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by Tamara Warren All good things come to an end—but they don't need to be forgotten. Such is the logic behind Gestalten Temporary, the German publisher’s pop-up store in Berlin where books documenting visual culture are abundant. With over 250 provocative titles documenting visual culture on its roster, there’s something for every art-phile to take home, from detailed volumes on specialized design projects to...

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by Natalia RachlinWith flu season just around the corner, it's time to stock up on fluids that will leave you feeling good and sipping pretty. Founded by David Luks (aka Deluxe), Honeydrop was just launched this week, as an alternative to all those sugary substances on the market. The low cal, low sugar juices come in four flavors: Blood Orange, Apple, Chamomile, and Blueberry. They're...

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Now into its third year, the Ghostly Box Series is a smart way to introduce your friends and family to the Ghostly Universe. Series 8.0 of The Ghostly Box for 2008 is a hand-numbered edition of 50 that includes a Text Ghost Tee (designed by Ashkhan from Don't Stop Studio), an exclusive Ghostly Moleskine notebook with embossed logo and a copy of the Ghostly...

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Fiction can be fun, but nothing's better than hearing a personal tale that leaves you wishing for more and provides the relieving feeling that you're not the only one who has tried to smuggle a swordfish through customs.That's why we're happy the San Francisco-based web community Fray has decided to take their stories, usually told online and on the road, and put them in print...

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Most kids hate science, but that is about to end with OWIKits, which are award winning, educational products that teach the basics of robotics, electronics, and alternative energy to kids.The kits, which range from beginner to advanced level, are designed to involve, engage and educate, allowing each child to feel a great sense of accomplishment while also learning the basic scientific principles.Many of the products,...

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The Obama campaign was one of the most visually effective in recent history, brilliantly tapping modern marketing concepts and design to get its message across. The deceptively simple logo they chose stemmed from an amalgamation of a lot of different concepts the Obama designers came up with. Logo Design Love just posted all the different looks that weren't used....

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Red Cap Cards, the Beverly Hills-based creator of smartly illustrated letterpress greeting cards, journals, and clothing, has just added Anke Weckmann and Lauren Duarte to their list of collaborators. Established in 2004 by Hal Mertz and illustrator Carrie Gifford—who also goes by Apple Moshberry—Red Cap Cards have spent the past four years perfecting their collection of whimsical designs, many boasting adorable little stick figures with...

Josh Rubin: Coolhunting

If you're like us, you're sitting around wondering how you can get your packages to your holiday destination without paying an extortionate fee at the airport. The best option is order online and have them sent—especially with all of the free shipping offers in the Cool Hunting Exclusive Deals & Steals section of our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide.But are you too late to get...

Josh Rubin: Coolhunting

If Google's recent demonstration of their ability to predict flu outbreaks wasn't enough, they've now teamed up with Life Magazine to digitize 95% of their image bank that never saw the light of day. Now millions of photos stretching from the 1750s to the present day are available on Google Images at the click of a button....

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Creating quite the advertising controversy, Düsseldorf-based agency BBDO has accomplished their goal of "creating the world's most compelling content" with their recent campaign for Pepsi Max, Pepsi's new one-calorie soda. Working off the idea that one is the loneliest number, BBDO created a series of cartoon drawings showing the lone calorie taking its life. (Click on the image for an enlarged version). While the campaign...

Josh Rubin: Coolhunting