Boardeli Longboards, a tiny start-up out of Canada, already has the kind of reputation bigger companies ache for. Maybe it’s because their boards are awesome-looking, limited-edition pintails from worldwide designers (including longtime JS favorite Adriean Koleric, and our very own Motomichi), or maybe it’s because the boards have bragging rights to an incredible ride, but something about the company has sent parts of the longboard/design community abuzz. Boardeli’s first round, Series 1, features 15 boards by 15 designers, each produced in a run of 100. Soon to come is another set of three boards produced in a run of 10, which we will undoubtedly find reason to post on, so watch for it here, (or there), then get yourself on some nice Canadian wood.

Adriean Koleric, a refreshing designer out Alberta (and a long time favorite of Josh’s) has teamed up with a selection of artists and given them free reign over his Monster Lamp. We’re thrilled to report that the first featured artist is Spear Collective’s very own Motomichi, and even more thrilled to show you this awesome result of the collaboration. Motomichi’s tendencies toward minimalistic use of color and monster-infused methodology blend naturally with Adriean’s lamp– I’m seriously lovin’ the layered effect of all these monsters. This one made it to the Prototype exhibit at the Toronto Interior Design Show last month, but I’m not sure where it’s living now (probably munching on someone’s living room). This is too great a surface for an artist not to turn out something worth noting, so we’ll keep an eye out for the rest of the collabs and keep you posted. Full photos after the jump…

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Designer Adriean Koleric finally has his new site up “Think Item“. He was the designer for that Fresh Mailbox Design we saw back in April– clearly talented. He admits the new site is a bit over the top, but it’s tons of fun, and shows his concepts, designs, and exhibitions. Also, rumor has it the site is full of easter eggs and surprises, so click around!

This is Adriean Koleric’s fresh take on a new mailbox design. This product was originally developed as an entry for the 2005 Frost furniture prototype exhibit in Edmonton. The designer’s intention was to come up with a fresh take on an old standard and to challenge himself to stay away from stalwarts such as chairs, tables, and shelves. I totally applaud the creative approach on this one. The design almost makes the box appear like it’s growing out of the ground itself. The frosted plexi-glass ‘MAIL’ text is meant to be back lit from within the box’s cavity. A light sensitive transformer is used to automatically light the sign once the sun sets. It’s not exactly clear, but I imagine it’s mounted directly into the ground, and mail is picked up from a small door in the back.