Porsche Design Phone
June 8, 2007
Porsche Design and Sagem Communication has teamed up to produce the P’9521 cell phone made from aluminum and glass. It features: 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and zoom plus video recording capabilities. A double hinge made from aluminum enables the screen to be rotated through 180°-for video recording. The best feature is the fingerprint reader which protects data on your phone (a standard PIN can also be used to unlock the phone). They say the phone will not be for sale in the US, Japan, or Korea, but hopefully someone imports this sleek new phone.
[Source: CARSCOOP]
Louis Vuitton Plasma Staircase
June 7, 2007
A new Louis Vuitton store opened in Rome’s Via Condotti which featured a plasma screen staircase, as part of their efforts to use conceptual architecture to make their stores unique. The screens can transform the stairs into gushing water, trailing vines, or a classic Louis Vuitton trunk. The concept for the store design was conceived by architect Peter Marino.
[Source: Eternallycool.net]
$99 Million Dollar Platinum & Diamond Skull
June 5, 2007
‘For the Love of God’ is the title of Damian Hirsts latest masterpiece. It is a $99 million platinum skull encrusted with 8,601 flawless pavé diamonds and hundreds of other jewels. It weighs in at 1,106.18 carats. It is currently on display in the White Cube gallery in East London.
A319 Jet Designed by Versace
May 24, 2007
Versace and TAG Aircraft Interiors have teamed up to create a private Airbus319 jet. The plane has 16 seats, a salon, a galley, an office, and a stateroom with ensuite bathroom. Versace is responsible for all aspects of content, deign and style. While TAG handles the marketing, logistical, and technical aspects of this project. It may not be as large as the BMW designed 787, but it should have more than enough style.
[Source: FlightGlobal.com]
Renova Colored Toilet Paper
May 11, 2007
The French toilet paper company, Renova, started making black toilet paper. It was such a hit they have decided to add some colors to their product line. They now manufacture toilet paper in green, orange and red.
[Source: Giftmonger.com]
BMW Designed 787 VIP Jet
April 27, 2007
Last week at the Hamburg Aircraft Interior Expo, BMW group DesignworksUSA unleashed a few mock-ups of a concept 787 VIP business jet. This jet was designed for someone who “spends a significant amount of time traveling across the globe and needs an aircraft that function as a second home.” More pictures on the next page.
[Source: A Welsh View]
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Werner Aisslinger – Loft Cube
April 12, 2007
The Loft Cube is a temporary living space that is very innovative and can be placed anywhere you desire. It starts at $110,000 and each is fully customizable.[Source: Werner Aisslinger - Loft Cube]
