Beer Suds for the Smart Set

Raise a pint to pi...literally. With the Pi Pint Glass from theUncommonGreen, you're guaranteed to get smarter with each sip of your favorite stout, pilsner, or porter. Guaranteed because pi (π), the ratio of any circle's circumference to its diameter, is etched on the vessel...to several hundred digits.

Fab Facets | Radiolaria Brooch

The Radiolaria Brooch from Nervous System design studio is just one of the stunning objects created by Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg. From cell cycle rings to seed-inspired lamps, the design duo has positioned their studio at the intersection of science, art, and technology.

Fab Facets | Bohemian Blocks

These fashionable wood shards are sure to spark the imagination of both the young and the young at heart. Fort Standard's White Blocks are made from salvaged wood pieces and finished with non-toxic paint so are safe for all who play and/or design with them.

FeltWatch | DWR's Restore Basket

Felt has become a timeless trend and luck for us, the product design just keeps getting better. This particular object has both great design and a good story. Created by Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen for DWR, the "Restore" basket lives up to its name since it is made from recycled PET bottles. Magazines deserve a cozy nest too.

Fab Facets | DWR's Crushed Bowl

Designed by Julien De Smedt of Copenhagen-based JDS Architects (we love, Love, LOVE them by the way), the DWR exclusive Crushed Bowl - with its equilateral triangles and computer modeling - is yet another gift option for the science or design geek in your life...or yourself.

Hydroponics gets personal

Hydroponics, growing plants in nutrient-rich water, has been around for several decades. But it has mostly been the turf of hard-core growers and gardners. The GrowBottle available at Branch changes all that by giving us all the opportunity to grow our own herbs hydro style. They're small, they're stylish, and they're sustainable.

Karl Zahn's Animal Boxes

Brooklyn-based product designer Karl Zahn created a modern menagerie that offers both form and function. Walrus, available at Areaware, is one of six little animal boxes designed by Zahn to be part sculpture, part storage.