This dominancy detector table is a well designed, sound-sensitive tool which can be implemented into businesses, organizations, sales departments and work environments that require strong communication skills and interactions. The tool, called the ‘Reflect Table’, is used to detect which employee talks the most and dominates company meetings by monitoring the conversation and visually displaying the input on the table’s […]

TrendCentral: More people are passing up car trips for bike rides to do errands, but there’s only so much a messenger bag can hold. Speaking to this growing eco-conscious lifestyle trend, this stylish bicycle basket doubles as a shopping basket. As bikes have become the must-have accessory of the moment, especially in urban centers, this basket, with a design reminiscent […]

Inhabitat: Paper is a marvelous material with a complex character – at times a vessel for banal documents and stale legalese, it is also capable of much more expressive forms with a bit of creativity. Case in point: these gorgeous recycled paper lamps recently released by Jordy Fu. Her cloud-sheathed creations break free from the two dimensional realm with dreamlike […]

Iconoculture: Stardoll has been a big hit with denizens of virtual environments because the game enables users to dress up their avatars in an infinite spectrum of custom duds. Now Stardoll is partnering with Spreadshirt to bring some of those user-created designs into the real world. The partnership is in an experimental stage, but it could potentially allow any user […]

Speaking Roses invented a process that has revolutionized the floral and greeting card industries forever. They have created a method of transferring images and messages onto fresh-cut flowers without harming or shortening the life of the flowers. This refreshing twist on both flowers and greeting cards enhances the emotional response in both the giver and the receiver, and has garnished […]

CoolBuzz: They say after you have had your fill of booze, you might just end up seeing stars. But here’s an innovative idea that lets you see stars before the liquor has even touched you tongue. These Lava Lamp Shot Glasses come mounted atop a funky lamp with flashing LEDs that add sparkle to any drink. Just add you choice […]

TrendHunter: The famous blue Linksys machines are now synonymous with wireless routers. Like the rest of electronics, the blue boxes have upgraded their look. Linksys has redesigned their routers – making them black and sleek. Making Wireless Stylish – Linksys Makeover [TrendHunter]

Iconoculture: Forget refrigerators. Fashionistas can hang their kids’ finger-painting masterpieces on their arm, with a custom bag from Scribble Couture, which displays the artwork on stylish purses. ‘Rents (or doting grands) submit an original doodle or digital scan to Los Angeles-based bag designer True Cross, whose embroidery artists stitch the drawing on an oversize leather tote, canvas bag or cute […]

Engadet: What’s better than having a nice leather or cloth iPod sleeve to show off to your friends? If you’re thinking one made of imitation meat — you’re dead right! Apparently, a company in Japan is under the impression that you want to wrap your music player in a grade A lookalike, undoubtedly to the thrill of your vegetarian friends […]