Turn your wall into an interactive canvas with Scribit

I have just realized that it's less than a month before Christmas and even if I'm an agnostic I like giving and receiving gifts. When it comes to giving, thoughtfulness has much more value than the present itself. But if you don't mind spending a little more, this wall-crawling graffiti robot will do. Warning: It's so cool you'll want to keep it for yourself.

Created by MIT professor Carlo Ratti, Scribit was successfully crowdfunded last year and is now available on the market for $499. The vertical plotter can write and draw on practically any smooth surface. Its erasable markers are formulated to vanish with heat, and the device can operate between four color combinations. The accompanying app offers hundreds of illustrations, and can also import and print any .svg file.

Two nails, a power plug and an Internet connection. That's all you need to use Scribit.

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The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

A story about a duck who likes being different

The hilarious "Duckie Duck" by Kate Toms is one of my recommendations for kids learning to read. My son got this book from his aunt in Calgary a few years ago and since then has become one of his favorites. First of all, this is not your average duck tale. This is a story about a fowl who, candidly, seems to have missed the memo on duck protocol. Most ducks quack, but Duckie whistles. Others love to swim, but not him — Duckie likes boat rides. While other water birds fly, he enjoys floating inside a hot air balloon. The rhyming text and delightful hand-stitched illustrations make the book visually appealing to children. So, if you're looking for a book to teach your quirky little kids to read, "Duckie Duck" is just perfect.

Acorn-shaped meditation pod

Created by LFZ Studio , this giant acorn in France is a cool space to escape the digital deluge. For some, the wooden pod is a temporary escape from reality. For others, it’s a nice place to take a nap. And for a select few, it’s a nerve-wracking dive into claustrophobia. The pod blends perfectly with the forest and the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds create a natural soundtrack for meditation. In this sanctuary, time seems to slow down, allowing for a deeper connection with oneself and nature. |h/t: Design Boom |

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