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Bike Valet: For Elegant Indoor Bicycle Storage

Bike Valet: For Elegant Indoor Bicycle Storage

If you need something to help store your bicycle inside your apartment/other cramped room/space, consider the Bike Valet for its simplicity and elegance. It also comes in six colors: black (coming soon),...
Published on: May 06 2012
By: Tan
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Apple Gives Design Observer Some iPad Lovin’

Apple Gives Design Observer Some iPad Lovin’

Apple announced the new version of the iPad today. Of course, everyone has been navigating to Apple’s website to get more information on the updated tablet. I was one of them. And while reading...
Published on: Mar 07 2012
By: Tan
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Screening: <i>Eames – The Architect And The Painter</i> At Crest Theater, Sacramento

Screening: Eames – The Architect And The Painter At Crest Theater, Sacramento

True design blends form and function. Charles and Ray Eames were among the great 20th Century American designers who conquered design challenges in almost every product available: buildings, furniture,...
Published on: Feb 27 2012
By: Tan
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<i>Caught Mapping</i> (1940)

Caught Mapping (1940)

Watching Caught Mapping (1940) makes me extremely appreciative of technology like GPS and software like GIS in modern cartography. While we still can’t really get away from field work to gather...
Published on: Feb 06 2012
By: Tan
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Sitting Spaces Are Not Just For Humans

Sitting Spaces Are Not Just For Humans

It should never be understated just how important sitting spaces are for urban environments. And they’re not just for humans. As evident in the pictures, even cats enjoy good sitting spaces, especially...
Published on: Sep 17 2011
By: Tan
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