http://picocool.com The daily pulse of cool. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:28:27 -0500 en http://picocool.com/technology/worlds-most-expensive-hdtvs--unbelievable-/ http://picocool.com/technology/worlds-most-expensive-hdtvs--unbelievable-/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:28:27 -0500 laurasweet technology http://picocool.com/technology/worlds-most-expensive-hdtvs--unbelievable-/

OMG! Real diamond, 18k gold and alligator skin HD tvs are a collaboration between Stuart Hughes, Metz and Prestige HD. The two televisions cost 1.5 million and over 2 million dollars each!

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/united-nude-releases-new-shoe-collection/ http://picocool.com/design/united-nude-releases-new-shoe-collection/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:14:42 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/united-nude-releases-new-shoe-collection/

Inspired by architecture, graffiti, art and furniture, the new collection of United Shoes from Rem D. Koolhaus and Galahad Clark are wild and wonderful.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/mad-men-barbie-doll-diorama-from-haute-doll/ http://picocool.com/culture/mad-men-barbie-doll-diorama-from-haute-doll/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:32:47 -0500 laurasweet culture http://picocool.com/culture/mad-men-barbie-doll-diorama-from-haute-doll/

Today it was announced that Mattel will be releasing MAD MEN Barbie Dolls. In honor of this, Haute Doll has created their own version of MAD MEN Barbie Dolls in a diorama for their upcoming issue.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/prada-costume-sketches-for-attila-the-well-dressed-hun-/ http://picocool.com/fashion/prada-costume-sketches-for-attila-the-well-dressed-hun-/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:35:38 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/prada-costume-sketches-for-attila-the-well-dressed-hun-/

The Met's latest production of the opera, Attila, features costume designs by Prada and sets designed by award winning architects Herzog and de Meuron. Take a look at these costume sketches, the finished costumes and the sets. Bravo!

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/bamboo-baby-furniture-from-castor--chouca/ http://picocool.com/eco/bamboo-baby-furniture-from-castor--chouca/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:04:46 -0500 laurasweet eco http://picocool.com/eco/bamboo-baby-furniture-from-castor--chouca/

A beautiful collection of eco-friendly modern bamboo products for infants, babies and toddlers from French brand Castor & Chouca

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/murano-glass-skull-chandeliers-by-philipp-plein/ http://picocool.com/art/murano-glass-skull-chandeliers-by-philipp-plein/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:02:35 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/murano-glass-skull-chandeliers-by-philipp-plein/

Designer Philipp Plein has just introduced his Murano Collection which includes these fabulous hand blown Skull and flower chandeliers in clear, white and black Murano glass.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/logorama-takes-home-the-oscar--heres-the-whole-film/ http://picocool.com/art/logorama-takes-home-the-oscar--heres-the-whole-film/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:16 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/logorama-takes-home-the-oscar--heres-the-whole-film/

Here's Logorama, the 16 minute animated short film that won the Oscar last night, in its entirety. As well as trailer, stills, and other tidbits.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/how-an-oscar-statuette-is-made-from-head-to-toe---er-base-/ http://picocool.com/culture/how-an-oscar-statuette-is-made-from-head-to-toe---er-base-/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:11:57 -0500 laurasweet culture http://picocool.com/culture/how-an-oscar-statuette-is-made-from-head-to-toe---er-base-/

In honor of tonight's 82nd Annual Academy Awards, see how the coveted statuette is made from start to finish.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/custom-modern-mosaic-portraits/ http://picocool.com/art/custom-modern-mosaic-portraits/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:52:41 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/custom-modern-mosaic-portraits/

Sicis Art Factory, known globally, for their stunning mosaic work on bathtubs, lamps, furniture and installations, now makes modern and tasteful custom mosaic portraits from your photographs.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/awesome-low-ink-pillows-for-designers--nerds/ http://picocool.com/design/awesome-low-ink-pillows-for-designers--nerds/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:45:17 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/awesome-low-ink-pillows-for-designers--nerds/

Another geeky great gift are these four unique and clever "low ink" printer alert throw pillow covers by graphic designer Thomas Dabner.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/photo-realistic-urban-paintings-by-steven-albert/ http://picocool.com/art/photo-realistic-urban-paintings-by-steven-albert/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:14:25 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/photo-realistic-urban-paintings-by-steven-albert/

