The Michelle Obama Action Figure

by Jeremy Brautman Well, we already know that the Obamas like Uglydolls, so I'd say it's a good chance the First Lady will approve. That leaves one question: You may recall that last year, Jailbreak sponsored a massive New York show featuring artist-customized versions of the Barack Obama action figure. Will we see a second show devoted to DIY Michelle?

Remake It Home: The Essential Guide to Resourceful Living

In Henrietta Thompson's thoughtful DIY book "Remake it Home: The Essential Guide to Resourceful Living," everything has a purpose. Her introductory essay traces the recent history of recycled design, citing Marcel Duchamp’s ceramic urinals and Ron Arad’s car seats as examples of essentially making something out of nothing. "As the sun sets on the late 20th century throwaway society, these diverse traditions of recycling, reusing …

Myvinilo Wall Decals

Adding a touch of playfulness to interiors, Myvinilo specializes in vinyl wall decals. The Barcelona-based company, which recently showed at the Feria Valencia during the Ideas y Pasión tradeshow, produces a wide array of wall treatments ranging from the purely ornamental to the cleverly conceived. The silhouetted skyline series (above) turns the top of most any sideboard into a horizon line, while the floral collection …