Jointed Pieces and Knitted Vase

Bits ‘n Pieces is a traveling exhibition with work from a variety of artists, scientists and researchers who are trying to “..anticipate the next phase of the digital revolution, focusing on how society is imbued with, shaped by and shapes technology.”  It’s a great way for art and science to interact and lead to thought-provoking and inspiring pieces of craft and design:

Jointed Pieces by Alissia Melka-Teichroew (byAMT) is an example of craft made possible by science:

Jointed Pieces

Her jewelry is made of ball joints, which used to be impossible to create in one piece without assembly in the mediums of ceramics or plastics.  However, with Selective Laser Sintering technology, she can now create the ball joint and combine them for her line of bracelets and necklaces.

Another inspiring combination of technology, crafts, and design is the Knitted Vase by Ilona Huvenaars and Willem Derks, which is made to fit any amount of flowers, from a single rose to a bunch of wildflowers:

Knitted Vase

The vase is made from synthetic fiber and created through the Rapid Manufacturing technique.  It’s designed to stretch and wrap around the flowers like the neck of a knitted sweater.  Sounds comfy!

Check out these impressive prototypes and many more on the Bits ‘n Pieces website.  If you live near New York City, check them out in person at Material ConneXion at 60 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor.

Sick Geek Care Package

Guh, everyone.  I am quite the sick geek today, with a fever and lots of coughing.  I was inspired to highlight some items for sick geeks who may need a bit of cheering up!  They make great gifts to help a sick geek recover (or recover their sense of humor at least).

See product details after the break:

The Zelda Life Meter Magnet by monsterkittydesigns ($5.00), shows that even though you’ve lost a bit of health, but you’ve still got two full hearts left.

By monsterkittydesigns

Restore some health points with the Mario Mushroom Needle Felted Figure by WoolyGeeks ($12.00)

By WoolyGeeks

The Vegetable Soup Necklace by shayaaron ($13.00) is a humorous way to show the sick geek in your life that you care.

By shayaaron

See your illness up close with the Giant Plush Microbes from ThinkGeek ($7.99) (Swine Flu featured).

From ThinkGeek

Pills here!  The Sleeping PILL-ow series by galacticboutique ($24.95) will cure whatever ails you (be it from the flu or zombie attack).

By galacticboutique

From Cosplay Fever

Kotaku has some awesome photographs by Peter Lumby and Rob Dunlop of cosplayers from the book Cosplay Fever.

Erin of A Dress A Day made a gorgeous Tetris dress that’s so geeky, yet so good.

Geekologie showcases an anatomically-themed set of furniture by Vladi Rapaport, perfect for anyone who always wanted a skull chair or a brain ottoman (raises hand).

Sprite Stitch covers the cuteness of Pac-Man with a Pac-Man Fused Glass Pendant and Miniplushies by MalonB.

Fashion Indie’s Cult shows some stunning luxe laptops, the result of a collaboration between Dell and D.L. & Co.’s Douglas Little.

Susan, Shayne and Renee at Geek Crafts post their top Halloween costumes (the Red Queen is stunning, and I practically squeed at the Coraline “Other Mother” costume).

Super Punch has some colorful Katamari cosplay, screencaps from the illustration portion of the Capture the Sister Bioshock tutorial, and some plush monster creations from Etsy.

Inspired by DNA

If you ever wanted to see your own nucleotides, now is the time!  DNA is hip and stylish, with a variety of products representing the human body’s building blocks.  Some can even be personalized: with a swab of cheek cells, a laboratory can create a unique piece of art based entirely on you.  DNA’s iconic double helix shape and telltale lines make great graphic accessories for your home, office, or outfit.

See product details after the break:

DNA Short/Tall/Medium from sarindajones at etsy for $1, 475.00-1,875.00

From sarindajones

iPhone Wallpaper from Helys for 99,00 €

From Helys

Helical Symmetry double helix DNA earrings in black from Morphologica at etsy for $30.00

From Morphologica

DNA Necklace from laminar at etsy for $45.00

From laminar

Framed DNA Print by Adrian Salamunovic at MoMA Store for $550.00

DNA Portrait from ThinkGeek on sale for $149.99

from MoMAStore or ThinkGeek