Seven Unexpected Uses for Social Media

The influence of social media in contemporary society is irrefutable, as are the benefits that can be gained from them.

Facebook Goes Green

Here are six innovative groups and apps that have taken the fight for a greener future into the world of Facebook.

Ten Designers to Watch at New Zealand Fashion Week 2012

Turning Junk into Designer Furniture

These pieces of upcycled furniture have taken pieces of trash and turned them into treasure.

Giveaways /// Win a $300 Adi-Cash Voucher

We have $300 adi-cash Voucher to giveaway to one lucky reader to kit themselves in adidas.

Ten Incredibly Useful Websites

Here are some sites you might not know about, but should.

Beautiful Recycled Houses

Environmentalists have brought new meaning to the phrase "one man's junk is another man's treasure".

Live: Watch the Curiosity Rover Land on Mars

People around the world are currently tuning in to watch the live stream of the Curiosity Rover landing on Mars today.

14 Brilliant Business Card Designs

With designs that range from a balloon to a fortune cookie to a lego piece, here are some of our favourite creative business cards.

New York’s Buildings on Top of Buildings

Some of the city's wealthier residents have come up with an inventive way to squeeze into The Big Apple.

The Most Magnificent Stadiums in Olympic History

Host cities compete to see who can construct the most awe-inspiring sporting amphitheatres.

Positive Posters Use Design to Highlight Global issues

This creative initiative is a competition and exhibition asking designers worldwide what they think the most pressing global issues are.

Ray-Ban Turns 75

Happy Birthday Ray-Ban x

A Short Film Made Using Musical Bicycle Parts

Brooklyn artist Stephen Meierding has pulled bicycles apart in order to make his short film 'Bicycle Sounds'.

Nine of the World’s New Futuristic Buildings

Here are some of the most mind-boggling futuristic building designs which are in the planning stage or already under construction.

Nike’s Green Creation

Designed and tailored in Italy, Nike has produced the globe's most eco-friendly football boot.

Jimmy D presents Rising Sun, Melting Moon

Central to any Jimmy D collection is a multitude of references, contrasts and ideas joined together in a unique stream-of-consciousness code.

Review /// Nike+ Sportswatch and LunarGlide+ 4

Budding New York Marathon runner Dan Dale reviews the Nike+ Sportswatch and the Nike LunarGlide+ shoes.

Giant LEGO Structures Around the World

To celebrate LEGO's 50th Anniversary in Australia, take a look at the most spectacular giant LEGO structures from around the world.

Hooroo: A New Kind of Travel Website

Real people who really want to share their travel adventures.

20 Quirky and Creative Beds

Beds can be used to express our inner self, to represent our deepest loves or simply help us wake up and get going in the morning.

Top 5 Fashion News

Christina Roys wraps up the latest in Fashion News before she heads off on her big OE.

Get a Hobby: Eight Short Courses to Take This Winter

Unleash some creative talent or start a new hobby by signing up to a short course in something a little bit different.

A Guide to the Best Radio Apps

In a world so rammed with visual stimulation, it is incredible to think that the simplicity of the sound of a voice is still an engaging notion.

A Bookcase That Cleverly Stores Chairs and Tables

As If From Nowhere gives you both storage space and a dining set that can be easily assembled for unexpected guests.

Turn Your Bike Frame into a Basket

This simple yet effective design comes in two parts: one long piece of elastic and a sheet of clear plastic buttons.

Concrete Playground meets Thousand Piece Puzzle

Concrete Playground Fashion Editor, Christina Roys catches up with the brains behind Thousand Piece Puzzle to find out more about their unique approach to online retail.

The New Invention For Long-Distance Lovers

Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of your partner's heartbeat - even when they're not there.

Move Your Senses with BMW and Ecoya

To celebrate the launch of the all-new BMW 3 Series, BMW and Ecoya have joined forces to experiment with what completes the ultimate driving experience.

Fashion News

Charlie Brown, the Australian fashion designer known for her beautiful cocktail dresses, evening dresses and bridal wear, will be showing for the first time at New Zealand Fashion Week this year.

Ten Beautifully Creative Desk Spaces

Ensure your working day is never average again with these fun, unorthodox desk designs.

Ryosuke Fukusada’s Wooden Light Bulb

Using an ancient technique called 'rokuro', the bulb features an LED light wrapped in a thin layer of wood.

Japanese Firm Designs Mobile Pod Home

Calling all nomads and avid campers: a Japanese company has now designed a mobile pod home that will fit in a mini van and can be assembled on any terrain.

Concrete Playground Meets Pia Boutique

Concrete Playground Fashion Editor catches up with Pia Boutique to find out more about this exciting new label.

The Hour’s Latest Headlines Brought To You By Your Coffee Sleeve

Y&R had the innovative thought to to turn a coffee cup sleeve into a social opportunity.

App Designed To Help The Blind Navigate Around Buildings

As of late, there has been a concerted effort to ensure those with disabilities are still able to to take full advantage of what is constantly being churned out on the technology front.

Beautiful World Maps of Facebook Activity

Justin Moore created these global maps as a captivating visual indicator of where and who the world's Facebook users are.

Project Handbag

Sally Ridge, Nerida Cortese, Jayne Kiely, Hinewehi Mohi, Amanda Midgley and Jacinda Ardern are just some of the high profiled NZ women who are donating their own pre-loved bags.

Top 5 Fashion News

A round up of Auckland's fashion happenings this week.

An Umbrella That Makes 8-Bit Sounds in the Rain

Ever wondered what the rain sounds like in an 8-bit form?

Concrete Playground Meets Adele Frost

From the camera to the catwalk to the clothing rack, Ms. Frost has all layers of the fashion industry covered.

Google Launches World Wonders Project

Ever wish you could teleport out of the office and into, say, the idyllic surrounds of the Versailles Palace?