Inspired by one of the coolest sites I have seen in a muchly long time (well since I found freitag bags) I wanted to share this (threadless) little beauty with you.

Why are these 2 sites so great (IMNSHO(!)); for me one of the biggest failings of the net is that it is so virtual. OK; in some ways that‘s kind of all it can be - it is by its nature a virtual thing, but that’s why I just love it when something comes along that actually affects “real” space.

The freitag bags link takes you to a shop where you can design a bag using recycled pieces of lorry sides, which are then cut out and the bag is sent to you. It is completely unique because of the materials used and its completely individual because YOU design it. Fantastic.

Threadless is the online community thing taken a bit further; you can submit t-shirt designs, vote or comment on submitted designs; and if your design wins, it is created, and sold in their shop - you get a certain cut. It changes the dynamic of shopping. The idea of an interactive shopping experience takes on a whole new dimension.