Nokia 8801

Following hard on the heels of Motorola's RAZR comes the imaginatively named Nokia 8801. They are really pushing the fashion over function in the mobile phone world which has certainly raised the game when it comes to looks but how long until we get both form and function in a phone? The 8801 looks very good, the screen acts as a slide down cover for the keypad and seems pretty slick. But the

Fading Adverts

Fading Adverts is a photo site of very old adverts that have been allowed to fade naturally. Primarily focused on New York the site is a great showroom for some real treasures that we normally ignore or just don't see. www.frankjump.comTags: Design

Pantone Home Colors Forecast 2006

Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today unveiled the eight most directional color palettes for the home furnishings market for 2006."In 2006, home furnishings colors will show some interesting new directions, especially in very original, intricate, and not-at-all-formulaic combinations," explained Leatrice Eiseman,

Starck

Excellent and interesting interview with Philippe Starck. Includes tantalising hints about his future projects including a hydrogen car. www.timesonline.co.ukTags: Design

Camper Wabi Somier Sol vs Puma Starck Sandal

A great idea is a great idea but these two are a little too similar in design. Can it just be coincidence? Camper Wabi Somier SolPuma Starck SandalIncidentally they're both pretty cool. Tags: Trainers, Sneakers

PSFK Coolhunt

Fellow trend blog PSFK have started a global cool hunt using Flickr. It's been coming - first the post on the end of coolhunting, the rise of folksonomy and now this. Anyway, to enter you need to take a photo of anything you think is cool and then post it to the PSFK GLOBAL COOL HUNT group on flickr. The guys initially want photos inspired by mycooljeans. Full details hereHappy hunting. PS

The Tower

Burj Dubai is about to become the most exclusive address in the world. It promises that "There are a select few who possess the vision, resources, and the opportunity to live in the world’s tallest building. If you have that opportunity, you are assured not just unparalleled luxury, but a place in history. And in Dubai’s future."Inspired by the Hymenocallis, a Dubai flower, architect Adrian Smith