Monster and Animal Hands by Héctor Serrano

Spanish designer Héctor Serrano's new temporary tattoos for children transform hands into colorful creatures. A modern take on the sock puppet, the wide-eyed caricatures of animals and monsters go on with water. Serrano designed them for the U.K. gift company Worldwide, who launched them at this week's New York International Gift Fair. Purchase a set of eight animals or monsters for £4 from NPW or …

Seven Standout Bikes

As cycling enthusiasts we always appreciate a great high-performance bike, but naturally we're always on the lookout for a clean design aesthetic too. What follows is an assortment of the models that recently caught our eye and satisfied our penchant for well-built bikes. Stay tuned for a feature on hand-built and custom options later this week. PK Ripper Fixed Gear Fixed-gear fans, your heart's all …

Design Miami Call Out to the Americas

In response to the dearth of American design, the organizers behind the 2009 season of Design Miami are soliciting portfolios from designers throughout the region. From the Carribean to South America to Central America and North America, the project seeks portfolios of "high quality, high concept objects-for-use made through handcrafted, high-tech and/or experimental processes," as well as "from emerging, experimental architects." For your chance to …