The Design Block
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Subway passengers captured like 16th century paintings
If you ride the subway to work or school, you probably encounter different types of people. Some of those people are tourists who don’t speak very good english (although some people who speak english don’t do it well either). Then there’s that whisper-fighting couple where you catch every fifth…
Illustrations portray the death of unlucky cartoons
Dark humour or black comedy makes light of serious, disturbing and/or taboo subject matter. And it also happens to be the subject of some of Illustrator Ben Chen’s work.
Pepsi 1893: A new artisanal soda for Hipsters
This new premium soda brand by Pepsi is trying to tap into the mixology trend.
FlexibleLove chair expands like an accordion up to 30 feet
Why have multiple seats when all you need is one single shape-shifting chair/couch/bench.
Which beers to pair with your favourite ice cream this summer
Baskin-Robbins and All About Beer Magazine have teamed up to honour dads in a frosty and flavourful way.
Talking cat collar turns kitty’s meows into speech
Temptations Lab has made a cat collar prototype that turns a cat's meows into human speech.
Amazingly delicate, life-like origami creations
Origami is adding a Spanish influence with these amazingly creations by Gonzalo Garcia Calvo.
How to end a contract job with your bridges intact
If you end up in a short-term contract and your time is up, leave gracefully in case you get to come back later.
Cool, minimalist geometric tattoos by Roxx
With a career spanning 30+ years, it's no wonder tattoo artist Roxx is at the top of the ink world game.
The Handy Awards celebrates advertising’s biggest wankers
Any adman can earn some glory whether they’re in the privacy of their own office or chilling at home.
TODAY: A beautiful, minimalistic 24-hour clock
This timepiece is designed to relieve stress and change the way people see their day.
Discover the strange and unrelated products released by famous brands
PlumbWorld has compiled an infographic detailing famous brands that tried to capitalize on other markets.
The rainbow food trend has finally made its way to sushi
Rainbow sushi has become a popular recipe among vegans and foodies who enjoy preparing their own foods.
These adorable stickers transform doors into cute animals
Made of Sundays discovered that adorable stickers can be a creative way to quickly and easily decorate.
Creative’s life summed up in 8 hilarious GIFs
If your a creative professional, like a graphic designer, copywriter, art director, etc., you’re part of a global community where you all can relate to each others trials and tributes. Mumbai-based entrepreneur and product marketer Abhilash Krishnan, has created a hilarious collection of GIFs that creative professionals the world…
Snickers imagined as other candy bars
Continuing on its ‘You Are Not You When You Are Hungry’ campaign, Snickers has debuted three print ads that imagine itself as other candy bars.
Colourful wall typography from graffiti artist
36daysoftype is a yearly open call that invites designers, illustrators and visual artists to share their view on the letters and numbers from our alphabet. Celebrating this, Buenos Aires and Amsterdam-based artist, Nase Pop, has taken to the streets by graffiting the 26 letters of the…
Miniature fantasy worlds within wooden rings
No matter how much jewellery you own, chances are that you don’t own anything quite like this.
Quick freezing ice tray inspired by snowflakes
The FreezTHAT! ice tray works to freeze small triangles of whatever you want in just 10 minutes.
Renaissance art reimagined as Instagram posts
Imagine what these Renaissance artworks would be like today if they appeared in our modern world.
Stunning art made with gunpowder end up in flames
This artist he sets his artworks on fire. However, the flames actually bring these pieces to life.
Amusing cancer testi-monials from a pair of testicles
Did you know that testicular cancer is the most prevalent cancer in men aged 15 to 29? Symptoms often appear as the tumour grows and causes changes in the body. The good news is that it’s also among the most treatable when caught early. But don’t just take…
Hipster Sound creates ambient noise to stay productive
Sometimes all it takes to be productive is the right kind of background noise.
Artist creates eyelid artworks inspired by famous painters
This artist uses her skills to create incredibly detailed works of art on her eyes and body.
This pizza box can be transformed into a weed pipe
Designer collaborates with pizza delivery service to create a box that rolls into a functioning weed pipe.
Paper scenes of Alice In Wonderland encased in baubles
If you're a fan of the classic book or even the movies, then it's time to 'step through the looking glass.'
Harry Potter-themed jewellery even Muggles will enjoy
This awesome magical-themed jewellery will make you want to reread (or watch) the entire wizarding series again.
This edible nail polish is Finger Lickin’ Good
KFC has branched out into the world of beauty products with a line of nail polish you can lick off.
FormBox turns your designs into real products at home
This prototyping device allows you to create a personal tabletop factory by producing moulds for your designs.
Type-Cycle animated typeface uses 3D bicycle parts
This sleek typeface is created using 3D letters that are cleverly animated to showcase various bicycle components.
Awesome three-piece Pac-Man suit and tie
Fans of the classic arcade game Pac-Man will be geeking-out over this awesome three-piece suit by Oppo Suits.
Pepsi debuts a series of Prestige Bottles and accessories
During Milan Design Week, Pepsi unveiled Mix It Up exhibit to showcase their Prestige Bottle designs.
5 things clients want to see on your portfolio
A full thought out and cleanly designed portfolio is not only vital to showcase your artistic talents, but it also creates the first impression that a potential client will have of you.
Minimalist lighting fixtures look like Star Wars characters
Decorate your home with minimalistic Scandinavian-styled lighting fixtures inspired by Star Wars characters and objects.
Turn the ashes of your loved ones into stained glass orbs
Combined with a custom blend of jewel-toned colours, the ashes float in a swirl inside the glass.
Champagne Gun is the rich man’s super soaker
Miami-based company King of Sparklers has combined water guns and champagne.
Top 5 satisfying Oreo cookie-craving recipes
Probably one of the most iconic snacks on the market today is the Oreo cookie. And while they’re delicious on their own — or when you dunk them in milk — they’re more versatile than you know.
Paper sample kit that doubles as a calendar
This calendar is meant to fulfill graphic designers’ need to meet and track the deadlines of their projects.
This smart contact lens has its own built-in camera
Samsung's contact lens houses a minute display, built-in camera, antenna and multiple sensors.
Paint swatchs used to create erotic artworks
A few weeks ago at the Lawrence Alkin Gallery in London, visual artist Nick Smith showcased a new series of artworks that were inspired by erotic literature.
How to quickly prepare for your job interview
Take a breath and don't stress out, there are ways you can quickly prepare for your interview.
Do you want to talk to a random Swede? Call the Swedish Number
To celebrate 250 years of free speech and encourage tourism, Sweden gave itself its own phone number.
The newest Instagram food trend mashup: Sushi Burgers
The newest food trend mashup to grace our taste buds comes with a Japanese twist.
Brutally honest parody of makeup ads
YouTube comedy channel Cracked shows us their brutally honest parody of makeup ads.
World’s first timepiece made from real moon rock
This watch is the world’s first timepiece to be made from a solid piece of genuine moon rock.
You can feel the chill from these hyperrealistic iceberg finger paintings
Zaria Forman has masterfully recreated the complex details of icebergs with nothing but her bare fingers.
What if common design terms were taken literally?
For those of us who do understand common design terms, this series of illustrations gives them a literal spin.
Tiny detailed illustrations that can fit on the tip of a pencil
What's amazing about Christian Watson's artworks are how small they are.
How to charge more for your work
How do you grow your business when you can't handle more clients? Charge more for your work.
Amusing video shows women how to ride bitch
This tongue-in-cheek tutorial video by Director Alex Vivian is your guide to female-on-female motorcycle riding.