The 2 Bandits

"A pair of well-crafted, adjustable fabric bands used to spruce up any pair of boots.  An ingenious idea inspired by a love of music, style and dancing." www.the2bandits.com

Though, I personally wouldn't pay to have these (range from $48 to $78/£30 to £50), as having a textile background I would like to think I would be able to produce something similar - just need a spare moment or two! But what a simple yet brilliant idea to alter the look of one's boots and outfit!!

Different business cards for each day of the year

Italian ad agency, Admcom has created a set of 365 individually-design business cards, one for each day of the year. Given to prospective clients, its purpose is to show them the degree of creativity that they can expect from Admcom. Proving its success, the initiative has already won the ad agency "a considerate set of potential client contacts".

SOURCE: www.adsoftheworld.com

Dell's eco-computer

Dell reveals its eco-inspired computer with bamboo casing. Apparently, 81% smaller than a standard desktop, it uses 70% less power and is filled with recycled materials like old bottles, milk jugs and detergent cases. Expected to be launched later this year, priced between $500 and $700.

SOURCE: www.earth2tech.com

Mobile (music) album

Last year, we saw British band, Radiohead launch their album exclusively online, this year, American hiphop artist, Timbaland plans to be the first to launch a mobile album.

Mobile phone concepts

Its all about the mobile phones as I read my Trend Hunter e-subscription today:

1st, a 'build-your-phone' idea from zzzphone (interesting name?!) Basic price is £76.51/US$149

2nd, sliding glass concept conceived for Chanel

3rd, Nokia's Scentsory, which can emit and send smells (!!)

Wi-Fi Army

Apparently, alot of game developers are already creating content for Google's mobile, the Android (due to be released 'sometime this year'). TrendCentral says that Wi-Fi Army, a game which utilises the handheld's GPS and Google map system, is already causing quite a stir! I just hope my recently purchased iPhone lives up to the challenge!

(This post is dedicated to my friend, Phi, who is now, always playing games on his iPhone!!)

Peak Bath

Yanko Design and Treehugger point us to an eco-friendly bath tub concept design by Lyndon Craig.  The Peak Bath fits the contours of the body and therefore accommodates the relevant amount of water as and where needed the most.