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type(chess)set by Hat-trick Design

type(chess)set by Hat-trick Design

Are you a chess player that also loves design? If so, the type(chess)set by Hat-trick Design was made for you. Gone are the generic chess pieces that come standard with every set, instead you'll find them replaced with typographic letters, like K for King.

Desktop Wallpaper: December 2012

Desktop Wallpaper: December 2012

This month's Designer Desktop creator just so happened to be our very first Friday Five contributor - UK-based illustrator Ben O'Brien. He d

Bogobrush: The Biodegradable, Buy-One-Give-One Toothbrush

Bogobrush: The Biodegradable, Buy-One-Give-One Toothbrush

Go green while you clean your teeth. Sounds like a good plan, right? Bogobrush aims to not only produce a 100% biodegradable toothbrush but

Fresh From The Dairy: Some Faves

Fresh From The Dairy: Some Faves

For this week's Design Milk Dairy picks, I wanted to share some more of my favorites. It seems I collect more favorite prints than I can feature!

Yield Picnic Tote Bag Opens Up And Becomes A Blanket

Yield Picnic Tote Bag Opens Up And Becomes A Blanket

San Francisco-based Yield Design Co. created the multi-purpose Yield Picnic Bag that goes from being an everyday tote bag to a blanket. Made of a highly durable, camping grade water-resistant material, the bag will not only haul your lunch or even your groceries, it will turn into the perfect spot for you to sit on to enjoy a picnic on the fly.

Memo-Blocks by Dave Hakkens

Memo-Blocks by Dave Hakkens

I love a DIY I can actually accomplish without spending a million bucks or injuring myself in the process and these Memo-Blocks fall into th

12 Modern Holiday Cards

12 Modern Holiday Cards

The holiday season is upon us and while the art of letter writing has sadly diminished over the years in favor of all things digital, nothin

Loretta Laptop Bag by Rodtnes Bags

Loretta Laptop Bag by Rodtnes Bags

Ladies, have you ever searched for a great handbag that you can also carry your laptop in? If you have, you know how incredibly difficult it is to find something that doesn't look like a briefcase. For those of us that don't want to carry both a handbag and a laptop bag, Rodtnes Bags has come up with the ultimate solution in their Loretta bag.

Where I Work: Moop

Where I Work: Moop

Meet Wendy Downs of Moop, a Pittsburgh company that hand makes bags for men, women, and kids.

UP by Jawbone: New & Improved

UP by Jawbone: New & Improved

Last year we featured UP by Jawbone but after a short and rocky time on the market, they recalled the design. They're back with a new version of UP, a wristband that collects data based on your movements, sleep patterns, calories burned, food intake, etc. Paired with the corresponding app and you get personal insight into your daily habits and how to improve on them.

Gift Giving, 2Modern Style!

Gift Giving, 2Modern Style!

2Modern, as you might already know, is a go-to source for modern furniture and decor but they have tons of amazing gifts, too. And since today is Cyber Monday, it's the best day to be shopping online at 2Modern because they've got a once-a-year sale with up to 12% off just about everything on their site! Huzzah!

Egypt-Inspired Jewelry by Jamie Spinello

Egypt-Inspired Jewelry by Jamie Spinello

Metal jewelry designer Jamie Spinello's recent creations are inspired by a time that has always intrigued me - ancient Egypt. This is a new fashion trend - you heard it here first. OK, maybe you didn't but I'm putting it out there!

Color Case for iPhone 5 by 11+

Color Case for iPhone 5 by 11+

Color Case for iPhone 5 is a minimal design created Cloud&Co for Korean company 11+. The focus of 11+ is to provide beautifully designed, high-quality products for the masses.

mnmur Upcycled Rubber Tires

mnmur Upcycled Rubber Tires

While looking for a modern walle, someone recommended Italian company mnmur, who takes old tires and makes them into wonderful things like belts, wallets, bags, and even jewelry. I fell for their eco-friendly mission but even more so for their really cool products.

Pulp: Stationery For The Rest of Us

Pulp: Stationery For The Rest of Us

I need one of everything by Israeli stationery design company Pulp.