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An African-Inspired Treehouse Has Sprouted Up In London

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Virgin Holidays have built a South African inspired treehouse on London’s Southbank, to promote travel to South Africa. The temporary treehouse installation (only there for one week) was inspired by the Lion Sands Game Reserve accommodation in South Africa. The treehouse is positioned 35-feet above the ground. The best part about this treehouse is that you can win an overnight stay in it. Continue reading »

Banksy Inspired Wall Stickers

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Banksy is the pseudonym and graffiti tag of the renowned British street artist famous for his iconic stenciled designs and political messages. His work can be seen decorating walls and public spaces all over the UK. Synonymous with subversive politics and a punchy high-impact visual effect, Banksy’s stencilled images have quickly gained iconic status and are at the cutting edge of urban trends. His work is collected by many A-list celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Christina Aguilera. The Binary Box has come up with a great idea of creating a series of wall stickers inspired by the street artist. Now you can add a piece of clever art as a feature on your favorite wall. Continue reading »

This Artist Designs A Bench Inspired By Glaciers And Natural Earth Formations

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Brooklyn-based designer Fernando Mastrangelo, has designed this unique and sculptural bench as part of his “Drift” collection. Inspired by glaciers and natural earth formations, the designer used hand-dyed sand with cement to create the bench that represents different layers of earth. Continue reading »

“The Life of Art” Cartoon Quotes Inspired By Kurt Vonnegut

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Kurt Vonnegut, is a 20th-century American writer known for his humanist beliefs. Reading motivating quotes like his really makes someone’s day brighter and more positive. Fortunately, an exceptional artist named Gavin Aung Than thought of a website inspired by quotes from famous people that are adapted to cartoons. Continue reading »

Child Prodigy Aged 13 Creates The Most Amazing Nature-Inspired Drawings You’ve Ever Seen

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While most kids at the age of 13 can hardly draw anything, this Kid’s drawings will astound you. Dušan Krtolica, a 13-year-old child prodigy from Belgrade, Serbia has been making art since he was 2 years old. By the time he was 8 he had already had two national solo exhibitions, and he has since had two more to display his amazing drawings.

He’s work is slowly gaining popularity all over the world. So you better remember this little chubby and charming young boy’s name. Continue reading »

Katerina Kopytina Has Designed an Astronomy Inspired Planter Collection

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Designer Katerina Kopytina, has designed a collection of hanging pots, she has named the Kuiper Belt. Continue reading »

These Playhouses Are Inspired By Japanese Architecture

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Barcelona-based designer, David Lamolla of SmartPlayhouse, has designed a collection of minimalist playhouses inspired by Japanese architecture.
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Nature-Inspired Tattoos Combine Vintage-Style Etchings of Fauna and Flora

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Pony Reinhardt‘s naturalistic monochromatic tattoo pieces reflect deep artistic flair and amazing talent. Her intrinsic tattoos are rich in detail and visual texture, and often feature elements of the natural world with a modern twist. She tattoos using vegan ink with plant-based glycerin, and is happy to accommodate each client’s unique vision into their piece. Continue reading »

Two Sisters from Norway with Magical Photos Inspired by Nature and Music

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“We are two tripletsisters from Norway that are passionate about photography and music. My sister Emilie Hamn (on instagram: @artphotographer17) is the one who takes the photos, and I Madeleine Hamn (on instagram: @birdmadeleine) is the model and musician and uses inspiration from music in the photos. The thing we have in common is our passion for art, nature, fairytales, and instagram.”, says Madeleine to Bored Panda. Continue reading »

An Artist Made A Colorful Floor Installations Inspired By The Optical Illusions

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Glasgow-based artist Jim Lambie can transform any space into a visual delight with his geometric tape designs. Using everyday vinyl tape, he creates angles and lines of contrasting colors that suggest movement and optical illusions. Continue reading »

Charmed 3D Models Of Rebeca Puebla Inspired By BDSM

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One glance at the 3D models created by Rebeca Puebla is enough to realize that this artist has a soft spot for BDSM. Continue reading »

Meet the Painter Turning His City’s Drab Utility Boxes Into Internet-Inspired Works of Art

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Walk the streets of Auckland, New Zealand, and there’s a good chance you’ll come across some of Paul Walsh’s work. A self-taught artist, Walsh has spent the last several years transforming his city’s unsightly internet service provider utility boxes into colorful portraits and landscapes, each of which adds a dash of much-needed whimsy and creativity to the otherwise drab fixtures. But rather than pull a Banksy and create his art clandestinely, Walsh’s work is done with the permission and full support of Chorus, the local telecommunications ISP who own his medium of choice. Continue reading »

