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No, this isn't the beginning of a Jack Kerouac bio-pic—this is the dopeness our eyes feasted our eyes on this week. At first glance, the Klippen Klappen desk looks like a small box on a metal base that wouldn't serve much purpose as a desk. But as you unfold its layers, what was once a glorified side table becomes a fully functional workspace. Inspired by the design of old-school sewing boxes, Gregor... More » A spiral staircase is a gorgeous feature of this Beirut home. And .PSLAB has made the gem even better, by adding a modern circular chandelier above it. More » Typewriters are intricate machines-complex little boxes that require an abundance of ingenuity to produce. They are often beautiful, and they occasionally find wildly imaginative ways to conduct the delicate dance between the hammers and the keys. More » There are a lot of variables that go into brewing the perfect cup of coffee. And unless you fancy yourself an aficionado, you probably don't sweat the details....

Jul 24, 2012 4:40 PM   It's about time for appliance and electronics makers to start keeping a small staff of artists on hand—because there are just too many fantastic products being created by artsy types that will never see the light of day. Case in point: this fantastic custom waffle maker that leaves your breakfast imprinted with the famous Louis Vuitton pattern. In reality, if artist Andrew Lewicki were to try and put this into production, he'd be sued into oblivion by the famous fashion brand. But if Louis Vuitton and Cuisinart joined forces to put this creation into production instead, they'd sell thousands of them. And given fools will apparently pay top dollars for LV-branded bags and purses, imagine what the company could charge for a waffle maker that makes stylish and delicious treats. [Andrew Lewicki via Coudal Partners] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when pos...