Geek is chic.
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 Read more
Pixelated furniture and accessories aren't just for the geek at heart anymore. These days, pixel-inspired home goods are chic, cool, and totally sophisticated. Just look at the examples from Cristian Zuzunaga — not only did he craft that beautiful couch (that I'm still lusting over), but the pixel bag and scarf could jazz up any ole outfit. Now that I mention it, that rug is his, too. He must Read more
It's been a while since we've seen a great geeky pillow (like these 10 great picks), but I'm loving this Pixel Pillow ($50) from CB2. The square throw features pixelated detail in shades of orange, yellow, green and blue, perfect for mixing and matching with all types of couches. Since I'm an admitted sucker for orange, I of course love it. I also love that a geeky, tech-focused design has Read more
Our passion for the lo-res aesthetic of pixels and eight-bit beauty isn't going anywhere regardless of how advanced our digital lives become. For his Fall/Winter 2011 collection, Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga took a different take on his clothing label Anrealage season's prints by transforming familiar florals and color blocking into pixel-style cubes. Kunihiko takes his concept one step Read more
We had to do a double take when we first laid eyes on a room decorated with ixxi tiles. Though the somewhat pixelated accent creates a striking focal point in any room, we had to read on to fully understand what exactly we were looking at. Is it art? Is it a wall structure? Turns out, it's both. Leave it to the Dutch to design an easy system for creating customizable art. By connecting a series Read more
The future of technology may have been on display last week at the Consumer Electronics Show, but there's always room for a little retro design. If you have a soft spot in your heart (and wallet), these iPhone cases will fill it with style. Read more
Etsy seller Miscii has an online store stuffed with things geeks love: pixels, Space Invaders, and retro mix tapes, all in the form of adorable jewelry. Take for example, these Pixel Heart Stud Earrings ($33), which are not only cute and fashionable, but are made from gold plated sterling silver so they go with just about any outfit. Show off your geeky side, and take a gander through some of our Read more
Pixelate your life: design ideas for the home Wedding workout tips from celeb brides and brides-to-be Grey's Anatomy wedding sneak peek: Callie and Arizona tie the knot! What products are cheaper in Costco? Marvelously meat-free meals Are Megan Fox's tattoos disappearing? Tips for staying safe when online dating Eco-friendly alternatives to popular baby toys Take a peek at fresh, innovative Read more
Retina display! Amazing 2048 x 1536 resolution! But now that the new iPad is here, which apps should you download to best appreciate each of those 3.1 million pixels? Many app makers are revamping display quality to fit the iPad resolution, so we've rounded up six that are the most "resolutionary." iPhoto ($5) — A must for the new iPad, edit and further beautify your pictures with the ease of Read more
Neon-colored Post-its all over your workstation certainly may brighten the surroundings, but it's doing nothing for your productivity or organizational skills. Get with the digital jotting and convert the mess of paper stickies ruling your life into neatly organized electronic notes and reminders. Sign up for these apps and websites to stay on your game. And if you really can't let go of the Read more
