Coolhunter

Coolhunter
The best website I have seen so far, and it looks really cool too (you know we talked about this, I like pretty shiney things ok).  Packed with information on design, architecture, interior design, transportation, gadgets and lots lots more.


Some of the articles that really caught my eye:
The Power of Color:

''Black and white are the safe choices in the design world. The colour of luxury is elegant and subdued. Yet, at the same time, even top-tier designers, artists and luxury brands have always used bright colours as well. It is not about either or. It is not black-and-white or colour.'' 

''Throughout history, colour has expressed and represented status, religion, origin, feelings and many other things, and its use has been dependent on resources. To be able to afford clothing or other possessions in certain colours meant you were wealthier than most, as some ingredients to produce specific colours were not available everywhere.''


I wholeheartedly agree with the concept of the power of colour and the way it can influence our emotions and how we feel.  I also believe that there is some truth in the idea that colour can make us perceive certain physical feelings such as warmth and cold.  

Another useful website on 'The Power of Colour' and how it can make you feel.


Designer Kitchen by Graft:

Another interesting concept, a little bit 'out there', I don't think I could imagine a situation where I or the lay person would ever need one of these kitchen, or want one in there house.  I instincts tell me that Graft the German architects responsible for this design (Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, Thomas Willemeit and Gregor Hoheisel) were just experimenting with a prototype, to prove that they could realise a design idea, whether it will sell many kitchens is another question.  P.S.  This company has an awesome interactive website, that keeps you on your toes.

Sleep Box - Mini Hotels:

Cool concept, its been done before (of course its Japanese) but I like to execution and the fact that is large enough to fit two people, after all, who wants to sit in a solitary capsule with nothing but claustrophobia to keep you company.