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As Tiffany Meyers observes in her overview of the 100 winners, one can’t peg 2009 as the year of any specific color or typographic convention. But the winning projects are reflective of today’s increasingly diverse design discipline. In fact, one has to wonder if there is any longer such a thing as a design discipline—in light of today’s fast-changing and even amorphous practice, the word discipline seems a little out of place.
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The Latest and Greatest Gadgets and Accessories (cont'd) |
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SPORT SOME SPICE
This lightweight watch is not only easy to operate, you’ll barely notice it’s there thanks to its ventilated microfin wrist grips. They hold it in place securely yet comfortably—no buckles, straps, elastic, or snaps—making it ideal for sporty types and travelites. The bold, streamlined design displays time in either 12- or 24-hour format, sports the date, includes a chronograph stopwatch so you can beat your record, as well as a one-touch backlight in case you’re into exercising in the dark. Made of translucent nylon by Nike, and available in red (shown) or clear, the Presto Cee is also water-resistant for you beach bunnies.
MoMA Design Store Presto Cee Digital Watch, $60,
800.447.6662, www.momastore.org
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SQUARE DANCING
The eccentric, funky design of the Cubo Rug will make you want to get down and dance on its thick, durable graphics.
Handmade in 100-percent wool pile with a 100-percent cotton backing, the rug’s strong charcoal color is accented with jovial
moss green or sweet sky blue. Comes in 4 x 6, 5 x 8, and 8 x 10-inch sizes.
Chia’sso Cubo Rug, $298–$698, 877.244.2776, www.chiasso.com |
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DEEP BLUE SEA
This inventive take on the common flashlight is nothing if not useful. It can function as a flashlight,
a table lamp, or an overhead lamp. Each of its three arms moves in any direction and contains
a powerful LED bulb that never needs replacing. Fit it with three triple-A batteries (not included),
and the Squid will last 20 hours on the bright setting, or a whopping seven days on the low setting.
Water-, impact-, and scratch-resistant, and it only weighs 4 oz., so you can take it with you wherever
you go. And as if you needed another reason to buy this neat little gadget, not only does the Squid
come with a set of red “night vision” bulbs, but also a limited one-year warranty. Perfect for outdoor or
water activities. 4½ inches tall.
Flax Art & Design Flexible Squid Flashlights, $24.95,
800.343.3529, www.flaxart.com |
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