Artist Steven Albert captures the energy of urban landscapes, in his beautiful photo realistic oil paintings. Graffiti scrawled walls, parked cars and coffee shops are some of his deftly handled subjects.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/newcastle-brown-ale-invites-you-to-design-your-own-label/ http://picocool.com/design/newcastle-brown-ale-invites-you-to-design-your-own-label/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:25:20 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/newcastle-brown-ale-invites-you-to-design-your-own-label/

Newcastle Brown Ale has launched an online design competition and microsite that invites designers to create their own label for the beer brand. Final concepts are also added to an online gallery for fans to vote for their favorite design. The winning design will be featured on their site.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/modern-flush-glass-wall-design-hd-televisions/ http://picocool.com/technology/modern-flush-glass-wall-design-hd-televisions/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:27:07 -0500 laurasweet technology http://picocool.com/technology/modern-flush-glass-wall-design-hd-televisions/

Plush Department of Amsterdam makes high end modular and wall mount flush glass Hi-Def television screens that when off are beautiful mirrors. Black, white or special colors upon request

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/the-making-of-a-chanel-necklace/ http://picocool.com/fashion/the-making-of-a-chanel-necklace/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:33:46 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/the-making-of-a-chanel-necklace/

Check out how CHANEL created this stunning Venetian Bib Necklace, an emblematic piece of their 2009/2010 Cruise Collection.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/limited-edition-tord-boontje-hp-mini/ http://picocool.com/design/limited-edition-tord-boontje-hp-mini/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:19:01 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/limited-edition-tord-boontje-hp-mini/

The limited edition HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje is intricately crafted using HP Imprint 3D, a world's rst in 3D surface technology which results in a nish beautifully adorned with ora that weaves delicately around endangered animals, creating a mystical, layered effect.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/east-meets-west-in-ceramix-by-ctrlzak/ http://picocool.com/design/east-meets-west-in-ceramix-by-ctrlzak/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:31:46 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/east-meets-west-in-ceramix-by-ctrlzak/

art and design studio CTRLZAK has created ceramiX, a collection of glazed ceramic tableware that literally that fuses eastern and western designs and styles.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/aleksander-mukomelov-lsquoinfinityrsquo-bath/ http://picocool.com/design/aleksander-mukomelov-lsquoinfinityrsquo-bath/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:30:39 -0500 MikeGusto design http://picocool.com/design/aleksander-mukomelov-lsquoinfinityrsquo-bath/

Designer Aleksander Mukomelov has created the elegant and innovative a4Infinity' bath, combining high design with technology to create a complete sensory experience for the user. With its intelligent a4media' console, one can control the selection of music, water jets, and an integrated aromatherapy unit, all aspect of which can be custom tailored to one's preferences. With its modern design and technology, Mukomelov's a4Infinity' bath is a fully functional work of art for the home.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/nike-air-royalty-pistachio--rasberry-macarons/ http://picocool.com/fashion/nike-air-royalty-pistachio--rasberry-macarons/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:30:37 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/nike-air-royalty-pistachio--rasberry-macarons/

Colette will unveil these rasberry and pistachio Nike Air Royalty macaroons (or macarons) beginning March 12th at Cooklette, their culinary workshop, where they invite you to create your own macaron masterpiece.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/love-in-a-bottle--aphrodope-elixir-/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/love-in-a-bottle--aphrodope-elixir-/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:45:29 -0500 laurasweet lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/love-in-a-bottle--aphrodope-elixir-/

Aphrodope Elixir is a newly launched liqueur from Australia that claims to be the first real aphrodisiac in a bottle. Made with herbs, berries and seeds that are known to stimulate the libido.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/modern-mobile-log-cabin-for-musician-hans-liberg-by-piet-hein-eek/ http://picocool.com/architecture/modern-mobile-log-cabin-for-musician-hans-liberg-by-piet-hein-eek/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:37 -0500 laurasweet architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/modern-mobile-log-cabin-for-musician-hans-liberg-by-piet-hein-eek/