Muslim Lolita Fashion Is A New Trend Inspired By Japan

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In an awesome fashion mash-up that nobody could’ve foreseen, Muslim fans of the Japanese lolita fashion trend have begun pairing these sweet-as-candy outfits with their hijabs, creating a unique new style that Japanese lolita fans are falling in love with. Continue reading »

‘Game Of Thrones’ and ‘League Of Legends ‘Inspired Jewelry Made Out Of Scrap Metal

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Meet “Calisto Breeze“, the creative handmade jewelry workshop by George and Carolina Breeze. Recently launched a new collection of handmade jewelry which was inspired by their favorite TV show and favorite online game: Game of Thrones and League of Legends! Continue reading »

Amazing Creepy Bottles Inspired By H. P. Lovecraft’s Worlds

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Andrea Falaschi, the artist who made these creepy Lovecraftian bottles comes from Italy and as he states in his short bio he was born in ’86, during the months of the Chernobyl radiation accident – that changed forever his genes, turning him into a monstrous creature who still lives in a shell of human flesh. Andrea Falaschi is a self-taught sculpturer and painter. Continue reading »

An Artist Created A Needle-Felt Realistic Sculptures Inspired By Real Animals

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Needle felt artist Cindy Thompson makes sculptures of different animals including dogs — and we have two of her dog breed creations to give away. Continue reading »

Terrifying Kids Playground Inspired By The “Saw” Movie

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Tetris Inspired Urban Furniture Turns Public Spaces Into Playgrounds

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Open Code Urban Furniture – a construction set adaptive to the needs and wishes of different neighbourhoods. Instrumental in arranging a space for sharing (drawers installed). A series of open code urban furniture workshops are run in 4 Vilnius neighbourhoods in cooperation with the local residents. 4 furniture sets, 4 Vilnius neighbourhoods – and 4 different scenarios of use, to understand how public spaces and urban furniture work. The same basic set becomes different in each context. Continue reading »

8-Bit Inspired Paintings of Iconic Images

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Artist Adam Lister makes geometric 8-Bit inspired watercolor paintings based on iconic images from art history and pop culture. Continue reading »

Super Mario Inspired Cat Shelf


A cat should be happy! Continue reading »

Couple Married 61 Years Ago Takes “Up” Inspired Anniversary Photos


This adorable couple, married for an incredible 61 years, finally got the photos they deserve! As a special holiday present, event designer and granddaughter Lauren Wells (on her husband’s side) decided to create some truly memorable anniversary photos for her “Nina and Gramps.” According to Lauren, the two “have never taken their rings off, remain the best of friends, and have just one picture from their wedding day” because “their photographer stood them up!” Continue reading »

The Human Predators: Innovative Camo Patterns Inspired by Nature


A hunter has created a new range of camouflage gear which is so effective the wearer blends perfectly into the scenery, just like a real-life Predator from the Hollywood films. In terrifying news for unsuspecting fauna, American company Realtree has launched the latest in a line of state-of-the-art clothing which enables hunters to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. The patterns, which help to disrupt the wearer’s silhouette, have been inspired by naturally occurring flora and fauna. Continue reading »

A Foldable Backpack Inspired by an Armadillo

Dutch design studio Lijmbach, Leeuw & Vormgeving, a product design agency founded by Herman Lijmbach and Jasper de Leeuw, designed a foldable backpack inspired by an armadillo. The prototype was released a while back and finally, but now the backpack is available for purchase. If ever there was a product that could make you feel like a real-life ninja turtle, this is it.

The production version is slightly different from the prototype in that it now fits a laptop up to 15.6 inches and includes two compartments for smartphones and other small items. The bag, finished in glossy white, is polypropene block-copolymer (PP-C), an extremely strong technical plastic that is also lightweight. Inside, it’s lined with durable EPDM foam with features straps to secure your laptop or tablet. Its smart locks secure your possessions with an audible “snap.”

It also meets all airline requirements, so you can take it with you just about anywhere. Continue reading »

‘Shenkar’, a Neckpiece Collection Inspired by Sea Corals

“Shenkar” is a name of neckpiece collection, created by Liat Rozin, a fresh textile design graduate of “Shenkar College of Engineering and Design”, inspired by sea corals. Continue reading »

Coat Hanger, Inspired by Rene Magritte

Awesome coat hanger, created by Igor Udushlivy, designer from Moldova. Continue reading »