Founded in 1995 by the firm’s namesake Artemy Lebedev, Russia’s Art. Lebedev Studio’s credo is: “Design will save the world.” Perhaps, with their latest creation, they plan to amend that motto to: “Design will protect the world from robbers.” The Defendius Door Chain is the latest toy from the Lebedev studio, who’s cheeky approach to industrial design is probably more famous for its fascination with tactile electronics than with home security. Having produced from hyper-geometric kettles to custom fonts, there most reputable design is the surreally innovative Optimus Maximus keyboard– the first type pad with a fully customizable display for each key– a multilingual, shortcut-happy playscape for the fingers.

The Defendius is decidedly less versatile, but it’s a great example of the maverick design firm’s playful but practical wit. Made from 100% Titanium Alloy Construction, it’s been tested to withstand up to 700 lbs. of force. The irony that it could conceivably take you longer to get out of your apartment than it’d take for an intruder to get in, is a wicked design joke well worth the $50 price tag.

Buy: $50

Bent less on world domination, as the name might suggest, and more on the reinterpretation of fashion accessories, ARMREVOLUTION focuses mainly on re-imagining the standard cufflink. Creating what they call “arm architecture,” ARMREVOLUTION defines their project as a movement, drawing from elements of architectural design to challenge conventional notions of luxury and accessories. It’s an approach that, while perhaps a bit theatrical (peep the website’s high production intro video), has produced some inarguably cool cufflinks.

The flagship line is the Perpetual Series: six designs, each cut from super smooth Japanese steel, each with a unique closure system. The innovation is unmistakeable (all of the designs have patents pending), and the look is pretty killer too. Clean, understated, utilitarian– it’s industrial design for your shirt cuffs. Originally available by appointment only in NY and London, the company launched an e-commerce site back in December. As expected, cufflinks this innovative carry a fairly hefty price tag. These’ll run you between $695 and $750. But, what’s a revolution without a little sacrifice?

Buy: from $695

Designer Nieke Sybrandy has come up with a great concept with her ASCII curtains. Many of today’s blog kiddies and Nintendo Wii-heads are too young to remember the great old computer BBS systems of the late 80s and early 90s, with their crude-but-endearing ASCII graphics and ancient green and amber color schemes. These curtains are a direct throwback to those days of yore, but in a much more sophisticated way. Stylish, organic-looking, but realized with the creative arrangement of old fuddy-duddy computer code. Amazing. [JoshSpear]

Scandinavian Design is a cornerstone in modern furniture design– and this next piece will show you exactly how they’ve remained on top of their industry. This desk obviously features a simple yet modern design. It comes as shown in a black stained ash veneer with a chrome leg. First, we love the single leg design– it makes for more legroom and a more ergonomic workspace. Beyond the standard frame are a few accessories which make this desk an ideal work space. The picture above shows one, the Titan File Pedestal. Not pictured is the Titan Lateral File, a bookcase available in a 3- and 5- shelf unit. Bundle the three together and you’ve got one hell of a home office.

Buy: $ 269

Phillip Grass takes a unique approach to tried-and-true furniture designs. The one pictured above is called the Landing, and is constructed from bent stainless steel, fiberglass and leather. This design is a prototype, but Glass has fully realized projects that are just as fascinating to look at. Phillip Glass does offer a nod to the classic looks of yesteryear with a traditional-looking old-style wooden chair, but that one seems to be the joker in this particular deck. When the Landing hits market, there are plenty of modern design fanatics chomping at the bit to get prices and delivery dates.

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Chiasso presents this fascinating collection of assembled metal Linea art. Designed to appear animated when the light strikes it, Linea Art is perfect for any space you want to liven up with an artistic edge. Some non-representational art blends into the background it’s displayed in, but Linea draw attention to itself by its design and the way it catches the light in the space. At 42 inches long and 24 inches wide, this will be hard to miss.

Buy for $598

Getting a little cramped? Add some space to your life and some beauty to your back yard with the Kithaus K3 prefabricated dwelling. We covered the K3 last week on GearCrave and had to feature it as our weekly favorite. The K3 arrives boxed and ready to build in the location of your choosing. You’ll need qualified help to put this modern chic shack together, which could involve you and a few very handy friends (see: construction experience). After a weekend of work, your fully-erected Kithaus K3 is ready for your design embellishments and finally, your relaxation. Stretch out, kick back, and enjoy a little bit of design zen in your own back yard– rain or shine.

Buy | $29,500.

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In this rotten economy of ours, you need to save up all the spare change you can get and never mind that so-called economic stimulus package that is headed our way. Sock some cash away from a rainy day with this wall-mounted bank, and pick your cash-out moment wisely. You’ll really have to break the glass to get at the silver, so make sure you’re well and truly desperate before you put the hammer down. The way things are going at the moment, you could have more money in this bank than you’ve got in your mutual funds by the time George W. leaves office.

Buy for approximately $20