Category: Fun
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Nike to Release Self Lacing Shoes from Back to the Future II
Nike is on track to fulfill a science-fiction prophecy with its plans to release “self-lacing” shoes inspired by Back to the Future II. The sports retail giant recently went public with plans to produce Air MAG shoes, modeled after the futuristic kicks worn by Michael J. Fox’s character Marty McFly. When McFly is transported to the year…
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Artist Turns Unusual Animal Problems Turned Into Clever Comics!
Having a bad day? It’s not just you… animals have problems too! And it has become the task of Animal Problems, a fabulous little blog containing the illustrations of Geoffrey Hewer-Candee, to inform you about them! So next time you encounter a problem, just have a think about the many problems animals encounter. Then breath…
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3D Printed Robotic Dress Defends Your Personal Space!
Designer Anouk Wipprecht, a talented artist who specializes in wearable electronics and “interactive couture“, has created the “Spider Dress“, an incredible interactive robotic exoskeletal dress that uses Intel Edison technology to act as a defense system if someone gets too close. Aptly called the ‘Spider Dress’, this piece of wearable tech features animatronic mechanical limbs that respond to external stimuli…
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What Not to Say to a Photographer, EVER
As you know, we have a lot of respect for creatives – artists, designers and photographers – who make this world a more bold and beautiful place. Photographers have it especially tough since most people don’t quite understand what goes into being a professional photographer. That’s why it’s especially funny to read this series, by…
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The Alphabet With Illustrations Based on Human Anatomy
When it comes to the alphabet, we like letters as much as the next person. But Venezuela-based artist Laura Facci clearly LOVES letters, recently creating a delightful illustrated alphabet in which each letter is based on different elements of human anatomy. Now you can love letters and the human body at the same time! And don’t forget, if you’re…
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Renaissance Portraiture, Fast Food Style
Inspired by the beauty of Renaissance paintings, German photographer Rebecca Rütten puts a spotlight on contemporary fast food culture in her series Contemporary Pieces, rendering greasy burgers and takeout containers in the dramatic lighting and classical style of the Old Masters. Elegant aesthetics and unhealthy, calorie-laden meals are juxtaposed in these portraits and still lifes, drawing…
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Your Deepest And Darkest Fears in Comic Form
Unless you’re Chuck Norris, you’re probably scared of something. If it’s a weird or irrational something, you can now submit it to illustrator Fran Krause who will turn it into part of his “DEEP DARK FEARS” comic strip project! You can see some of our favorites below, and submit your own fear to Krause for consideration via…
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Mr Incredibeard Has Incredible Beards
Two years ago, Isaiah Webb uploaded a photo to his Instagram of what he called his ‘Lorax beard’. The photo went viral, and “Incredibeard” was born. Fast forward to today, and the 30-year-old San Francisco Bay Area native has a massive following online with hundreds of thousands of fans on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Webb continues to push the envelope, executing more ambitious…
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Doodles Doodle with Real Life Objects!
Bangladesh-based cartoonist and graphic designers Manik and Ratan have started a fun series where their cartoon characters interact with real life objects. The twin brothers’ adorable monsters and men look like they’re having the time of their lives, zooming past us in a LEGO car or figuring out how a magnifying glass works. The artists…
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Wow! A 1,000-Piece CMYK Color Gamut Jigsaw Puzzle
This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle contains exactly 1,000 different colors arranged in the form of a CMYK gamut and is guaranteed to drive you insane. The creator of the 1,000 Colors puzzle, Clemens Habicht, suggests the puzzle is actually easier than traditional image-based puzzles. When faced with a field of color, he says the placement of every…