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Paul Smith. Pencil set.

November 11th, 2008 by PRand | No Comments

Paul Smith. Pencil set.

Stocking stuffer under $25.
For the pencil sharpener crowd a set of 12 multi-stripe pencils with rubber tops in a matching presentation box.
100% wood, 100% graphite, 100% rigid cardboard box. $12.00US
Designer: Paul Smith (UK)

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Congratulations president Obama.

November 5th, 2008 by PRand | 3 Comments

Congratulations president Obama.

During the early 1940s Charles and Ray Eames developed a successful technique for molding plywood into three-dimensional shapes, which led to the creation of a variety of furnishings and sculptures. You won’t find Eames donkeys however. That said, if anyone finds appropriate donkeys, or other animals for that matter, please inform us.
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Jano.

March 3rd, 2008 by PRand | 7 Comments

Jano.

What do these two bikes have in common? Two wheels? We can feel the love.
Designer Roland Kaufmann has gone and built a bicycle out of wood. He calls this cycle Jano, and says it’s a dual bike, equally at home trekking cross-country or taking its rider to and from work every day. This project [...]

Tags: Concept · Cycles · Designer · Talent · Transportation