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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The Latest and Greatest Gadgets and Accessories (cont'd)
IN THE NICK OF TIME
Featuring floating luminous hour, minute,
and second markers, the Nooka ZAN-35 is
35mm square for men or women who like a
larger timepiece for their wrists, while the
ZAN-30 is 30mm square for those who prefer
something a bit smaller. Both timepieces
are a mere 5mm thick. And according to
Nooka’s marketing pieces, the watches also
function outside the realm of time-telling:
“The mirror-polished face is perfect for
checking lipstick on the fly, or for the men,
plucking an errant nose hair.” All Nooka
watches are waterproof up to 50 ATMs (150
feet in salt water).
SEAWORTHY STYLE
You’ll want to ride the wave of original
bags from VivaTerra. These
fashionable, functional, and indestructible
bags are made from recycled
boat sails. An inside sewn
panel authenticates the sail and vessel
of your bag. With room for stowaways
(14 x 17½ inches), each bag
is a one of a kind. VivaTerra Recycled
Sailcloth Bag, $129, 800.233.6011
TURN ON TO THESE KEY CATCHERS
A clever turn on key holders,
whimsical “his and hers” offer
convenience and fun. Just be
sure to hang these away from
restrooms to avoid confusion.
Mounting hardware and key included;
4Q x 3 x 1 inches. UncommonGoods His and Hers Key Holders, $25 each, 888.365.0056
A MAGNETIC PERSONALITY MagScapes, a new innovation
by Pepper-mint, is
magnet-receptive wallpaper
accompanied by decorative
magnetic motifs that
truly adhere to the wall. The
decorative range is produced
by Cole & Son Wallpaper, traditional
wallpaper makers; a plain line is available
for architects and interior designers.
Hangs with paste just like ordinary
wallpaper. It’s suitable for any wall,
safe for children and pets, and indefinitely magnet-receptive. Works with
most fridge magnets. Easily create your
own individualized, personal space.
Pepper-mint MagScapes Magnet Sets
and Wallpaper, about $90 (Magnet Sets
of 12) and $115 (5 meters of Wallpaper),
44.800.019.7029
BOW WOW MEOW
A father of three, renowned designer Javier
Mariscal of Spain invented Julian—a half-canine,
half-cat creation that functions as
a chair, side table, and pull toy. Julian’s utilitarian
design provides children with lots
of fun options at playtime. Made of rotational
molded polyethylene, available in
green, red, or yellow. Design Within Reach
DWRjax: Julian, $90,
800.944.2233
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