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the outlet wall does away with need for those pesky power strips

outlet_wall

If you look at the outlet strips behind my home theater setup, you’d understand why I think this idea is so cool.

The Outlet Wall is obviously a bit of creative Photoshop work, but I think the concept is fun. Imagine all your walls completely covered with outlets, so you’ll never need to look for a place to plug in…

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June 20th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: quickpix strange + wonderful technology

photoshop and illustrator magnetic photo whiteboards

adobe illustrator magnetic photo board meninos

Do you spend a good bit of your time in front of your computer monitor engrossed in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Now you can break down that pesky divide between the digital and real worlds with this clever magnetic photo board.

The designers over at Brazil’s Meninos (the same guys who gave us some oh-so-awesome iPhone coasters and pop art…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design digital imaging just plain fun

add never-ending tetris to your wall

tetris wall decal vinyl retro game etsy

Anyone can play a game of Tetris; the Russian classic is available in dozens of formats, and there are clones and knock-offs aplenty. You can even go the Soylent Green route and make your Tetris out of people if you are so inclined. But why not step head and shoulders above the rest and plaster a perennial game of Tetris on your wall?…

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December 15th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design geek art + craft video games

fragile future 2 led lamp made from dandelions

The Fragile Future 2 lighting fixture really lives up to its name. You see, each tiny light source is actually framed by the seed pods of a dandelion. Now why is it called the Fragile Future 2? Presumably, because the Fragile Future 1 was just a little TOO breakable.

Created by Lonneke Gordijn of the Dutch outfit known as DesignDrift,…

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October 28th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

zero gravity r/c cars will have you climbing the walls

Air Hogs Zero Gravity R/C Car

Remote controlled race cars are pretty much a dime-a-dozen these days, so I’m always happy to come across one that’s a little left of center.

Contrary to its name, the Air Hog Zero Gravity Micro R/C car does not defy gravity. However, the car does turn the world on its side by driving not only on floors, but on your…

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September 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys gadgets just plain fun

karlsson station hologram: the clock has two faces

Karlsson Hologram Clock

Here’s a nifty clock that’s a bit more dynamic than what you’d typically see hanging on your wall. Depending on the angle you view it from, the face either shows simple hash marks or numerals around the dial.

Named for its similarity to clocks which appear in train stations around Europe, the Station Numbers Hologram clock was designed by Dutch…

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July 7th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

climb@tron robot scales smooth surfaces

Climbatron Window Climbing Robot

The one-trick-pony of a robot does one thing and one thing only – it climbs windows. Action Product’s Climb@tron is a two-legged toy robot that uses special suction cups to let it ascend windows and other smooth surfaces.

Just stick the little 4-inch tall ‘bot on your window, switch it on, and it’ll automatically walk towards the ceiling (or whatever…

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May 24th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys just plain fun robotics

word clock slowly reveals the time with text

Animated Word Clock by Christiaan Postma

This has got to be one of the most amazing clock designs I’ve ever seen. At first glance, the display looks like a bunch of random matchsticks, but over time, they gradually transform into words that tell the time.

Conceived by Dutch industrial designer Christiaan Postma, the clock goes beyond the simple dial and number paradigms we’re all used to…

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April 19th, 2008 comments (55) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

tetris vinyl wall decals: blocks fall on your wall

Tetris Vinyl Wall Decals by Fame

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your gameroom? These fun Tetris block decals let you enjoy a life-sized version of the classic block puzzle game on your wall.

Created by a Vancouver, BC graphic artist going by the moniker “Fame”, the set of vinyl stickers are perfect for any smooth surface. Each set comes with a variety of…

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April 15th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

lexon jet clocks tell time with a modern flair

LEXON Jet Wall Clock

I’m absolutely bonkers for these gorgeous new digital clocks from British industrial designer Theo Williams. The LEXON Jet series of clocks feature a bold electroluminescent backlit dot matrix display that’s really really easy to read.

In addition to telling time, day and date, the Jet wall clock also features a temperature display and an alarm. If you really dig his…

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March 24th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

tetris mirror reflects your puzzled expression

Tetris Mirror by Soner Ozenc

If you thought those wall-size arcade artworks I wrote about the other day were a bit too bold for your taste, you might want to check out these slightly more subtle Tetris-inspired mirrors hanging on your wall instead.

UK product designer Soner Ozenc’s Tetris Mirror is comprised of thirteen interlocking mirrored acrylic panels, which can be arranged on your wall…

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March 18th, 2008 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design video games

wall charger keeps gadgets organized

KangaRoom Wall Charger

If your household is anything like mine, you probably have scads of electronic gizmos which need to be kept charged all the time. But who really wants all those unsightly cords and chargers lying around their countertop? This handy box neatly tucks away all your power adapters and cables.

The charging station lets you charge up to three mobile gadgets…

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February 7th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets

winter’s coming, vacation at your desk

Changeable Motion Picture

I’ve always thought it would be fun to cover a wall in my office with a mural of a tropical sunset, since the likelihood of an actual beach vacation seems less and less likely with my busy work schedule these days. Now, I’ve discovered that I don’t have to be relegated to just one imaginary destination, thanks to this fun…

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November 22nd, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun

equation bookshelf perfect for science geeks

Equation Bookshelf by estúdio breder

Here’s a clever piece of home decor for those who can’t get enough algebra in their lives. This bookshelf cleverly integrates mathematical symbols into its design.

The equation bookshelf comes from the imagination of estúdio breder. According to the designer, the incorporation of parentheses, square brackets and braces around your books and other tschotchkes isn’t just for show. It’s actually…

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November 19th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design weird science

chillichilly clock will have you seeing double

Seeing Double Wall Clock from ChilliChilly

The numbers on this unique wall clock from Hong Kong’s ChilliChilly may look confusing when the hands aren’t over them, but as each hand reaches a number, colored discs reveal the proper time.

The appropriately named Seeing Double clock uses Red and a green colored filters at the end of the hour and minute hands reveal the true time. The…

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September 30th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

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