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Simple Modular Shoe + Sandal System Lets You Swap Soles

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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The world has no shortage of shoes – step into any department store and you can see more variety than you ever hoped for. If anything, the temptation is to pile on a pair for all types of events and needs, at least with traditional versions.

A simple, more sustainable model like Urshuz is perhaps one of the few more innovative ideas out there in the realm of footwear – rather than having a whole shoe for each occasion, one picks the bits and pieces needed for different conditions (work and play, rain or shine, light or dark).

Of their creator: “After years of intensive research and experimentation, Grant perfected his cleaver patented looping system, whereby consumers can detach and reattach uppers from their sole. With this adaptability, they can interchange styles and colors to match their own personal taste or needs, switching from a neutral toned shoe for work to their favorite sneakers color combo. Urshuz can even be converted into a slide or flip flop.”

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Levitating Lamps Blend Classic Style + High Tech Flair

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 04:00 PM PDT

[ Filed under Lamps & Lights & in the Furnishings category ]

Levitating lamps sound a bit light science fiction, but they have been around – in real-world settings – for many years. These hover lamps, made by a company called Crealev, contain LEDs and work with electromagnetic technology, making them not only a stunning addition to a home but also low energy consumers.

Crealev’s two new models blend the classic aesthetic of the table lamp with the high-tech functionality of a floating home object. The Silhouette is the more traditional of the new designs, recalling a sophisticated lamp with a decidedly futuristic top side.

The Eclipse is more modern in design, featuring a graceful glass base with a straight-sided shade and the company’s characteristic levitating, spinning top.

Crealev’s mission is to bring the fantastically interesting hover aesthetic into homes – and not just in lighting. Lest you think that these levitating tops are all an illusion, this video shows one of the lamps in action, its top floating like magic above the rest of the lamp.