Something for the weekend. The London based illustrator Rob Ryan has opened a shop. The space, which only opens at weekend, is filled with Rob’s work ranging from screenprints to ceramics. So if you’re in London’s East End on the weekend, check out Ryantown at 126 Columbia Road.

See more work by Rob Ryan.

Chill out in London. In these stressful financial times it’s good to hear that Buddha Bar, the famous chill-out Paris nightspot, has now opened a London branch. Located under Waterloo Bridge in a Grade 2 listed space, the place has been created by Raymond Visan, the creator behind the original Parisian Buddha Bar. So expect the oriental vibes, design, and food of the original, plus the signature hip chill-out music soundtrack (there are currently 14 best-selling Buddha Bar music compilations – if you like laid back chill-out tunes with an oriental flavouring, do yourself a favour and check them out.)

Find out more about Buddha Bar.

Flat-pack emergency shelter. This is a great bit of construction from a designer currently studying Product Design at Central St Martins. Cemal Okten’s flat packing temporary shelter is constructed from waterproofed cardboard, and allows space for eight people. Possibly a cheap, recyclable option for emergencies? Or, at the very least, a seriously hip home for the homeless.

See more work by Cemal Okten.

I know, I know, I know… I just mentioned Anna Ter Haar, but here Outlines Project is too cool not to mention. I want to do this in my house!

So hot, my sunglasses are melting! You gotta love Anna Ter Haar’s Dripping Sunglasses made for the catwalk show of designer Klavers van Engelen fall / winter 2008-2009 collection shown at Milan fashion week.

See more work by Anna Ter Harr.

New clothing available from Parra. I’ve mentioned Rockwell Clothing by illustrator/artist Parra before, but it now seems the clothing store is full of new products featuring Parra’s distinct graphic styles.

Buy some new threads at Rockwell Clothing.

New work by Marcus Walters. Hyper talented illustrator and designer Marcus Walters has new work featured in an upcoming exhibition along with work by a whole host of international image-makers and illustrators. The exhibition entitled The Joyful Bewilderment, is curated by friends Marcus Oakley, Simon Peplow and Holly Wales starts with a private view on Thursday October 2nd at 7pm-12am at Rough Trade East, ‘Dray Walk’, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL (there will be live music and more…)

Marcus has also completed a series of illustrations (featured above) for a book about environmental and social actions. This new book for children created by We Are What We Do (the “I’m not a plastic bag” people!) and Walters’ design studio New Future Graphic will be available in all major bookshops and Sainsbury’s from Mid October.

See more work by Marcus Walters

‘Avant garde constructivist cookery’, may be a mouthful, but I suppose that’s appropriate for canapés. A lifelong love of all things Russian has led chef Tom Wolfe to learn all about 1930′s avant garde constructivist art, Russian cuisine and architecture. These subjects have influenced his unique dishes and his career as a culinary architect and food designer. Through his company Bluefood Produktions, he produces delicious and aesthetically beautiful food for many high-profile clients, such as as the pure constructivist style canapé trays and bite-sized treats for Stolichnaya Vodka.

Tom works with cutting edge photographer Richard Haughton to capture his sleek and innovative style, and many of these images are soon to be published in his forthcoming book on ‘couture cooking’, but in the meantime check out his slideshow for a taste of what the book may have to offer.