Oregon Manifest Bicycle Design Challenge

Thirty-four teams of top designers and custom bike builders compete to create the ultimate urban bike

The push to leave the car at home in favor of commuting by bicycle now weighs on urban communities more than ever, and with a shortage of urban-minded bicycle design on the market the choice isn’t an easy one to make. To help find a solution, the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge has brought together some of the most talented designers and custom bike builders …

Habitat Valencia 2011, Part One

Seven anthropomorphic designs from Spain's biggest design fair

Other than sunshine, Spain has an abundance of laughter. Blame it on the jamón, verdejo wine or siestas, the good humor of the country’s people shows up in design too. At this year’s Habitat Valencia, we spotted several examples of one of our favorite ways to add wit to furniture and objects—anthropomorphic design. From concepts that add function (like a light that doubles as a …

C-Loop Camera Strap Mount

A simple solution to convert any camera strap in to an over-the-shoulder, quick-draw carrier

CustomSLR’s C-Loop camera mount converts a traditional neck strap into an over-the-shoulder sling for greater freedom of movement. The unobtrusive swivel design reduces tangling and is compatible with almost any camera strap, a great attachment for any photographer on the go. To keep the C-Loop both lightweight and strong, it is precision machined from aerospace grade aluminum. This process allows for smooth rounded edges ensuring …