Friday, February 13, 2009

Lego Phone

Alcatel has partnered with LEGO to release a brick-inspired cell phone for kids, priced at or around $60. From the picture above, the faceplate appears to be comprised of three interchangeable sections. Technical specifications and availability have not yet been announced.

Q-Tip - The [Absract] Best, Vol. 1





Nike SB "Angel & Devil"

Nike SB has just released a new Dunk Low Premium called Angel & Devil. The name is personified by the artwork on the footbed depicting… an angel and a devil character. The graphic is pretty simple but very tasteful. A good colorway combo to go perfect for the Spring season. Rumor also has it that there might be a Angel & Devil skateboard to release as well. No official word on whether that is in the works or true. The kicks are available now at select Nike SB dealers including Kix-Files.





Thursday, February 12, 2009

Coarse "Jaws" Toy

Coarse is a designer toy company and their most prominent figure, entitled “Jaws”, has now been released. Not only the toy itself is constructed in the highest quality, also the attention to detail on the toy and its accessories are very impressive.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Hanazuki Studio


Hanazuki Studio Shop was founded in Amsterdam by Niko Stumpo and Hanneke Metselaar, as a street level venture with the intentions to bring free flowing creativity to the masses. Or as they say it, like a moonflower (hanazuki) that brings its colours in to the darkness of the night. Aside from working with top-notch clients such as Nokia, Mimobot, or Quiksilver, Hanazuki is a strong promoter of youth culture and holds regular puppet-monster making labs, animation and illustration workshops.

Official "Effers" Hat


Official has unleashed a preview of the Spring 2009 Effers Flipped fitted. Having enjoyed such success with the previous Effers the brand decided to go ahead with a recap for 2009. This time the fitted cap comes in army greens, neon green and purple. Definitely not for the shy or faint-hearted; watch out for release dates and hit your local retailer to get these wild new style.

Via: Formatmag

N8 Van Dyke

“Anything you can do, I can do better,” may be a silly quote, but it was the notion that started N8 Van Dyke’s graphic design career. As a kid, he realized that he could draw far better than his peers and it gave him inspiration to continue. Watching his mother sculpt encouraged him to be free and do his own thing. By the time Nate finished high school he had secured scholarships to different art schools, but turned them all down to pursue his self-taught craft. After continuously winning a cartoon competition at a county fair, Nate landed a job that provided financial stability, but it wasn’t until he began getting phone calls from clients that his career snowballed into the perfect storm.