Without the pompous attitude of a private collection or the crappy “filler” of online art sites, Image Revolver is a new kind of art-meets-crowd-sourcing gallery full of quality artwork at reasonable prices. Getting in isn’t Visit Cool Material for the full post.

Over the next couple of days my colleague Jocelyn and I’ll be blogging live from the Economist ’s Redesigning Business Summit in London for Core77. Under the title ‘ The Big Rethink ‘ the event sets out to develop some fresh ideas on how design thinking can be used to seize business opportunities in our increasingly volatile world. Over the two days we’ll be hearing from over 30 speakers from across business, academia and design. Take a look at the full programme and if you

The Greeks and the Egyptians have been using malachite in their ornaments since 3000 B.C. Malachite is usually attributed to ward off negative energy.  Malachite is a stone, which is believed to be a great source in helping you ameliorate your business and also to balance your relationships. This sounds rather intriguing. However, The Limited edition Faberge Egg is neither from Greece nor from Egypt but from Russia. It is an architectural replica of the Uspenski Cathedral in the Kremlin where the Czars of Russia were crowned. The handmade malachite egg dome looks awesome and it comes studded with diamond double-headed eagle.  It captures the detailed features of the Uspenski Cathedral such…

Thinking of sending plants by post to a dear friend or loved one? Great idea! This article goes over a few options for sending plants by post this year.

Momiji dolls are an offshoot of the Japanese Kokeshi doll. The Japanese Kokeshi doll is a form of traditional Japanese folk art that has been around since the 1830s.

My house has an extension, but it’s nothing like this box extension designed by Arhitektid Muru & Pere . The box is covered with crisscrossed sticks, making it look like a highly-structured rectangular, modern and stylish bird’s nest that even glows in the dark. [via MoCo Loco and ArchDaily ] ©2010 Design Milk | Posted by Catrina in Architecture | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook More Milk: Art Milk | Dog Milk

Alice W., a.k.a. AlicesLookingGlass , is the proprietress of Painted White, a shop dedicated to cultivating beauty for everyday life. She shares her musings, home d

Mid-century pottery brand Heath Ceramics is back with a new summer 2010 collection sure to bring a pop of color to your table. Following Heath’s long tradition of hand-dipped experimental and unique glazes, this collection consists of four new pieces and items from the company’s classic line. The whole collection includes a pitcher, deep serving bowl, two platters, and a set of vases. Since this year is supposed to be the year of turquoise, Heath’s brought together the colors of the beach: aqua, yellow, and “ocean pacific,” perfect for summer. The collection will be available April 1st. ©2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | 1 comment | Tweet This | Share on Facebook More Milk: Art Milk | Dog Milk

Here’s a neat material technology you can integrate into your next product concept: Thin film tactile surface sensors. Sensor Products Inc. is a company specializing in the mapping of tactile pressure, and the data they glean can lead to design improvements for everything from windshield wipers to mattresses to body armor. A few examples: Their Tactilus Real-Time Surface Pressure Mapping Technology , for example, is an electronic skin that precisely measures pressure distribution and magnitude and relays that data to a computer; their Bodyfitter surface sensor measures seat surface, back rest and head rest pressure for furniture and …

We’d be naive to think manufacturers were twiddling their thumbs while Apple pimps out its iPad. Sure enough, there could be as many as 50 tablet devices from competing manufacturers worldwide this year, according to mobile microprocessor company ARM. In anticipation of the upcoming tablet invasion, ARM has rented out more space at the Computex electronics trade show in Taipei to accommodate the new devices, according to ComputerWorld . “The first tablet devices will launch in the second quarter by [mobile network] carriers,” said Roy Chen, ARM&#…

Set the bar higher for a classy wine cabinet and you’re well on your way to seducing classier women. Because unless she has hair extensions 10 shades blonder than her natural color and a tramp Visit Cool Material for the full post.

I’ve always relished flipping through decor magazines, wedding design blogs, and Etsy’s Weddings Category, making mental notes with my inner wedding planner for my own imaginary big day. Even when that wedding fever isn’t burning as strong, I love looking at all the creative new takes and tiny clever details offered on Etsy to pull off a tailored event from start …

We recently posted about Kawamura-Ganjavian’s Scenter , but their newest product is the Earshell . We use earrings as symbols of distinction since time immemorial, however they are not particularly useful items. The Earshell is a simple, efficient and elegant sound enhancing device. It can be used to improve our listening of music or opera. Its refined and sleek profile gives it a jewellery feel. ©2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Style & Fashion | Permalink | No comments

A sophisticated bag that will get you noticed by all the right people, the Lotuff & Clegg Signature Carry All has first class businessman written all over it. Designed to carry, but built to withstand Visit Cool Material for the full post.

This amazing Lego mecha is, according to the authoritative Brothers Brick , the first walking Lego mecha that “also boosts aesthetics”. We take that to mean that it actually walks by picking up its feet rather than shuffling along like a burned-out meth-addict. Either way, the IR-remote controlled bot, named Element Commune , is a fantastic build by Flickr user Legohaulic. Here it is in herky-jerky action: V2.0 will actually be steerable (this one just stops and starts, “walking” in a straight line), and we particularly like the tiny t-rex arms at the front. We wouldn’t want to climb…