HBO’s Game of Thrones is known for its amazing visuals; they are sweeping and make you feel like you’re in Westeros and the lands across the Narrow Sea. Those designs started as pieces of concept art. Artist Kimberley Pope has worked on both seasons of the series, and she’s posted several designs on her website (beware some spoilers for season 2 in King’s Landing).
If you’re a fan of the series, you should take a look. You’ll recognize scenes from the series, and the art will instantly transport you into George R.R. Martin’s world. I hope these get released one day in a giant book.
View more designs after the break.
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Nikita Kovalev created this concept “Bang Bang” doorknob for those who love firepower and hate boring household accessories. Although there doesn’t seem to be many details about the design, there are a few additional photos. Hit the jump to check them out.
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There’s practically a different Monopoly theme for every day of the month. Apparently, there isn’t a Mass Effect edition though. DeviantArt user TommyFilth decided to rectify this problem and design a custom board and game pieces. I approve of the level of dedication.
Check out a gallery with more pieces after the break.
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Push bikes (or balance bikes) are a great way for kids to learn, but this custom Light Cycle version from Trek designer Ryan Callahan is clearly too cool for preschool. The only problem is that it’s a one-off concept bike created for a recent TrekWorld trade show.
However, we’re still holding out hope that your kid could be derezzing other kids on the playground sometime in the near future.
(Bicycle Design via Wired)
It’s only a rubber strip with two holes, but for a kid with an imagination, it will turn any old tree branch into a swashbuckling sword. Sadly, it’s only a concept at the moment—but it’s something you could easily make at home. And while you’re at it, make a lightsaber version as well.
(Naama Agassi via The Fancy via OhGizmo)
I would suspect that this iBlackboard iPhone case will remain a concept for obvious reasons. Although, I find it odd that the designers would go right to a chalk blackboard and not the more logical dry erase board. The latter probably wouldn’t work either, but at least you reduce the chances of destroying your phone.
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Excuse me—Dracula is a coat rack. It would be great if this was an actual product—it would be even better if the vampire was a big cutout of Edward Cullen.
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The name “Slide-Eat” pretty much says it all. This concept table from Studio Klass is designed to allow kids to eat their dinner, then slide off when finished.
So, maybe it should be called Eat-Slide then. And you know that this might be a little too much excitement for kids right after eating, so maybe Eat-Slide-Vomit would be a better name. Not only for this table, but as a sequel to the book Eat, Pray, Love.
(Studio Klass via chictip via Neatorama)
