Extremely colorful and foldable, the cover of German design magazine Novum was inspired by Richard Buckminster Fuller. Created by Hamburg-based agency Paperlux, the geometric cover allows readers to bend and fold the cover any way that they wish. More then 1,000 triangles were die-cut into the surface of the paper – more than 140 die cuts per cover. View the making of the cover: Jaime Derringer, F

My laptop weighs about 20 pounds. OK, I’m exaggerating, but at about 3 years old, it’s already completely outdated, clunky and ready for retirement. Laptops are getting smaller and lighter – something I remember wishing for when I used to travel for work quite a bit. I’d love to get my hands on a new, ultra-fast lightweight laptop. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love my tablet for watching movies a

California-based artist Andrew Myers drills thousands of painted screws into wood and then individually paints each screw head. A labor-intensive process, Myers explains that these are more a labor of love than a profitable endeavor. [via Freshome] Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk, is a Jersey girl living in SoCal. She dreams about funky, artistic jewelry + having enough

Ten architecture students from Columbia University GSAPP have recently completed Polymorphic, a kinetic installation in the form of a bench. Utilizing an innovative design and engineering solution inspired by the kinetic action of a see-saw and the reverberating motion of a slinky, the double-sided bench is made of a series of 119 interconnected sections and an interactive balance board. The secti

Tubohotel is exactly what it sounds like – a hotel made of tubes. At Tubohotel, you book your own private giant concrete drainage tube, which includes a queen-sized bed, bedding, storage, curtains, and lighting. Some are stacked in a pyramid shape. The tubes keep a pretty consistent temperature and even come with electrical outlets and WiFi. Surrounding the tubes is a more communal area with picni

Oh my gosh I can’t take the awesomeness of this Plantable table from JAILmake. Plantable married the idea of growing and eating food into one product. The legs act as trestles and the feet as planters. The top is a solid oak surface for preparation and eating. JAILmake will be exhibiting at Designersblock during the London Design Festival. Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk

I pretty much fell in love with this loft when I first laid eyes on it. The stainless steel netting! The bookcases! The roundy stairs! Located in Prague, Czech Republic, this loft is located in an attic space making it a challenge because of its size and the existing architecture. However, A1 Architects transformed the space like a champ – making it into a more than livable modern space with high-

Sander van der Haarod of Netherlands-based design firm Spell sent over some of their new projects, of which this Nomad table caught my eye. Because we are still discovering the ways in which we use tablets, we need to re-think how furniture might be better designed to accommodate these new lifestyles. The Nomad table has a special cutout that serves as a stand for your tablet, great for reading, w

Located in Australia, this modern home by Vibe Design Group has an exterior that was inspired by 60s and 70s stereo cabinets. The house sits atop steel posts reminiscent of stereo cabinet legs and featuring vertical slats that evoke the feeling of speaker casing. I love the glowing pool, transparent railings, and feeling of privacy and openness at the same time. [via Architizer] Jaime Derringer, F

So clever. Word Puzzle universal wrapping paper — design and art direction by Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti. Simply locate the holiday you need, circle it, and you’re good to go. [via David Airey and The Dieline] Editor’s note: I’m not one to say anything about designers copying each other, but I think it is important to point out that a very similar idea was realized in 2007 by Ricard Ferre

The Silkchair by Alvi Design is an eco-friendly chair made of FSC-certified oak with a back and seat created using silk thread strung through the frame. Looks like a harp and reminds me of these String chairs by egawa+zbryk. Jaime Derringer, Founder + Executive Editor of Design Milk, is a Jersey girl living in SoCal. She dreams about funky, artistic jewelry + having enough free time to enjoy some