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July 22, 2010

Well THAT was awesome!

Tags: Design, Events, laser, Laser cut, Manufacturing, party

Thanks to everyone who came out to NYDesigns last night and made things, or just hung out! We had a BLAST seeing what you guys came up with. Here’s a quick roundup with much more to come!

Plant markers by Anna Copron, Sub-studio

Handcuff bracelets by Klaus Rosburg, SONIC Design

Engraved wood panel by Brad Ascalon

Ham Sandwiches by Jan Habraken and Alissia Melka-Teichroew, byAMT

Interlocking bracelets by Joseph Eberle, BangBang

Monster Mirror by Ben Light, B.Light Design

sKwirl by kHyel, The Weather sKwirl

Scarf by Kevin McElroy

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Laser Party!

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Greeting Card

Awkward Moment Cards

$15.00

Sold as a set of 5 cards, with envelopes. Finally, a greeting card to get you through your most uncomfortable situations. This simple design helps you start the awkward conversations you want to avoid, but really shouldn't. It has a million uses. Get them for apologizing, for asking a favor, or for breaking the ice. 3" x 5" greeting card. Letterpress front, blank inside.

Electrical Cover

Cubic Switchplate - Electric

$8.00

Replace your electrical covers. Add a little fun to your house! Our switchplate covers play tricks with your eyes. While the switchplates are only 3mm deep, their trippy shape makes them look like they're popping inches off the wall. Available in Black and White 6″ x 4.75″ x 3mm thick ABS plastic

Brooch

World Links Brooch

$50.00

$36.00

Pin the whole world anywhere you like! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75" x 1.5" Plated brass

Storage

Jar Tile

$30.00

Our new storage tile - perfect for little things that you want to hide away. The half-jar appears to merge into your wall, making for a completely surreal effect. Tile several together to create a beautiful storage system. Sold individually, 4 screws included 6″ x 6" x 3″ deep Ceramic

Candlesticks & Holder

Candlestrip (Set)

$60.00

Get a matching set. Candles shaped like power cords plug into our power-strip bases, creating a completely unique centerpiece for your table. Available in Black, White, and Orange. 4 Candles are 11" tall Resin Base is 10" x 2"

Candlesticks

Candlestrip (4 candles)

$20.00

Mix up the colors! Buy the Candles on their own. Candles shaped like power cords plug into our power-strip bases, creating a completely unique centerpiece for your table. Available in Black, White, and Orange. 11" tall Wax

Currency Collection Bracelet

$40.00

$24.00

Does it really make sense to hang a dollar sign around your neck anymore? The Currency Collection allows you to flaunt the symbols of all the world's major currencies. Welcome to the global economy. 7.5" long Laser-cut acrylic

Necklace

World Links Necklace

$60.00

Wear the whole world around your neck! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75″ x 1.5″ Plated brass

Egg Cups

Egg Pants

$20.00

Sold as a set of 2. Egg Pants are the latest and greatest breakfast fashion for soft-boiled eggs. The cups are white on the outside and yellow on the inside, just like eggs. And while the material looks like ceramic, it is actually soft and a little stretchy.

Lightswitch Cover

Cubic Switchplate - Lightswitch

$8.00

Replace your lightswitch covers. Add a little fun to your house! Our switchplate covers play tricks with your eyes. While the switchplates are only 3mm deep, their trippy shape makes them look like they're popping inches off the wall. Available in Black and White 6″ x 4.75″ x 3mm thick ABS plastic

Currency Collection Necklace

$50.00

$30.00

Storage

Hookmaker

$30.00

Our original storage tile - also known as the Teacup Tile. We merged half a teacup with a flat tile, creating wall-mounted storage for small things. Perfect for keys and change, or hot-dish holders and spoons. It has a different use in every room! Tile several together for an even more dramatic effect. Sold individually, 4 screws included 6″ x 6" x 3″ deep Ceramic

Necklace

World Links Necklace (Black)

$60.00

$36.00

Wear the whole world around your neck! All of the continents are connected by links of chain - a symbol for unity if there ever was one. 4.75" x 1.5" Plated brass

Candleholder

Candlestrip (Resin Base)

$40.00

Mix up the colors! Buy the Base on its own. Candles shaped like power cords plug into our power-strip bases, creating a completely unique centerpiece for your table. Available in Black, White, and Orange. 10" x 2" Resin

Handkerchief

Dow Jones Hanky

$28.00

Stock portfolio in the toilet? It's OK to cry! As long as you're using a Dow Jones Hanky, that is. It's here to catch all your recession tears. Want a hanky embroidered with YOUR stock portfolio? Custom pieces are also available. 16" x 16" 100% Cotton

Handkerchief

Swine Flu Hanky

$28.00

$16.40

Think you might have swine flu? One thing's for sure - you'll need somewhere to blow your nose. Complete with H1N1 embroidered monogram, this hanky makes a perfect gift for the hypochondriacs in your life. 16" x 16" 100% Cotton