Category Archives: design

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I have to get this for home. Not kidding.

Spotted at Absolut Atelier at Drottninggatan. I want!!!111!

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Suburban ugliness in Japan

There is something about japanese suburbs (if you can call them that) that looks very wrong in my eyes. Houses can be almost zen-inspired (although it’s not very common), people have incredibly well-tended mini-gardens in front of their houses – often on the street – … Read More

Web applications

I have been spending some time lately trying out new web apps, or, rather, trying to catch up with all the new stuff that is out there. Older (and, hopefully, wiser) I now try to just play around with apps that will actually make my … Read More

Traditional Japanese design: 鬼瓦

The oni-gawara (鬼瓦) is a part of traditional japanese tile roofs that is supposed to guard against nasty spirits or demons staying in the house. They are placed on the corner ridges of the houses, and have an astonishing variety of design. This will be … Read More