What they didn’t teach you in design school

No matter what path you took in life, when it comes to our careers we all wish I learned ________________ in school. So, inspired by the gaps he perceived in a conventional design education, Professor Phil Cleaver published the very readable What They Didn’t Teach…
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Daniel Swanick
December 5, 2014
Art & DesignHumourTips

Geometric models of animals made entirely out of paper

Artist Wolfram Kampffmeyer—aka PaperWolf—has become renowned for his talent creating stunning 3D geometric models; beautiful polygonal animals made from coloured paper. 
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Daniel Swanick
December 3, 2014
Art & Design

Layered glass sculptures that mimic the ocean and waves

These beautiful layered glass sculptures by Sydney-based artist Ben Young are made out of glass. They were painstakingly cut and pieced together to mimic the topography of the ocean and its waves. 
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Daniel Swanick
November 19, 2014
Art & Design

What different generations used for wasting time

Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow. With nearly all of us owning some type of smart device, we can spend endless hours wasting time online. 
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Daniel Swanick
November 17, 2014
IllustrationLifestyle

IKEA instructions humorously depict handling real life situations

Are you having trouble figuring out exactly how to behave in certain situations? Have no fear, IKEA is here. Actually, UK-based artist James Chapman is here with a humorous illustrated series of IKEA instructions. They demonstrate the dos and do nots of handling situations in…
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Daniel Swanick
November 11, 2014
EverythingHumourIllustrationTips

Get 750 free icons released by Google

Here’s a freebie for all you designers out there. The Google Design team have released open-sourced icons as part of the Material Design system icons pack.
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Daniel Swanick
November 5, 2014
Art & DesignWeb

Unconventional murder weapons that were actually used

Humans seem to have a morbid fascination with death—and with that, ways of killing people. Have you ever thought about murder? If so, how would you do it and what would you use?
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Daniel Swanick
November 4, 2014
EverythingPhotography

Creative alphabet made by cutting, folding and manipulating paper

Berlin-based artist Tony Ziebetzki has created a series of alphabetic paper designs. Using only a scalpel, pieces of paper and a scanner, he wanted to find out how many ways could there be manipulating paper into letters. 
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Daniel Swanick
October 15, 2014
Typography

Jewellery creates electricity through body movements

Jerusalem-based industrial designer Naomi Kizhner has created a jewellery concept that harnesses the body’s kinetic energy. Her hope is that one day it can be used to create electricity.
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Daniel Swanick
September 22, 2014
Art & DesignFashion & BeautyTechnology & Innovation

Witty uninspiring posters about life’s lows

For most of us, that uninspiring or depressed feeling comes and goes. But when sadness persists it affects your ability to function at work, at home, or in other aspects of your life. So if you’re currently in a funk, you might want to avoid…
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Daniel Swanick
September 12, 2014
HumourIllustrationTypography

Humorous superhero mashup illustrations

The superhero genre has never been more popular. From Batman to the Avengers and X-Men, there’s a story for everyone. But what would happen if they started to crossover with pop culture, comics, or even famous personalities?
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Daniel Swanick
September 4, 2014
HumourIllustration

What not to say to a photographer

Bing a photographer is a complicated and sometimes challenging job, requiring talent and knowledge. But that doesn’t stop some people from treating them like free photo dispensers. 
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Daniel Swanick
August 20, 2014
HumourPhotography
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