Spectacular triangle mountain cabin sits the edge of a cliff

Are you looking to unplug and find a cabin in the mountains to relax? Based in Hamburg, Germany, architect Matthias Arndt has created a stunning concept named the Triangle Cliff House that rests on the edge of a fictional cliff.
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Daniel Swanick
September 14, 2016
Art & DesignNature

Everyday Backpack surpasses Kickstarter goal by 1200%

With comfort and functionality as priorities, lots of people now use backpacks for their everyday commute. Just throw it over the shoulders and go. You probably think that there’s not a lot of room to improve here. Well, that’s where you’d be wrong. These new Kickstater backpack is designed…
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Daniel Swanick
September 13, 2016
Art & DesignFashion & BeautyTechnology & Innovation

3D chalk art playfully interacts with street objects

Sidewalks are boring. If you live in the city, you’ll walk a lot of them and it’s usually not very interesting to look down. Usually. For nearly thirty years, Michigan-based artist David Zinn has created temporary illustrations with chalk and charcoal.
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Daniel Swanick
September 12, 2016
Illustration

Ad agency immortalizes funny quotes from a client

Have you had a client that said funny things or asked stupid questions over the course of a project? For example, there are things clients say when wanting cheaper work and their ridiculous demands. A project team at ad agency Strategy Creative in New Zealand has definitely heard some humorous things. While working…
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Daniel Swanick
September 9, 2016
Graphic DesignHumourWork & Productivity

The 10 best Google Fonts for your designs

As a web designer, you’re probably well aware of the importance of typeface. With the growing amount of businesses engaging in content marketing, font selection is becoming all the more crucial.
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Daniel Swanick
September 8, 2016
TypographyWork & Productivity

Company lets kids design their own clothes

Many people assume that you are either born creative or not. Not true. Creativity is actually more of skill that you can learn, which makes it a skill parents can help their kids develop. That’s what Jaimee Newberry, mother of two did with her kids.
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Daniel Swanick
September 6, 2016
Art & DesignFashion & Beauty

Low polygon animal head trophies made of colored paper

Trophy hunting animals is all about the thrill of the kill. Without trying to defend or shame trophy hunters, hanging the head of an animal in your home seems a bit tacky. Especially from a design perspective. But if you want to give your home a distinguished hunter’s…
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Daniel Swanick
September 1, 2016
Art & DesignLifestyle

Water Tables create the illusion of animals emerging from the glass

Derek Pearce's Water Tables series features animal bases emerging from glass tabletops.
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Daniel Swanick
August 29, 2016
Art & Design

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…
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Daniel Swanick
August 23, 2016
Art & DesignNatureTechnology & Innovation

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?
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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.
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Daniel Swanick
August 18, 2016
HealthHumourIllustration

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.
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Daniel Swanick
August 16, 2016
Fashion & BeautyIllustration
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