Thinking of sending plants by post to a dear friend or loved one? Great idea! This article goes over a few options for sending plants by post this year.  Read More →

My house has an extension, but it’s nothing like this box extension designed by Arhitektid Muru & Pere . The box is covered with crisscrossed sticks, making it look like a highly-structured rectangular, modern and stylish bird’s nest that even glows in the dark. [via MoCo Loco and ArchDaily ] ©2010 Design Milk | Posted by Catrina in Architecture | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook More Milk: Art Milk... 

Alice W., a.k.a. AlicesLookingGlass , is the proprietress of Painted White, a shop dedicated to cultivating beauty for everyday life. She shares her musings, home d  Read More →

Here’s a neat material technology you can integrate into your next product concept: Thin film tactile surface sensors. Sensor Products Inc. is a company specializing in the mapping of tactile pressure, and the data they glean can lead to design improvements for everything from windshield wipers to mattresses to body armor. A few examples: Their Tactilus Real-Time Surface Pressure Mapping Technology , for example, is an electronic skin... 

We’d be naive to think manufacturers were twiddling their thumbs while Apple pimps out its iPad. Sure enough, there could be as many as 50 tablet devices from competing manufacturers worldwide this year, according to mobile microprocessor company ARM. In anticipation of the upcoming tablet invasion, ARM has rented out more space at the Computex electronics trade show in Taipei to accommodate the new devices, according to ComputerWorld... 

Set the bar higher for a classy wine cabinet and you’re well on your way to seducing classier women. Because unless she has hair extensions 10 shades blonder than her natural color and a tramp Visit Cool Material for the full post.  Read More →

We recently posted about Kawamura-Ganjavian’s Scenter , but their newest product is the Earshell . We use earrings as symbols of distinction since time immemorial, however they are not particularly useful items. The Earshell is a simple, efficient and elegant sound enhancing device. It can be used to improve our listening of music or opera. Its refined and sleek profile gives it a jewellery feel. ©2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in... 

A sophisticated bag that will get you noticed by all the right people, the Lotuff & Clegg Signature Carry All has first class businessman written all over it. Designed to carry, but built to withstand Visit Cool Material for the full post.  Read More →

This amazing Lego mecha is, according to the authoritative Brothers Brick , the first walking Lego mecha that “also boosts aesthetics”. We take that to mean that it actually walks by picking up its feet rather than shuffling along like a burned-out meth-addict. Either way, the IR-remote controlled bot, named Element Commune , is a fantastic build by Flickr user Legohaulic. Here it is in herky-jerky action: V2.0 will actually be steerable... 

Mother’s Day continues to creep upon us this weekend and for all of those sons and daughters leaving their gift ideas and purchases to the last minute it may be wise to consider a selection of readymade activity days that are guaranteed to make mum’s day extra special this Sunday. You don’t need to feel sheepish or embarrassed to require a little inspiration to find the  Read More →

Metropolitan cities are fast turning into concrete jungles and increasing purchasing power in the hands of consumers is shooting up automobile sales. It is long overdue for us to either understand benefits of public transportation or use monetary prowess to sail the waters of fly high. Odyssey Water Vehicle is the Future of Green Transportation Well, the Conceptual Odyssey Water Vehicle designed by Jacky Wu might save the future and spare us... 

The internationally-renowned dog show Crufts — judging on appearance, agility and even doggy dancing — is on this week in Birmingham. In light of some controversy surrounding its screening on the BBC due to the questioning of certain breeders’ ethics, I’ve invited Kerry Wilkinson of pennydogaccessories to tell us about an organisation called the Retired Greyhound Trust (RGT). Adopting Penny, our first greyhound, coincided... 

Edinburgh had been voted as the culture capital of Europe, and when a city is conferred that title, it would usually be famous for art, music and cuisine. European cities of culture are great tourist destinations and if you plan to visit Edinburgh, you could very well stay at the Prestonfield House. It is located in a great neighbourhood surrounded by Holyrood Park and…  Read More →

The valérydesignwrks 2010 illustrative calendar has been awarded twice by the Applied Arts Illustration awards! Yay!  Read More →

So the big day has been and gone and you are left with many pleasant memories swimming around in your head. The wedding photographer took many amazing shots and so did your friends and family members.  Read More →