"For space-starved traditionalists and modern ironists, [Rob's] grandfather clock is a fresh take on the classic timepiece."

"Seamlessly melding design with art, the Grandfather Clock also brings together classic with modern, accessibility with intellectualism and the familiar with the new."

"Tools for Dying plays on the idea of extending the reach of design even further -- 6 feet under."

"Tools for Dying Celebrates Design's Long Reach"

"Celebrate the transition to death with the right design aesthetic."

"Offers do-it-yourself instructions for creating improvised knockoffs of seven iconic design pieces"

Pork is also making an impact on art and design.

"New Design Within Reach Stores Parodied"

"Tools for Dying, a tongue-in-cheek variation of DWR's Tools for Living"

Thwart Design's manifesto offers good advice: "Don't let creativity lie dormant."

"Brilliant."

"Check out all the glory of death by design at Tools for Dying"