Manhattan User's Guide

shopping 10.10.12

Cool Design
Poll: Jack Welch

Dropp! Bowl
SPLASHY CATCH-ALL, SILICONE, AVAILABLE IN 5 COLORS, $50

High Line at the Rail Yards
GROUNDBREAKING ON THE FINAL SECTION OF THE HIGH LINE.
THE ORANGE AREA WILL BE FOR USE BY KIDS AND FAMILIES.

Coach Macy's Herald Square Concept
THE OMA-DESIGNED MERCHANDISING SYSTEM OPENS OCTOBER 19

Bike Twin Panniers
FROM PUBLIC, AVAILABLE IN 6 COLORS, $85

Water Tower
CERAMIC BY SUSAN DWYER FOR USE AS A PLANTER, VASE, OR OBJECT. $80

LIFX: The Light Bulb Reinvented
LED LIGHTING IN YOUR HOME THAT CAN BE CONTROLLED–COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, MATCHED TO MUSIC–BY A SMARTPHONE. A SOLD OUT KICKSTARTER PROJECT, EXPECTED AVAILABILITY SPRING, 2013.
[via: Brand 66]

Crystal Bulb Shop
OLD-TIMEY BULBS: AN INSTALLATION BY DESIGNER LEE BROOM FOR THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL, SHOPKEEPER INCLUDED.

Une Bobine
iPHONE STAND, SYNC, AND CHARGER, $30. NOT iPHONE 5 COMPATIBLE.
[via: Fast Code Design]

Orukayak
AN ORIGAMI KAYAK. LENGTH: 12 FEET, WEIGHT: 25 POUNDS,
TIME TO ASSEMBLE: 5 MINUTES. LAUNCHING SOON.
[via: Design You Trust]

Random Crap in a Tin Cigar Box
SELF-EXPLANATORY. $14.99

RainRoom
A NEW INSTALLATION IN LONDON'S BARBICAN, IN WHICH YOU WALK THROUGH THE RAIN, BUT STAY DRY.

Flat Life Light and Flat Life Clock
FUNCTIONAL, WITTY PLAY ON 2-D VS. 3-D, $149 EACH

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Jack Welch: truth teller or shark jumper?

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21%

Truth teller

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79%

Shark jumper

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