Tag: design
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The Loch Ness Monster is Real and Infuses Your Tea
It’s still up for debate as to whether or not the Loch Ness Monster is real or not, but in the world of tea he is alive and well AND infusing your tea just for kicks! The guys over at OTOTO Design came up the these Baby Nessie Tea Infusers, and they may change your tea-time…
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An Enchanted Forrest of Light Created by an Amazing Chandelier
Imagine an enchanted forest, with swaying branches and the howls of the animals around you on a moonlit night. That’s the effect of the incredible Forms of Nature chandelier, created by Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz. When you turn it on, a tangled roots and branches casts 360 degree shadows transforming your entire room to look like an enchanted forest.…
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Crazy? Architect Creates Window That Turns Into a Balcony!
In one of the more interesting designs we’ve seen in a while, Argentinian architect Aldana Ferrer Garcia has created a concept for an extending window that allows apartment-dwellers to enjoy the sky from their oft-cramped quarters. The “More Sky” windows all swing or otherwise extend out from the wall to create cozy seated alcoves. According to…
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Hypnotizing Geometric Shapes & Lines by Thai Photographer
Every now and then, we stumble across a little bit of magic when looking through our @artFido instagram feed. Thailand artist Dhavebaj Anupabsthian‘s instagram feed is one such account, with its visuals of geometric shapes and lines. Using his phone’s camera, a couple of graphic editing apps on his tablet and Instagram’s tools, his hypnotizing photos are…
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A Lantern For Your Room That Looks Like the Moon!
Looking for an amazing gift for that someone special? What don’t you buy them the moon! More specifically, Acorn have just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo seeking funds to make a moon lantern! It’s made from glass fiber and latex, and comes in 7 different sizes ranging from 3.2 inches to 23.6 inches. We. Just. Love.…
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The Art of the Colourful Handwoven Mandala
With the advent of social media, art of all forms are constantly being ‘re-discovered’ and ‘reinvented’ to an entirely new audience of hungry eyes and minds. One such art form which we have seen become hugely popular in recent times is that of the mandala. Artist Jay Mohler has reached master level in this art form, meticulously…
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This is What a USD$95 Million Penthouse Looks Like, 1,369 Ft Above New York
Think property in your city is expensive? Spare a thought for New Yorkers, where property prices are in a world of their own. The ever-changing and iconic New York City skyline can probably be called a celebrity all its own. 432 Park Avenue is the address of a new 1,396-foot skyscraper that brings yet another extraordinary change…
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A Mesmerizing Alarm Clock That Works Using Magnetic Fluids
Ferrolic is a mesmerizing clock which relies on the manipulation of magnetic fluids to display the time. Invented by Zelf Koelman, the clock uses ferrofluid – a liquid that becomes strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field – to display recognizable shapes in response to magnets embedded inside the clock’s aluminum frame. The moving blobs look almost alive, a…
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Painstakingly Hand Crafted World Globes By One of the Last Globemakers
Peter Bellerby wanted a globe for his father’s 80th birthday. Unfortunately, he had to choose between flimsy cheap globes and fragile antiques. Bellerby chose the door number three, and decided to make one himself. This was much harder than he realized, starting with the search for accurate maps, and ending up with globe rotation issues. Along…
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Amazing Photorealistic Portraits Created with a Single Piece of Thread
Kumi Yamashita is a New York artist who uses mathematics and her expertise in visual calculations to create thread and nail portraits called Constellation. The artist’s work astounds many with its meticulously executed construction and the fine details that are captured through her creative diligence. By using three basic items—a wooden block (painted white), nails, and a single piece of…