Awesome Design

One of the highlights from Burning Man 2011, Duane Flatmo’s mechanical cephalapod shoots flames from its 8 tentacles, and fear into the hearts of anyone who dare to cross its path.

These handy city maps are made of durable and waterproof polyethylene fiber. No need to fold – they’re ready to be scrunched into a ball, stuffed in your pocket or stashed in the included pouch.

While you could have a lamp inspired by a crane, you could also be much more literal with Studio Job’s bronze wrecking ball lamp, which replaces the ball with a bulb. Matching crane here.

Measuring 8’6″ tall by 10′ long, this dramatic counterbalanced wooden LED lighting fixture by Matt Downer Designs is the only thing you need to fill an entire room (besides some place to sit.)

Check out the humble beginnings of some of the most complex architectural endeavors in Architects’ Sketchbooks. The book features preliminary sketches and insight from 85 of the world’s best.

Handcrafted from select hardwoods and capable of producing “reflective-audio”, these designer docking stereo systems from Q were made to be enjoyed by the eyes and the ears.

The ever-creative ad agency Ogilvy presented several conspiracy theories as plastic model kits in their ad campaign for model hobby manufacturer Tamiya. Hit the link for the full sized pics.

There’s no way the pizza delivery guy will miss the address on these condos, designed by Matsunami Mitsutomo, and located in Osaka, Japan. Wouldn’t work so well for single-family homes, though.

Milan-based creative agency H-57 designed these minimalist pictogram posters that depict the life-and-times of some notable fictional and historical characters.

Yotam Cohen’s concept for a coffeemaker somehow manages to look elegant and polished despite looking like it was cobbled together from spare parts. The cup rack on the lid is a nice touch.

An all-occasion greeting card that works exactly like the Universal Wrapping Paper. Contains over a hundred well wishes, and even comes with a cheat sheet for the extraordinarily lazy.

Blending modern lines with inspiration from classics, Andrea Spaggiari’s take on the Maserati loads a 450hp, longitudinal V8 in the front end to propel this RWD 2+2 on massive 20-inch wheels.

Designed by Sebastian Mühlhäuser and Marcel Krings, Casulo is a “mobile living furniture.” It’s a 4′ x 3′ box that houses a desk, shelves, chairs, wardrobe and even a bed frame and a mattress.

Wilson Wen-Cheng Liang designed the Ambidextro keytar with dual-sided keys so that righties and lefties can equally go synth crazy. But even better is the opportunity it opens up for using both hands.

WXY Architecture and Weidlinger Associates designed the gorgeous Nanhe River Landscape Bridge in Xinjin, China; it features two intertwining bridges that represent the flow of the river.

Brings new meaning to “work at home,” floating your telecommuting space on the water, instead of on land. The 245+ sq. ft. office (plus deck) offers ample room for both work and entertaining.

We’re not expecting Da Feng’s Flake conceptual vehicle to hit showrooms any time soon. The idea of a shape-shifting car with 250 moving body panels is purely the stuff of science fiction.

This elegantly-styled bike rack from 718 Made in Brooklyn is crafted from birch ply and veneer. Each one is fitted to your bike’s dimensions, and custom colors and veneers are available.

UK Designer Paul Cocksedge heats old vinyl records and forms them into gramophone-style amplifiers for smartphones. He’ll be making a series in a live performance on 8/27 in London.

While we don’t really think there’s anything that special about Roni Margolin’s concept tablet itself, the wireless soft keyboard built into its felt case is pure genius. We want one for our iPad now.

While we suppose it would be even better if you could give your suitcase googley eyes, MUJI’s eyeball stickers are less likely to get knocked off by typically inconsiderate baggage handlers.

A new blog dedicated to the logos of fictional entities from movies, literature, video games and other media. Created by Tymn Armstrong, who is an accomplished logo designer himself.

The procrastinator’s hamper: “Did you put your clothes in the washing machine yet?” “Yes, I did. Sort of.” Made of polyester with, four plastic rods for support. Folds for easy transport or storage.