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I do not envy the task of the judges for our annual Best of Web competition.
Besides the usual parameters for judging a design competition—layout,
typography, color, use of imagery—they also must consider factors
exclusive to the digital realm: interface ease-of-use, continuity, scalability,
content management, on and on.
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Gifts for that father-to-be or that man who simply wants a quick drink highlight some this issue's soft & hard wares.
March/April 2005
The Latest and Greatest Gadgets and Accessories
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IN THE MOOD
Talk about mood lighting. Illuminate your yard with Moonlight Lamps from Oriac Design, and your outdoor gathering is sure to be a hit into the
wee hours of the morning. The orbs’ high-quality, long-lasting polyethylene
is able to withstand temperatures from –40 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit,
as well as being UV stable and water resistant, so you can party any time
of the year. The lamps come in three sizes, and each one has a 15-foot-long
cord, making it easy to arrange them any way you wish. Oriac Design Moonlight Lamp, $454–$897, 866.466.7422, www.oriacdesign.com
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NAIL BITER
Stefano Pirovano’s take on the everyday nail
clipper puts a fun spin on a humdrum but necessary
task. You won’t want to hide the Canaglia
Nail Clipper from Alessi in your medicine
cabinet—it’s not just a tool, it’s an accessory.
The yellow, dark blue, or red
plastic animal body stands
on all fours and conceals the
clippers. Put those nails
where the mouth is, and let
it chomp away. Retromodern Canaglia
Nail Clipper, $20, 877.724.0093,
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| POP THAT BOTTLE TOP
This diabolical little guy comes
in handy when you need that
beer opened quickly—and don’t
we all. Plus, he’s so strange looking
that you shouldn’t have a hard
time finding him in your kitchen
drawer. Designed by Biagio Cisotti,
Alessi’s Diabolix Bottle
Opener comes in red, gray/black,
blue, green, yellow, and violet, and
is one of Retromodern.com’s most
popular gift ideas. Retromodern Diabolix Bottle Opener, $17,
877.724.0093, www.retromodern.com
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| TIGHT WEAVE
Master weaver and artist Joanna Michalowicz, a graduate of Parsons
School of Design, trained each of the 200 to 300 highly skilled artisans
who comprise ASHA Carpets. Stemming from Michalowicz’s training
in sculpture and painting, as well as carpet restoration, ASHA’s fitting
tagline, Fine Art for Your Floor, explains the organization’s credo that
superb craftsmanship is not only required and expected—the pieces
should also be unique works of art. ASHA Carpets are available in the
less expensive flat weave, the skillfully hand-knotted (varying in knots
per foot), or mixed techniques. ASHA weavers use only the highestquality,
handspun wool, dyed to exacting standards, and Michalowicz
herself supervises the making of every product from start to finish.
Custom designs are also available. ASHA Carpets, $3,500–$8,000 for 8x10-foot size, www.ashacarpets.com
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