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Artist turns old CDs Into amazing animal sculptures

Although we’re taught from a young age not to be wasteful, a broken CD isn’t much good to anyone. In fact, CDs are pretty much obsolete these days. Unless you’re Australian artist Sean Avery that is.

Daniel Swanick

January 27, 2017

Art & Design Nature

Reflective poles mirror the changing tides

The movement of the water and the sound of waves has always had a calming effect on people. That’s why American artist Phillip K. Smith decided to create a project where the ocean waves are reflected, instead of being “swallowed” by their force.

Daniel Swanick

January 16, 2017

Art & Design Nature Video

Minimalist WWF ads show the impact of global warming

Climate change is already having a significant impact on global ecosystems and communities. Rising average temperatures don’t simply mean warmer winters. Some regions are already experiencing more extreme heat, cold, flooding and drought. To help raise awareness, Leo Burnett Philippines has come up with a collection of print…

Daniel Swanick

November 22, 2016

Advertising Nature

Powerful ads feature animals tied up like garbage bags

An argument can be made that in order to deserve respect from other humans, you need to be human. However, with peoples deep love for animals, it raises fundamental questions about the basis of moral rights.

Daniel Swanick

November 9, 2016

Advertising Habits Nature

Driftwood sculptures that represent the spirit of nature

Once nature has created the canvas, Debra Bernier begins her work using natural materials such as driftwood.

Daniel Swanick

October 24, 2016

Art & Design Nature

Hair crown looks like butterflies flying around your head

Butterflies happen to be a popular motif in the visual arts and design. Based in Ukraine, designer Iryna Osinchuk-Chajka of Eten-Iren Handmade Jewely has taken this motif and released a series of unique hair accessories.

Daniel Swanick

October 17, 2016

Fashion & Beauty Nature

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.

Daniel Swanick

September 14, 2016

Art & Design Nature

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

Fake animal facts left all over Los Angeles Zoo

If you recently visited the Los Angeles Zoo, you may have spotted some rather unusual animal facts.

Daniel Swanick

August 4, 2016

Humour Nature Travel

Cheryl Lee’s magical forest inspired jewellery

Allowing our minds to escape into fantasy can be entertaining, distracting, frightening, or even arousing. That escape into our inner world allows us to rehearse the future and imagine new adventures without risk. Thus, it allows the mind to roam freely and aid creativity.

Daniel Swanick

July 12, 2016

Art & Design Fashion & Beauty Nature