Neverend Clocks

Kitsune Noir, Dan Funderbergh and Furni's subversively modern take on the cuckoo clock

Kitsune Noir today launched the first in a new ongoing series of laser-cut birch wood clocks. The premier edition features the decorative patterns of artist and wallpaper designer Dan Funderburgh created in collaboration with the Montreal-based design/build shop (and CH contributor), Furni. Funderburgh’s design takes on the idea of a traditional Bavarian cuckoo clock, with a typically subversive twist—just a couple of sticks of dynamite …

Bern Helmets

Wrap your head in carbon fiber for multi-sport, year-round safety

For extreme sports enthusiasts in search of the utmost protection year-round, Bern recently developed a carbon fiber version of their stylish Macon, Baker and Watts styles. Taking advantage of the high-tech material, the extremely lightweight carbon shell withstands powerful punches. The matte carbon models are available either as an EPS-certified helmet (the standard protection level for action sports) or as a Hard Hat—an ultra-ventilated helmet …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

People as paintings, graphic design challenges, chatty improv, decadent hotels, futuristic sunglasses, and more

1. Slideshow: 2010 Winter Paralympics The Boston Globe‘s photo site The Big Picture offers an inside view on the Paralympic Games. The powerful images capture it all, from the opening ceremonies to hockey, slalom and more. 2. Bedrooms of War Photographer Ashley Gilbertson captured a unique and heartbreaking side of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan for this week’s T Magazine photo narrative. The Shrine …