ahmaya Knoelle and Dame Dash visit the Logitech Loft in New York City for an exclusive Creative Control viewing session of Google TV’s new Logitech Revue console.
What is that you ask? Well the revue integrates with your HDTV and cable or satellite system to provide seamless access to the Web, your TV programming, compatible DVRs, and Android apps (cool!!!). It searches and controls with an intuitive keyboard controller with built-in touch pad and it unifies all your entertainment systems with one controller.
The future is here, baby!!! I gotta get one of these!
I came across this and thought it was pretty fly…although, I don’t really know why someone would want it outside of the cool factor. It is fly, though.
