PUMA x PING PONG

Spanning a few different tournaments, PUMA’s PT3 table tennis tournament has signified the brand’s interest and love of table tennis. With a few different design-based products seen in the past, design-firm Aruliden take things to a next level with their “Chalk” table. For those dis-interested in prototypical designs, the “Chalk” table has the added dimension of offering a more leisurely dynamic with a chalkboard surface, storage compartments and a steel chain-link net. The “>Aruliden for PUMA “Chalk” Table Tennis Table will release at The Conran Shop NYC on June 3rd, 2010 with a celebrity match between Susan Sarandon, Marty Reisman and Franck “Spin” Raharinosy. The table will retail for $3,900 USD.

"Flier than the Rest of Em"

First off the nylon construction is lightweight which makes them comfy and cool, literally. The use of pink in the color blocking is what really sets this thing over the top tho. Midsole, swoosh rimming and lining all add up to really great subtle detailing. The birch color makes them able to go from summer to fall also. These are not available stateside yet but if you are overseas hit up wellgosh.

Via: Kicksonfire
Hyperlink: Nike Vandal High Nylon – Birch / Pink

Geocentric Timepiece by Geoffrey Cooper

A science and science fiction inspired watch that uses a motion similar to planets rotating around a sun. The rings of the watch are in constant motion, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The goal of this watch is to create a new form of telling time that will inspire and spark wonder in the viewer.

Via:Geoffrey Cooper

Segmentus Clock

Digital Clock with hinged hands

Link for animation: http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/segmentus/

Via: artlebedev

KAWS XX | Madrid Opening

Perhaps one of the dopest artists out right now. If you don't know, get to know Brian Connelly better known as KAWS. He's collaborated with all the giants in the industry, BAPE, Original Fake, Nike, Vans and Commes de Garcon. Get to know KAWS, http://www.kawsone.com/shop

Via: Guillotine

Atelier Van Lieshout | Casade

Dutch designers Atelier Van Lieshout will unveil an eight metre-tall sculpture featuring oil drums and human figures in Rotterdam tomorrow. Called Cascade, the piece was commissioned by Sculpture International Rotterdam and is made of polyester. Eighteen barrels form a column over which the figures are draped.

CASCADE, 2010

The eight-metre tall sculpture is made of polyester, a material that can almost be regarded as the signature of Atelier Van Lieshout. Eighteen stacked oil drums, which appear to descend from the sky like a waterfall, combine to form a monumental column. From the life-size drums drips a syrupy mass in which one can make out the shapes of a score of human figures. They are anonymous beings, many of them in dramatic poses. Some of them climb upwards. In comparison with the robust contours of the oil drums, the figures are limp and formless. Despite that, these shapes form a network that supports the column. Drums and human shapes, rigid and limp forms, have melted together into a single whole.

Via: Dezeen

Rainy Days

Classic style umbrella with Laser etched recycled wooden handle, Vintage London tube seat print. Recycled canvas fabric, recycled metal shafts & frames, recycled and biodegradeable handles and recycled packaging and tags. Made in conjunction with London Transport.

Via: TheGrabstore

Steps | Balmori Associates

From designers Balmori Associates, the New York based landscape and urban design office, Dr. Balmori chose to sit the garden on the steps between two Arata Isozaki towers leading to Santiago Calatrava’s footbridge over the Nervion River.
“The garden climbs the stairs, running in undulating lines of different textures and colors. Envisioned as a dynamic urban space; it moves in time and with the seasons. Its lush planting cascades down as though the garden was flowing or melting, bleeding the colors into each other. In one gesture, it narrates a story of landscape taking over and expanding over the Public Space and Architecture, therefore transforming the way that the stairs and the space is perceived and read by the user. It is a garden of contrasts: the contrast between native and exotic plants, between the red flowers and the green grass, between the green grass and the grey paving. In form, the garden engages the horizontal plaza with the rising vertical plane of the steps and the upright gesture of Eduardo Chillida’s sculpture. Like the famous Spanish Steps in Rome, the garden is not only designed for visitors to ascend and descend, but for them to linger, and just be.” Photography the Garden by Iwan Baan.

Via: homehousedesign.com

I'm drinking the Cola

Designer Daizi Zheng has designed an eco friendly phone for Nokia, which runs on Coca-Cola drinks. Yes, its fuel cells generates electricity from carbohydrates(sugar) in the Coke and it can run on any sugary water, not just Coke. Daizi writes: "The concept is using bio battery to replace the traditional battery to create a pollution free environment. Bio battery is an ecologically friendly energy generates electricity from carbohydrates (currently sugar) and utilizes enzymes as the catalyst. By using bio battery as the power source of the phone, it only needs a pack of sugary drink and it generates water and oxygen while the battery dies out. Bio battery has the potential to operate three to four times longer on a single charge than conventional lithium batteries and it could be fully biodegradable. Meanwhile, it brings a whole new perception to batteries and afternoon tea. "

Via: likecool.com

Where is too far?

What's worse this or the snuggie?

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PUEGEOT CONCEPT BIKE

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Star Wars + Adidas anyone?

Not a huge Star Wars fan, but these Hi-tops are off the chain.

Via: LtgMag

Nike SB Canvas Backpack

From the new sneakers to the Crew Socks, Nike SB’s January 2010 releases are on-point. Now we present the Canvas Backpack in a new Dark Grey colorway. The bag features a load of compartments along with skateboard carrying straps and deep red stitching for a nice color contrast.

Catch detailed images below and look for these at SB accounts now, including online via Flatspot.

Via: Flatspot