August 2016

KFC scented sunscreen has just launched and sold out

There’s certainly no shortage of strange beauty products on the market. Products like Burger King’s Whopper cologne or KFC’s finger lickin’ good nail polish are available for purchase. Apparently consumers can’t get enough of that finger lickin’ good fried chicken. KFC has released an Extra Crispy Sunscreen that comes…

Daniel Swanick

August 31, 2016

Fashion & Beauty Food & Beverage Marketing Video

Temporary tattoos double as app and device controls

The wearable technology market has been flourishing in recent years. As that technology grows, so to does design and innovation. In the future, even your tattoos could be much more than just ink designs.

Daniel Swanick

August 30, 2016

Fashion & Beauty Technology & Innovation Video

Water Tables create the illusion of animals emerging from the glass

Derek Pearce's Water Tables series features animal bases emerging from glass tabletops.

Daniel Swanick

August 29, 2016

Art & Design

Draw electrical circuits with this silver ink pen

This may look like just a normal marker, but it’s much more than that. However using the conductive properties of silver found in the ink, you can turn your doodles into a functioning electrical circuit.

Daniel Swanick

August 26, 2016

Technology & Innovation Video

Instagram account shares funny memes for creatives

Creatives, do you enjoy memes about your industry? If you do, you should definitely follow @screensaviors on Instagram.

Daniel Swanick

August 25, 2016

Humour Social Media

How creatives spend an average day

There’s no argument anymore. Neuroscience confirms that highly creative people think and act differently than the average person. Their brains are literally hardwired in a unique way. So what is it like to lead a creative life?

Daniel Swanick

August 24, 2016

Infographic Lifestyle Tips

Sliced lamps made from real firewood

There are many people who like sitting in front of an indoor or outdoor fireplace and enjoying each others company. In fact, humans have been using wood-based fires to keep ourselves warm for thousands of years. However for LA-based designer Paul Foeckler of Split Grain, a simple block…

Daniel Swanick

August 23, 2016

Art & Design Nature Technology & Innovation

Trams in Amsterdam offer a unique gaming experience

For those who take public transit, playing games on your phone is probably how you pass the time. Parts of the world are going crazy trying to catch Pokémon through their phone with Pokémon Go. But that doesn’t mean you need to run around town chasing digital…

Daniel Swanick

August 22, 2016

Games Travel

Pirate Printers use sewer covers to print bags and shirts

There’s nothing like utilizing the tools in front of us to create art. Look around you. Art is everywhere if you want to find it. For example, who says you need a fancy printing press and machinery to create your own t-shirt designs?

Daniel Swanick

August 19, 2016

Art & Design

The unintentional exercises designers do while working

It takes a lot of work to get a chiselled look and rock-hard abs. The way I see it though, who needs a six-pack when you have a keg. That being said, physical activity has a positive impact on brain health.

Daniel Swanick

August 18, 2016

Health Humour Illustration

Advertising agency life roasted like BBQ items

If industry talk is to be believed, job-seekers should run for the hills rather than risk their sanity on ad agency life.

Daniel Swanick

August 17, 2016

Humour

Fashion Illustrator uses his environment to complete his designs

You may remember a previous post about an illustrator who uses food items to finish his fashion sketches. This time I’m featuring Shamekh Bluwi, a Jordan-based architect and fashion illustrator. He uses clouds, buildings, and whatever else he finds to decorate his dress designs.

Daniel Swanick

August 16, 2016

Fashion & Beauty Illustration