The Gridlock series from Philippe Malouin, inspired by brutalist architecture.

As a complete album, what are your favorites?

One of the most exciting developments in the design over the last few years is the availability of LED lighting. While much of it comes in the form as standard-sized replacement bulbs, I'm always interested to see what designers can accomplish when creating luminaries that don't have to be based on the idea of a…

Here is a duck in Fire Island.

Artist Kenneth Pietrobono has opened a public art installation in Jackson Square, located in New York City's Greenwich Village. "Selections From the Modern Landscape (Jackson Square)" renames the botanical life in the square with names that more accurately reflect the cultural landscape of the area. Pietrobono has…

This MANUAL Coffeemaker by Craighton Berman was developed to appear as a freestanding appliance, and not just a kitchen accessory. The drip is slow, and has a wall around the cup to help keep the heat in.

The Parabola Chair by Carlo Aiello Design Studio is based on a hyperbolic paraboloid, which allows the curved, flowing wire mesh to be construct from metal rods that are actually straight. The frame is the only pieces that are bent. This means the piece is easy to manufacture and construct. [Design Milk]

MoCo Loco shows us a beautifully formed cutlery set by Japanese architect Toyo Ito.

This is definitely not a staircase for those with dogs or small children. Still, I'm really fascinated by this design feat. Offset, interlocking concrete steps automatically spiral as they are stacked on top of each other. Each step is exactly the same, formed in a wooden mold. [Matter Design]

I've compiled some images of my favorite items for the show. I'm really interested in the future of lighting and LED technology, so many of the items represented are luminaires.

This was doing 80mph on I-95 near Jacksonville.

Mick Jagger as "Greta"