Now I know what Michael Jackson was finally talking about when he uttered the lyrics “Somebody’s watching me.” Clearly he was referring to the Eye Dot Me, a lamp created by Simon Schiessl and Felix Hardwood. Part of the 2009 DMY Berlin Design Festival, the Eye Dot Me features a bunch of high-powered LEDs that create the illusion of an iris inside the lamp. Great for parties, but I think it’d be a little creepy eating dinner underneath this thing.
What! Look at that chair! No legs on the back!
How could a chair with only two front legs stand upright? It simply defies the logic of science and I for one won’t stand for it. I mean who in their right mind would pay $1200 for a chair with two leg-ohhhhhhhh! Now I get it!
This has got to be one of the coolest themed couches ever created. Montanara by Gaetano Pesce creates the illusion of a mountain scene right in your living room, including cushion waterfalls and jagged support peaks of doom.
The picturesque couch makes you feel larger than life as you use nature’s largest objects as your personal lounging tool. Just watch where you sit. Those pine trees can be a bitch. See more after the jumptastic jump.
You always hear designers talking about making objects “pop.” Making certain pieces catch your eye. The Cubic Switchplate literally adds a new dimension of a poppability, creating the illusion of a three dimensional cube-shaped light box, without the need of taking up anymore real estate than a normal flat switch.
Composed of ABS plastic, the Cubic Switchplate might look like it has a depth of a few inches, though in reality only projects about 3 mm from the wall. Talk abut a space saver. Adding the illusion of depth without adding depth. Trip-tastic, dude. More image love after the jumple-rumple.
I suppose kids would generally enjoy this more than adults but I sure as hell love the idea that this bowl is running with. The S.O.S. bowl features half of a plane or ship molded to the bottom of the bowl so that when you pour your cereal or soup in, it gives off the illusion of a sinking ship. Pretty clever, eh?
Found on Instructables, this upside-down bookshelf is a great party gag for your apartment or home. It actually works as a fully-functional bookshelf despite the books being held upside down. It uses a thin strip of elastic cloth to keep the books in place and shouldn’t take more than an afternoon to build. Quite the illusion…
Is it a teaser for a new song, Baby Got Mac, or a new movie, Babies In A MacBook? Nope, just a new MacBook display illusion. MacBook display optical illusions are by no reach of the imagination a new phenomenon, though this specific one is. The nameless baby looks as though he is stuck in a MacBook, reaching with all of his rosy-cheeked glee to get out of the screen. “Pleaze help mez!” — Andrew Dobrow
Not to be insensitive, but this clock kinda reminds me of the Titanic. Which makes me giggle because I instantly think about the movie, when is Leo freezing to death just so Kate Winslet wouldn’t get a little chill to her fat ass. Now that’s one devout asshole. The Sinking Clock concept gives the illusion that your digital time piece is falling through your table.
The clock remains half buried into your table for all to admire and is sure to garner some second glances. Just note that your should not put it in water, the sinking effect will turn into fireworks. — Andrew Dobrow
Bath towel racks are a dime a dozen. Your standard towel rack is a metal rod attached to a wall which a towel can be lazily thrown on. Here is a rack that is similar to other new gadgets which seem like they are in danger of falling in front of your eyes. Umbra has just launched this new shelf design, which should drop the jaws open on those who are expecting to see the towels to continue their descent. The rack gives the towels that often sought out “defying physics” look.
The rack inconspicuously hides mounted on the wall and discreetly fits into the fold of your towels, creating the illusion of suspension. Very cool piece of design here. — Andrew Dobrow
Heck, how does that work? No photoshop, no fancy tricks; works on any of your lights at home, too.
We have the answer after the jump.