Dutch architect and designer Piet Hein Eek created this modern,great looking, movable log cabin as a studio for musician Hans Liberg, complete with built-ins, windows and wheels.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/artworks-inspired-by-alice-in-wonderland/ http://picocool.com/art/artworks-inspired-by-alice-in-wonderland/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:23:54 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/artworks-inspired-by-alice-in-wonderland/

Over 30 pieces from the art show Curiouser & Curiouser at the Nucleus Gallery, which opened yesterday. Tons of today's contemporary artists created artworks inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/hydrofloors-turn-your-pool-into-a-usable-floor/ http://picocool.com/technology/hydrofloors-turn-your-pool-into-a-usable-floor/ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:27:06 -0500 laurasweet technology http://picocool.com/technology/hydrofloors-turn-your-pool-into-a-usable-floor/

Brilliant use of design and technology, Hydrofloors are vertically moving floors installed in an indoor or outdoor swimming pool that can be raised to different levels as well as completely, to turn the surface of the pool into a usable floor. Smart and stylish.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/modern-animal-heads-by-alexander-blank/ http://picocool.com/art/modern-animal-heads-by-alexander-blank/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:42:26 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/modern-animal-heads-by-alexander-blank/

The Gathering is a collection of highly stylized beautiful animal heads by Alexander Blank that can be worn as brooches. Presently showing at the Galerie Rob Koudjis, an Amsterdam gallery for unusual jewelry designs.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/finger-lickin-good-jewelry---candy-glam-rings-/ http://picocool.com/fashion/finger-lickin-good-jewelry---candy-glam-rings-/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:22:52 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/finger-lickin-good-jewelry---candy-glam-rings-/

Candy Glam rings by Escriba are fashioned into flowers, lips, hearts and gem like shapes. The sugar creations are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/cat-hammock-combo-coffee-table-by-case-real/ http://picocool.com/design/cat-hammock-combo-coffee-table-by-case-real/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:04:13 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/cat-hammock-combo-coffee-table-by-case-real/

The low slung hammock coffee table designed by Case Real for E&Y of Japan offers a shelf for books, magazines, objets d'art or the occasional cat.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/super-luxe-super-green-superyacht/ http://picocool.com/design/super-luxe-super-green-superyacht/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:11:23 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/super-luxe-super-green-superyacht/

The stunning Soliloquy yacht designed by Alastair Callender uses a combination of solar, wind and hybrid marine power. The modern and beautiful eco-friendly superyacht will be featured at the prestigious 2010 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. Gallery, specs and video.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/super-sick-carpets-by-bev-hisey/ http://picocool.com/design/super-sick-carpets-by-bev-hisey/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:40:38 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/super-sick-carpets-by-bev-hisey/

Round area rugs that emulate magnified viruses, bacteria and infections such as SARS, the Flu, Anthrax, Strep, e.Coli and more. Made of wool, the colorful rug collection by textile designer Bev Hisey is called "Dirty Dishes" named after Petri dishes.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/stylish-safe-sex--designer-condoms-from-proper-attire-/ http://picocool.com/design/stylish-safe-sex--designer-condoms-from-proper-attire-/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:28:59 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/stylish-safe-sex--designer-condoms-from-proper-attire-/

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott is the latest to add his own condom designs to Proper Attire, the most fashionable prophylactics around. See the collections, print ads and more.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/underground-eco-flower-shaped-home-by-make-architect/ http://picocool.com/architecture/underground-eco-flower-shaped-home-by-make-architect/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:12:12 -0500 laurasweet architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/underground-eco-flower-shaped-home-by-make-architect/

Footballer Gary Neville of Manchester United, worked closely with MAKE architects to design this flower shaped underground home that is carbon neutral.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/childhood-toy-inspires-award-winning-chair-design-the-spiro/ http://picocool.com/design/childhood-toy-inspires-award-winning-chair-design-the-spiro/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:52:47 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/childhood-toy-inspires-award-winning-chair-design-the-spiro/

Remember that cool toy, the Spirograph by Kenner? Alexander Purcell of Aprro Design does and his Spiro chair has just won the "Best Product" award at the 2010 California Home And Design Awards.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/new-italian-modern-bathtub-design-the-cuna/ http://picocool.com/design/new-italian-modern-bathtub-design-the-cuna/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:10:50 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/new-italian-modern-bathtub-design-the-cuna/

