I think they might have taken some inspiration from Hussein Chalayan's A/W 2007 (or vice versa...) :Someone talked about Nubrella earlier in this thread so I thought I should post some pictures for anyone who is curious about it. I recently saw it in a magazine and I think it seems very confortable, cause it leaves your hands free. I've always had a problem with umbrelllas because I'm always carrying material and books. But I guess this won't catch on cause the design is too flamboyant. Anyone in the big cities has seen one of these?
“Moustache Fuji,” a fake moustache resembling a snow-capped Mt. Fuji, is a subtle but bold fashion statement that pays homage to Japan’s most sacred landmark. Described as a “moustache communication tool,” this fun-to-wear facial accessory lets you inject a little Japanese flair into meetings, parties and summits.
These “Japanese, Face” beauty masks moisturize the skin while giving you a traditional Japanese kabuki-esque appearance.
pinktentacleInspired by Hokusai’s famous “36 Views of Mount Fuji” series of woodblock prints, the “139 Views of Mt. Fuji” drinking glass lets you reflect on the ephemeral beauty of Mt. Fuji and the Japanese seasons while you drink. Enjoy a different “view” of the mountain with each new type of beverage you pour.
maybe a little OTT..?Tired of having your food stolen by sticky-fingered coworkers or roommates? Bullies taking your kid's lunch? Well, worry no more . . . Anti-Theft Lunch Bags are sandwich bags that have green splotches printed on both sides, making your freshly prepared lunch look spoiled. Don't suffer the injustice of having your sandwich stolen again! Protect your lunch with Anti-Theft Lunch Bags.
Anamorphic Cups
"Anamorphic" refers to a distorted image that only appears normal when viewed with a special device. The most common of these is the anamorphic cylinder, which typically consists of a mirrored cylinder placed in the center of a distorted painting. Such curiosities first appeared in the 1600s, and became popular throughout Europe in the 18th century.
The Anamorphic Cup is the first product to employ the centuries old visual play of the anamorphic cylinder. The stainless steel cup has a polished mirror finish. The porcelain saucer is printed with distorted images or words. These graphics can only be viewed correctly though the curved, reflective surface of the cup. The image is indecipherable when the cup and saucer are separate.
A prototype of the Anamorphic Cup was first shown during Tokyo Designers Block 2003, and consequently became a retail product the following year.
Anamorphic Cups are available from Wings Trading (HK) Co., Ltd.
Digital Dali
Digital Dali rests on the edge of any horizontal surface. The power cord can either run out of the back, or from the bottom to be concealed by the tabletop.
> Design Forum 1995: Commended
Computer Tower
We ascribe personalities to our computers anyway. Why not go all the way?