Take a look at this chair!  Called the Clutch Chair, it’s made from 10,000 drinking straws. This chair comes from designer Scott Jarvie and is intended to comment on our “disposable culture”.  Whether or not you agree, you have to admit that this chair is pretty cool to look at.

See more, including a Clutch Light, here.

Minimalist style for your pet? Yup, that’s what you get with this new line from Doca Pet. Appropriately called Square Meals, these bowls get the job done with simple minimal style perfect for modern spaces. Your pet is sure to love their practical design, as long as you’re serving him his favorite meal that is. See more innovative pet design from Doca Pet here.

You’ll really be glowing in this dress! The Galaxy Dress is embroidered with 24,000 full color LEDs. It’s the largest wearable display in the world, and is currently on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The areas without LEDs are pretty well adorned too, with 4,000 hand applies Swarovski crystals.

Another interesting thing to note – the Galaxy Dress only consumes the same amount of electricity as two household light bulbs!  Would you wear this?!

If you’re a bit clumsy or you just enjoy clever design, you’ll definitely want to check out these Link Mugs. Sold as a set of three, these mugs link together to make them easier to carry.  Simple but smart, I definitely like the design idea. See more from Jonathan Aspinall here.

I like to see materials that would have been thrown out turned into new and inspiring pieces, and this collection from William Stranger is definitely among the most creative I’ve seen.  These pieces are made from reclaimed stripes of wood from an abandoned bowling alley. Called Second Life, this collection includes tables, wall art, and more,  all of which would have been trash if it wasn’t for Stranger. This will certainly make you think twice next time you see a demolition site won’t it?!

See more sustainable furniture from Stranger here.

Next time you get stuck at the airport, at least it will be a little more comfortable.  The Suited Case consists of four travel bags that link together to form a couch. I’m guessing it’s probably not as comfortable as my sofa at home, but more comfortable than airport seating – most definitely.

Suited Case comes from Nieuwe Heren, a design collaboration made up of Erik de Nijs and Tim Smit.  Both just graduated the school of art in Utrecht in 2009 and their site features a plethora of cool and innovative products and ideas.  Check out more here.