An Artist Created A Needle-Felt Realistic Sculptures Inspired By Real Animals
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 »
Tetris Inspired Urban Furniture Turns Public Spaces Into Playgrounds
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
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 »
H. P. Lovecraft Inspired Carpets
Absolutely terrible carpet patterns, inspired by Lovecraft creatures and created by Russian designer Kirill Rozhkov for EGE, Danish carpet manufacturer. Continue reading »
