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31 Aug, 2008

That’s snot what I want!

Posted by: Dave In: Design|Gadgets|Weird

This classy nose-shaped shampoo & conditioner dispenser can be yours for a mere $18 bucks. The idea of rubbing snot into your hair seems to be marketable product. Who knew? Product link (via boingboing) – Dave

14 Aug, 2008

WordPress upgrade and new design

Posted by: Dave In: Blog|Design

I upgraded the site to WordPress 2.6 and added a new theme to the site.  What do you think? [poll=7]

12 Jul, 2008

Is it a virus? No, it’s Walmart.

Posted by: Dave In: Business|Design|History

Data visualizations fascinate me like fish tanks enthrall cats.  This is an interesting map of Walmart’s growth across the United States.  I think the designer choose to make the stores green dots on purpose… What do you think? Link to the dynamic map (requires Flash). – Dave

What a fantastic idea for Halloween.  The kids may think twice before knocking the door and asking for candy. Link (via JWZ)

19 Jun, 2008

The Call of Cthulhu as interpreted by Wordle

Posted by: Dave In: Design|HPL|Web

I  was recently shown a really cool site called Wordle that takes any text and converts it into a word cloud, giving more frequently used words more prominence on the page. This is where writing and art collide.  It’s both beautiful and interesting at the same time. Link to a larger graphic above. -Dave

05 May, 2008

Babydoll coat rack

Posted by: Dave In: Design|DIY|Weird

This babydoll coat rack remids me of something I would see hanging in the Adams Family’s home. -Dave Link (via BoingBoing)

19 Apr, 2008

Cereal gangsters, yo.

Posted by: Dave In: Business|Design|Humor

Are you an original gangster livin’ in the ‘hood? Show all your dope homies that you know what style is, yo. Show them your Kellogg Brand Under the Hood threads*. * Kellogg North America Company is not responsible for your continued good health should you wear these clothes “in the hood.” Odds are some form [...]

13 Apr, 2008

Coffee cuff

Posted by: Dave In: Design

Even though I don’t personally wear bracelets I thought this was a fantastic design for frequent coffee drinkers.  The only potential problem I see is for someone to toss the $70 exotic wooden coffee cuff into the trash with their empty paper coffee cup. Other than that, it’s a brilliant idea. Product link (via BoingBoing [...]

02 Apr, 2008

Ramones window shades

Posted by: Dave In: Design|DIY|Music

Hey ho! Let’s go! UPDATE:  From Etsy (sold out made to order!). You can order them from the following sites: www.brooklyncollective.com www.brooklynflea.com (Or contact Addie in the comments below…) – Dave

01 Apr, 2008

What if Charles Shultz created the Watchmen?

Posted by: Dave In: Design

Greatest.  Cartoon.  Spinoff.  Ever. Evan Shaner (via BoingBoing)


Categories


  • epiphenita: Like Tom Waits without the music.
  • epiphenita: Reminds me of my good friend's artwork: http://victoriacarlson.blogspot.com/2009/06/untitled.html
  • Dave: I think someone should make some dance music from those "WHOAHs."
  • epiphenita: Oh, Dave. That was tonic to my soul. Perfect. I vote for an exorcism.
  • Dave: Hmm, looks sober to me.
  • Scott: I'm thinking that the guy with the hat might have had a drink or two before this picture was taken. Just a hunch...
  • Scott: There's a roleplaying scenario just waiting to be written based on these pictures. :-)
  • nathan: I think the dude just loves profanity.
  • Hitler VonHitler: I'm expecting the suck.
  • Scott: This visual sums it up about as nicely as anyone could ask.

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