Jason Miller Antler Lights

What could be a more appropriate design trend for me to report on than light fixtures made from antlers?
Jason Miller makes great ones. I waaaant!



Brandon Thomas Baunach over at Design Crack had it right when he wrote "one of my favorite uses of antlers is chandeliers. Why? They create beautiful shadows." But I have to say, I am also seriously diggin that awesome table lamp. If I had an extra $270 hanging around I'd snap it up good.

IKEA and art

Haha...check out this article on flavorpill about various artists' interpretations of IKEA.

Metrotastic

Check out this article on cool subway stations round the world.
The Bund sightseeing tunnel in Shanghai reminds me of Leo Villareal's Multiverse in Washington DC:

In Stockholm, the stations are carved out of natural rock, and then often painted with murals:

Neat stuff!

Antibodi Chairs

These Antibodi chairs from Italian design company Moroso caught my eye. You can choose to leave the fabric petals folded for a "severe" modern look (the black chair up top) or unfold them to create a whimsical seating organism (below). They're available in a number of styles and colors for endless combinations. I wonder if they're actually comfy to sit on?

Freshwest Design

The design team at Freshwest Design have crafted some pretty rockin items. A couple of my favorites are shown above. Top, the duo's ContemPlates each have a single silhouetted figure printed on them and underneath, the details of where and when that person was photographed. Say the designers, "the eater is encouraged to stop for a moment, and contemplate the hidden world emerging on his or her plate." On the bottom is the "You Are Here" table, a glass slab engraved with a map of London and a mark showing the location of the home for which the piece was commissioned. Super sleek and cool, love it.

Replicating Disposability

Check out this awesome glass from Up to You in Toronto. It's molded after classic plastic cups, but when you pick it up, it has the surprising weightiness of glass. If the $30 price listed on the website is for each glass, they're a bit pricey--cause who wants just one? Even so, I'm lusting after them a bit.