Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Jobs' 317 patents, a toilet motorcycle, Portland pet-sitters and more in our look at the web this week

1. Macbook Memorial A lot of love has been shown for the Apple CEO, but MintDigital’s portrait of Steve Jobs made from the parts of a Macbook Pro really stands out for its clever concept and beautiful execution. 2. Siri and the 4s If you’re still upset over the absence of an iPhone 5, dry your eyes and get behind Siri, Apple’s new speech-based mobile …

Cool Hunting Capsule Video: Santa & Cole

Our video on one of Spain's premiere design giants

Producing indoor and outdoor products since the 1980s, iconic Spanish furniture brand Santa & Cole is one of the lesser-known but more innovative design firms in existence. The forward-thinking company continues to expand into a full-service operation, opening a nursery to supply architects and designers with the trees to go along with their projects. We visited Santa & Cole to learn about their process, scope …

Ango Lighting Design

Silk cocoons, seaweed polymers and electric Arcadias in the Thailand-based lighting designer's new line

Seen for the first time at the recent Maison & Objet trade show in Paris, the forthcoming lighting collection by Ango is a sophisticated balance of modern forms with the distinct natural vibe that comes from a masterful use of silk cocoons. The organic appeal of the cocoons—bright white when the lamps are off and a soft, warm diffusion of light when on—form the basis …