Barcode building July 16, 2008
Vitruvius & Sons – Barcode, St. Petersburg (Photographer: Alexey Naroditsky). This looks really nice. For the city of St. Petersburg the Russian office Vitruvius & Sons designed a building called ‘Shtrikh Kod’: Barcode. As the iconography suggests the building houses… shops, shops and shops. (source: Eikongraphia)
Dakigokochi July 16, 2008
A new funny babygift. Japanese Yosimiya is selling bags of rice printed with a newborn’s photo, name and date of birth. The bags are shaped to resemble a swaddled baby. But the key feature is that the bags contain the baby’s exact weight in rice. Holding the bag will therefore feel like holding the baby. The personalized, made-to-order ‘dakigokochi’ are priced from JPY 3500 (USD 32 / EUR 22) and available in a wide range of colours and designs (source: springwise).
It is a shame the site is only in Japanese, but for the daredevils out there, it might be worth a try for an original present. Good luck.
Hand made stuff July 13, 2008
Etsy is a online trading place where you can buy and sell all kinds of things handmade. From bags, clothing to vintage things. Have a look for authentic items. www.etsy.com
