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kult house by Josh Rhode

Mikey Rox — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:46:07 +0000

Behind every great design there’s a designer who poured his or her blood, sweat, and, most definitely, tears into the project. Some ideas are like a flash of lighting that strike in an instant, while others are the result of banging one’s head repeatedly against a wall. Josh Rhode, founder of Kult House, is a director/designer of brand experiences on emerging platforms. He has designed, lead, and built award-winning experiences, platforms, and flagship products for the likes of Nike, Verizon, FOX, Converse, Disney, and Microsoft. His background in film has cultivated a timeless sense of storyteling, which he combines with craft, strategy, and direction, to define and lead projects from conception to multichannel production. Take a look at this work, even though someplace, somewhere you’ve already seen it before.

Magnus Magnetic iPad Dock

Mikey Rox — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:24:07 +0000

You know when you’re at the gym and you spot that skinny guy with the too-tight shorts who can somehow bench press like 275lbs? Yeah, the Magnus Magnetic iPad Dock is kinda like that guy. Just replace the hot pants with hand-polished aluminum and a rubberized bottom along with the ability to magically attach to your iPad and display it at a near-vertical angle perfect for viewing. Okay, so maybe it’s not magical – more like magnetical – but it’s still kind of a big deal.

Matra e-MO+ Scooter

Mikey Rox — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:13:44 +0000

Vespa what? The MATRA e-MO+ is perfect for short, quick jaunts around town (anywhere you’d foot cycle, but in much less time), and the battery-operated motor is ninja quiet. When you’re finished your errands, the scooter folds into a compact size – small enough that you could fit it onto a service elevator, in fact. Not that this was made with the courier in mind or anything.

Akai MPC Fly

Mikey Rox — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:47:29 +0000

Don’t let being on the go interfere with your inner Dr. Dre. The latest treat from Akai Professional is the MPC (Music Production Controller) Fly, a delicious iPad-compatible touch pad, which also stands upright and attaches magnetically so it can dual-function as a case. The pad works in conjunction with the Akai MCP app, providing portable access to nearly all the features of the desktop version – which means that you can work on your next #1 hit wherever you are. Via.

Fusiontable

Mikey Rox — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:44:46 +0000

Fusiontable is a fully functional pool table that also seats six without anyone knowing their brunch is over billiards. Isn’t it about time you upgraded from the wobbler you found in the “FREE” section of Craigslist to something decidedly sexier?

Smart Stand Sleeve for Tablets

Mikey Rox — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:37:09 +0000

This sturdy sleeve for your tablet protects it from everyday mayhem with the ability to Megatron itself into an attractive viewing stand. Using magnets hidden within the body of the case and small plastic tabs at the base, this smart stand folds into two different positions – one ideal for typing and the other perfect for watching your favorite flicks. $49

Klipsch Stadium Speakers

Mikey Rox — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:41:15 +0000

Sixty years of Klipsch craftsmanship partners with Apple’s AirPlay technology to produce incredible sound and breathes life and depth into films, TV, playlists, and even that forgotten clip of a beer-soaked rendition of “Roxanne.” They all stream effortlessly throughout your home – and sound damn good doing it.

The Illustrations of Troy Galluzzi

Mikey Rox — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:33:34 +0000

Fast cars, explosions, enigmatic villainous types, and a gaggle of naked girls – Troy Galluzzi’s collection of comic-inspired pop art reads similar to the storyboards for a Michael Bay film. With bright, flashy imagery, and an easy-to-digest storyline, the best way to enjoy this collection is with a buttery bucket of popcorn.

Volkswagen Beetle E-Bugster Concept

Mikey Rox — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:25:09 +0000

It’s like the VW Beetle went away to camp and came back tan, buff, and with a membership to Greenpeace. This concept coupe boasts more defined lines, a lower roof, and a flatter windshield, so we can see how you’d assume it might be all style and no substance. However the 114-hp/199-lb-ft electric motor, which runs solely on a lithium-ion battery pack, is capable of trekking 110 miles on about a 35-min charge – ultimately keeping the flower in the power. Via

LG Cinema 3D Smart TVs

Mikey Rox — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:56:11 +0000

Whatever flat-screen you tried to score a deal on at 3 a.m. on Black Friday will pale in comparison to LG’s newest gifts from the TV gods. The 84-inch Cinema 3D Smart TV has an astounding 3840×2160 panel, and the 55-inch OLED model has viewing angles of up to 170 degrees, 10-times more contrast than its LCD counterparts, and all while using less power other TVs a fraction of its size. The 4mm bezels are almost invisible, combining all this with scary-realistic 3D images that give each lucky owner the authority to start charging admission to their living rooms.