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So I’m not a huge fan of silly novelty items like this, although they may be good for a laugh from time to time. However, this roll of Glow in the Dark “Loo Paper” manages a nice mix of usefulness and whimsy that’s almost enough to take it seriously (it’s a stretch, I know). For the sake of this blurb we’ll just assume it’s completely non-toxic - now this is the kind of space age advancement I think we’ve all been waiting decades for.

Here’s an interesting idea created by Decker Yeadon with sustainability in mind. If you can look beyond all the typical pratfalls that would result from cutting leg-sized holes in your floor (they can be easily patched when not in use), you’ll find the OOoo Chair is a forward thinking idea that may just be ahead of it’s time. My only issue: if this is done for conservation of materials, wouldn’t you be essentially building two floors? Or would your legs simply dangle there ominously? via.

Even for a classic design like a coffee cup and saucer, you can find something to improve upon. While the ”Oluk” Maze Coffee Cup (pictured top) is more of a fun diversion, I really love the simple problem solving of the ”Tie Tea” from designer and founder of le mouton noir & co George Lee.

2 completely real products available from Hammacher Schlemmer:

A very cool shopping innovation from TeamLab, I hate this phrasing but “Smart” Hangers that will alert nearby video displays and show you coordinating clothes and accessories. Kind of like online “Related Items” for the real world. They have already confirmed “heavy interest from the top retailers” so if nothing else, this will take us one step closer to the futuristic shopping utopias we were promised. via dvice.

A curios announcement from Sharpie recently for people who still physically use pencils and pens, their new Liquid Pencil is set to hit stores next month with a “September 2010” release date. Now, before visions of the classic erasable pen spring to mind, this looks entirely different better. Not just because it eliminates broken lead and sharpeners, but the liquid graphite actually becomes permanent after three days, leaving you exactly 72 hours to fully measure the weight of your scrawlings.

Some interesting discussion seen over at Erik Askin’s design portfolio on how inefficient packaging may help discourage people from smoking cigarettes. Basically making life for them “subtly harder” - one step beyond the standard warning label. Smokers are already an ornery bunch, so torturing them further is an amusing idea… But I’m thinking this could be better served on something with a more immediate danger, like alcohol. For starters, how about child proof caps ("drunk proof") on beer and liquor? Whoa, wait. How many lives did I just save?

Space Invaders has always one of those seminal favorites that inspires a feverish amount of fan art and craftwork. But a couple of nifty designs have been circling the blog-o’space lately that merit some attention:

The first is still just a love seat prototype, but anyone willing to step forward and help Mr. Igor Chak will surely find a legion of buyers hurriedly measuring the dimensions of their (mother’s) basement in anticipation. Next to that, if you look closely you can recognize the DIY handiwork of “ushanz” found over at Etsy (which managed to stay on sale for a full 3 days).



While we’re on the subject, it seems appropriate to showcase one of the internet’s finest examples of DIY craftsmanship - the fully functioning NES Coffee Table/Controller/Storage Box! Ok so the name might need a little work, but you can head over to Kyle Downes’ ”Ultra Awesome” blog post for complete details on how to build your own!

If you’re an urban professional who bikes to work, but has a distaste for messenger bags and otherwise sensible bike racks, why not completely overspend for a bike frame specially molded to carry your stuff? It even features the hilariously unfortunate name “A Bicycle Built for Tools.” via.



And if that still doesn’t signal to everyone your firm grasp of “bipedal” expertise, you’ll want to top off with a bike helmet that looks like a hat. They’re “tested according to international standards” so you know they’re good. And they even carry the moniker “Smart One,” which is not at all ironic. via.