Door mats as technology? Yes, that’s the case with this Space Invaders flashing LED door mat.
It works on three levels – firstly, it keep the dirt off your lovely new carpets, secondly, it impresses your gadget-loving friends and thirdly, those glowing/flashing invaders might deter any unwanted visitors from crossing your threshold. But probably not.
The flashing image works on a motion sensor, so you’ll not be annoyed by it all day and it is powered by 4x AAA batteries. Available from ThinkGeek, you can pick one up for $69.99 (around £35).
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Mod targets are everywhere theses days (see the shoelaces we featured the other day for proof) so the design has probably lost some of its credibility. But designer Anna Kyyro Quinn has injected some new life into the motif with her Target Cushions. 
Sideboards fell out of favour in the eighties when minimalism ruled design, but before then the sideboard was a feature of most homes, either in the lounge, dining room or hallway. Now the sideboard seems to be making something of a comeback, probably because people are realising it is an incredibly useful piece of furniture. 
In sharp contract to the Eye Clock and other George Nelson clocks we’ve featured previously, the renowned designer also produced a range of clocks for children, the Zoo Timers. 
We’ve not featured a George Nelson clock for a few weeks now, so here is another one for you to look at – the Eye Clock. 