Italian architect and designer Carlo Colombo's new bathtub for Antonio Lupi. The modern and unusual Cuna tub has a built in backrest in the design and comes in all white or olive green and white.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/the-new-monte-rosa-lodge---modern-sustainable-design/ http://picocool.com/architecture/the-new-monte-rosa-lodge---modern-sustainable-design/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:41:52 -0500 laurasweet architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/the-new-monte-rosa-lodge---modern-sustainable-design/

Modern design meets smart sustainability in the New Monte Rosa Lodge near Zermatt, Switzerland. The hotel lodge and restaurant has an aluminum shell and alpine wood interior. At an altitude of 2883 meters (9458 feet), this collaborative, innovative project is finally finished after 6 years.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/new-french-connection-campaign-from-fallon-london/ http://picocool.com/fashion/new-french-connection-campaign-from-fallon-london/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:11:37 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/new-french-connection-campaign-from-fallon-london/

A new television and print campaign for fashion retailer French Connection featuring 'the Man' and 'the Woman' is a witty send up of french cinema and a clever way to position the brand.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/designer--artist-mannequins-for-ralph-pucci-intl-/ http://picocool.com/fashion/designer--artist-mannequins-for-ralph-pucci-intl-/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:58:25 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/designer--artist-mannequins-for-ralph-pucci-intl-/

Beautiful and funky mannequins collaboratively designed by artists and fashion designers for Ralph Pucci International. Mannequins by Anna Sui, Robert Clyde Anderson, Maira Kalman, Kenny Scharf, Ruben Toldeo and more.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/necco-sweethearts-everything---products-process-iphone-app/ http://picocool.com/culture/necco-sweethearts-everything---products-process-iphone-app/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:04 -0500 laurasweet culture http://picocool.com/culture/necco-sweethearts-everything---products-process-iphone-app/

In honor of Valentine's Day, everything you ever wanted to know about the world's best selling V-day candy, Necco Sweethearts, including iphone apps, perfume and other inspired products.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/cool-cufflinks-delivered-by-hot-women/ http://picocool.com/fashion/cool-cufflinks-delivered-by-hot-women/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:09:01 -0500 laurasweet fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/cool-cufflinks-delivered-by-hot-women/

ARMREVOLUTION is now offering the ultimate in Valentine's Day gifts for men. Not only will they receive a pair of some of the most beautifully designed modern cuff links but they will be delivered by one hell of a hottie.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/soup-bowls-that-tell-a-story-as-you-slurp/ http://picocool.com/design/soup-bowls-that-tell-a-story-as-you-slurp/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:01:37 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/soup-bowls-that-tell-a-story-as-you-slurp/

A series of ceramic tilted bowls with stories and graphics that reveal themselves as you eat by Ayda Angalen. She designed these soup bowls to tackle the issue of food wastage in the domestic environment.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/mini-cooper-big-50-design-competition-winners--submissions/ http://picocool.com/design/mini-cooper-big-50-design-competition-winners--submissions/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:37:59 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/mini-cooper-big-50-design-competition-winners--submissions/

To celebrate 50 years of MINI (the mini cooper automobile), MINI Space held a competition asking people to design a background heralding the event. Here's the 3 jury winners, the popular pick, and many of the submissions.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/a-good-look-at-the-new-modern-monopoly-revolution/ http://picocool.com/design/a-good-look-at-the-new-modern-monopoly-revolution/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:22:42 -0500 laurasweet design http://picocool.com/design/a-good-look-at-the-new-modern-monopoly-revolution/

For their 75th anniversary of the classic board game, Hasbro is releasing a new modern version called Monopoly: Revolution. A new round board, music clips and sounds, electronic banking with modern graphics and game pieces. Get a good look at it and pre-order it here.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/amazing-photos-of-monkeys-dogs-and-bears/ http://picocool.com/art/amazing-photos-of-monkeys-dogs-and-bears/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:40:36 -0500 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/amazing-photos-of-monkeys-dogs-and-bears/

a gallery of the incredible animal photos of photographer Jill Greenberg who catches more expression on monkeys, dogs and bears than most photographers do with people.

1 Vote(s) ]]>