The Swiss department of Amnesty International has a new campaign, taking a different approach to spread awareness of the extreme violence and poverty around the globe. They definitely got our attention. You can find more pictures here.

Sneakers have been the inspiration for many artists of our generation and they will continue to be for as long as we have feet. With that said, check out the  art of John Lawrence. The detail of his work is incredible. For more picks and a full interview with the artist himself, take a look at Sneaker Freaker.

Toy designer Frank Kozik crafted this special edition Ludwig Van Beethoven bust with a twist from Clockwork Orange for Juxtapoz.  Released in a limited run of 50 pieces, you can get yours now from the web store.

Yamaha Japan has teamed up with the design team KDDI to create some mobile phone/music instrument prototypes. This project will give the modern musician and technology geek a whole new way to approach the creative process.  The prototypes are currently being shown in exhibits throughout Japan and there is talk of mass production for Japanese consumers in the near future.  Watch the demonstration videos here.

Tell the man how you feel about him looking in your bags next time your at the airport, with these metal sheets made to fit in your luggage with a custom message of your choice and lets see how far they let you get with this clever piece of expression.

A robotic suit that reads brain signals and will help those with mobility issues walk for the price of 2,200 a month.  The suit, called HAL (hybrid assistive limb) will be available in about a month in Japan and the future is upon us as we know it.  For thr full article check MyTelus