Gino the Dog Collection: Design for Pets

by Laurice Parkin Fans of Our favorite is the "Wild" water and food bowl designed by Brandon Warren. The beautiful, glazed porcelain bowls were inspired by the organic, sculptural formations of river rock. Also look for the "Chew" designed by Jennifer Yoko Olson, a rubber toy which doubles as a table leg protector (in case your canine companion has the habit of mistaking your lovely …

Pillow Speakers

Surprisingly useful, these pillow speakers have the potential to transform sleeping experiences. Rather than getting up to adjust the volume or sleeping supine to accommodate headphones, with these two different systems listening is comfortable and changing volume is easy. Most importantly, sleeping partners will be undisturbed by your canned lullabies. From earplug specialists Sensorcom, the first of the models involves wrapping a belt-like band that …

MUJI Award 03

Design junkies take note, MUJI just announced the launch of its third MUJI AWARD International Design Competition. The theme for this year's awards is "Found MUJI," which is about discovering the benefits of old wisdom, and translating these ideas into design that works in tandem with our modern lifestyle. The inspiration of the competition and the seriousness with which it is judged (not to mention …