Say what you want about geeks - but there is one universal truth that binds us all - we love crafts. From puzzles, putting things together to programming, forward-thinking, computer-loving types seem to be drawn to multi-step projects that combine creativity with cleverness.
Foldschool offers a collection of free cardboard furniture cutouts for kids, which you can download, print on any printer and create yourself. It's a craft geek's delight, especially when you have a bunch of cardboard left over from your last tech purchase.
The Foldschool philosophy: Mass culture is run by superficiality and ecological absurdity. The designs are free because the company wants to make "good design available for everyone," but they do accept donations.
Last week PopSugar reported that Courteney Cox hit up Il Sole with her daughter, little Coco. I couldn't help but notice the usually chic Cox was sporting an awkward, "this was inspired by a 47-year-old business man" cell phone clip on her belt.
Sadly, Courteney isn't the only celebrity to commit this major geek faux paux. Nicole Richie's fella Joel Madden was also spotted wearing his BlackBerry on his hip recently, leading me to believe that somewhere there are a pack of stylists or personal assistants encouraging the use. Yes, I know, they are important, busy people, but your phone shouldn't be worn as an accessory in any circumstance.
As always, my advice is to get a more chic and discreet cell phone holder, which will allow you to keep your phone within reach, but not attached to your body.
I will admit, I wanted to award her the bag after seeing her creative comment, but went ahead and drew names from a basket as I had promised. And what do you know, her number (30) was chosen! After winning she e-mailed me:
"I'm so totally thrilled to have won. You're right, I figured my chances were zero after reading some of the other submissions (plus, that whole random draw thing...) What a fantastic birthday present from you all. As for me, I'd like to thank the academy...and all of my fabulous friends at Geeksugar."
The Pixelator aims to turn those ugly, blinding video billboard ads into art and pulls it off like only a geek can.
Made of white foamboard interlocked in a grid and covered in heavy frost diffusion gel, the Pixelator is placed over bright ads or television screens and reflects a colorful, pixelated image.
It's an unauthorized on-going video art performance collaboration with the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority, Clear Channel Communications, and its selected artists.
For additional details and tips on making your own, read more
Is your current BBQ neither hot, stylin' nor rockin'? You may just need "the world's first MP3 blasting barbecue."
According to Crave,
the Memphis Barbecue hides a speaker behind a retro-designed front panel that sports a chrome emblem worthy of the grill on a '50s hot rod.
I'm a wee bit overwhelmed by the combination of music and meat, but I know no one wants to put their iPod on the grill, so this may be the next best option. Would you sport one?
Adding a little geek flare to your house never hurt anyone and with a surge of stylish and modern designs, it no longer has to be clunky and awkward. From LED lights, circuit-board art and even vintage tech prints, adding a hit of geek to your surroundings can be done in a simple, classy way that says "yeah, I'm a geek, but I don't wear a pocket protector or have an elaborate shrine to Star Wars in my bedroom."
A favorite at quirky shops around the states, the Welcome In Binary Floor/Door Mat is not only pretty and artistic, but it actually reads 'welcome' in binary code. "Your UPS delivery guy is going to think it's just a cool, funky, retro pattern," says ThinkGeek. "And he'll be right. But your uncle from NASA will see that pattern as a collection of seven other patterns at which point he'll quickly decode the message, chuckle, and slap the knocker on your door." ($39.99)
The Numbra House Number System created by designer Matt Carr is an inexpensive and classic way to infuse your life with a little techie-ness. The numbers come with adjustable tabs for customizing numbers and can be reversed to expose either brushed metal or black finish. ($11)
In preparation for her upcoming wedding, one woman sent the makers of Mii Sculptures her and her fiance's Miis and had them make some super geeky wedding cake toppers.
I couldn't find any photos of what the couple looks like in real life, but everyone knows I'm a geeky cake fanatic. I say these two are a match made in heaven.
Inspired to make your own Mii - perhaps just electronically? - join the geeksugar Mii Challenge group and make your Mii online! read more
Say what you want about geeks - but there is one universal truth that binds us all - we love crafts. From puzzles, putting things together to programming, forward-thinking, computer-loving types seem to be drawn to multi-step projects that combine creativity with cleverness. 
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