NightCove Circadian Clock

Designed by French company Zyken to promote healthful sleeping with ambient lighting, the NightCove is scientifically proven to increase energy levels and lucidity in the morning and to overall result in better sleep. Two years in the making, the clock uses LEDs to control the wavelengths, intensity and variations of light, which affect the brain's production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. …

Pkoh NYC Silicone Travel Bottle

Timely and clever, Brooklyn design firm Pkoh NYC's new silicone travel bottle solves the problem of containers that are tough to use and leak-prone, while keeping the design to a size that meets the new security regulations for carry-on liquids. Made from pliable translucent silicone, the bulb shape is easy to squeeze and seals securely with an O-ring. A wide mouth makes for easy cleaning …

James T. Williamson: It’s Hard Work

The latest sculpture by Brooklyn artist James T. Williamson, titled "It's Hard Work," is a spoof on the traditional plaster presidential bust. What began in 2001 as a study to better understand Bush's face, the all-to-familiar squinting visage comes in a military green, slate blue, red and tan. Williamson says, "I had been creating two dimensional Bush protraits and caricatures and was frustrated by his …