Clocks seem to pop up quite often when rummaging through Internets for industrial design inspiration. I’m not sure why, the only clocks I ever use are the ones on my computer and cell phone (doesn’t every device have a clock these days?). Because of the seemingly overwhelming amount of digital time-telling devices, I general ignore the things. However, this one caught my eye. It’s sleek, and is usable on either dark or light surfaces. Now, if only it switched from white to black and vice-versa based on the room’s lighting, that’d be swell.

Here’s some more concepts & products from Kibardindesign.

Well, I just figured out what I’m going to be doing on this wonderful Friday night. @zefrank tweeted on Twitter, a link to this mixed bag of audio goodies. I had no idea what I was in for, but I came out 20 minutes later with a decent (albeit sometimes rough) track. Don’t worry I’m not about to quit my day job and go off to become the next Pete Tong, but give it a listen, or go check out Hobnox for yourself!

Colchuck – Orchid & Echelon - { Hobnox Audiotool Test }

I’ve always wanted a Monome or a Tonori-On since my first encounter with one at a local music shop. These things (step sequencers, actually) are just, fun. Throw in a drum machine and a keyboard synthesizer all synced up to each other, and you can mess around endlessly.

Here’s a kooky crazy new bit of technology for ya. It’s pretty wonderful how these “cookie sized” mini-computers interact with each other. My first question, are they open source (kinda like the Arduino)? I’d like to get my hands dirty with a bit of code and a few of these. Second, how much? Third, if you could do anything you wanted with these digital building blocks, what kid of unique uses can you come up with?

I know, the acting in the Arduino video is lame. But you’ve gotta admire their willingness to make fools of themselves to make an otherwise dry topic (somewhat) awesome.