The Design Block
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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.
Student designers redesign cereal packaging for ease of use
This new cereal box redesign concept is not only vibrant but also more convenient to use.
Creative fashion illustrations completed using food items
If you like to play with your food, these fashion designs are creatively completed with different items.
An offensive website blocker to stop your procrastinating
Need a shocking, expletive reminder to stop your idle web browsing during work? This Chrome extension will help.
Traditional wedding food enjoyed around the world
While the happy couple’s big day is supposed to be all about them, no wedding celebration is truly complete without an array of tasty wedding food.
Whimsical, customizable monster plant pots
Indoor plants can help fight colds and decreased coughs, sore throats, fatigue, and other symptoms.
Google’s professional photo editing software is now free
What was once a $500US package of pro photo editing software is now completely free. Google has recently announced that its Nik Collection desktop suite, a professional photo editing package, is now free for download. Acquired by Google back in 2012, the software was priced…
RALFH at WestJet wishes you a Happy April Fools’ Day
Yes, it’s April first again. For most of us, it’s the most annoying day of the year, with people (and companies) trying hard to prank each other. In their continuing spirit of the day, WestJet has once again released its annual April Fools’ video. This year…
10 ways people really annoy graphic designers
"Can you make the logo design bigger?" is probably the most heard and most annoying thing you can say.
Cube device matches any colour you find around you
Despite the many apps and gadgets out there, Cube detects, measures and quantifies colour.
Pepsi Light packaging resembles a dumbbell
Pepsi unveiled its newest campaign for Pepsi Light that features its product in dumbbell shaped bottles.
Vintage books transformed into mountain landscapes
If you're a lover of vintage books, then you might want to shy away from this.
Need a sugar fix? How about a donut ice cream cone
If sweet stuff is your thing, the donut ice cream cone is a tantalizing alternative to the classic cone or wafer.
Do your weird writing habits relate to those of famous authors?
Everyone has their own unique habits that help them to be more creative. Here are some from famous writers.
How to write an About Me page that will get you hired
Here are a few tips to writing an About Me page to help you get hired.
Makeup artist transforms her lips into sexy art
Canadian makeup artist Andrea Reed uses her own lips to show off her talent by turning them into sexy art.
Start off Monday with humorously illustrated puns
Justine Morrison wanted to give people in the office a laugh on the most dreadful day of the week.
Idyllic places to go if the world ends tomorrow
Where on Earth are the best choices for riding out the coming apocalypse?
Swiss movement watches inspired by camera designs
Photographers might enjoy these watches that combine elements of classic and modern cameras.
Glass data discs capable of storing 360 TB for eons
Researchers at the University of Southampton have announced they’ve figured out how to store huge amounts of data on small glass discs.
Snickers pokes fun at Photoshop fails in new ads
The back covers of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue contain humorous Photoshop errors by Snickers.
Witty comic shows how differently ideas are perceived
This witty comic describes the differences between how designers and clients perceive ideas.
Coca-Cola 12-pack packaging transforms into VR viewer
Coca-Cola turn some of their cardboard packaging into VR viewers for your smartphone.
How to chose the right sunglasses for your face shape
These useful charts by Gear Patrol will help you figure out the right sunglasses for your face shape.
Van Gogh plush toy comes with a detachable ear you can gift
This Van Gogh plush toy, much like its namesake, also comes with a detachable left ear.
Psychological tricks to help get what you want
The art of persuasion is a subtle, complex discipline. There are, however, a few psychological tricks you can use.
Next-gen disposable utensils: The Edible Spoon Maker
This device—which looks like a waffle maker—cooks edible spoons with several different types of dough inside its spoon-shaped moulds.
Stylish Somerset bicycle transforms into handcart
The Somerset is a stylish and compact option for urban dwellers.
The most insane things smuggled through customs
If you travel often you know there are strict regulations when crossing international borders. Despite these regulations, many people still try to smuggle strange, unusual and illegal items through customs.
Are you and your client a perfect match? Take the quiz to find out
What do you look for on a date that makes you want to continue seeing that person? Do you want to feel a connection, a hint of shared interests, an ability to clearly communicate? The principle is the same when looking for a client: will…
The painstaking process of body painting for Sports Illustrated
This year's lineup includes UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, tennis player Caroline Wozniacki and ski racer Lindsey Vonn.
The phrases heard in meetings and what they actually mean
At one point during a meeting, I’m sure someone has said something and you weren’t quite sure what the heck they were talking about. They probably used what seems like random phrases or buzzwords to mask what they really mean and sound more intelligent.
Why sarcastic people are more creative
Did you know that 64 percent of the people who make sarcastic comments are able to find a creative solution to their problem?
New Budweiser packaging revisits its classic identity
For its thirteenth redesign, Budweiser and Jones Knowles Ritchie chose to focus on the brand’s original logotype.
Intricate hand-carved artworks from a paper sheet
Using a single sheet of paper and a knife, this artist painstakingly carves precise designs.
Keep a slice handy with the pizza pouch
Created by novelty website Stupidiotic, this clear triangular plastic pouch is designed to hold a single slice of pizza.
Hide the wine. This wine rack uses optical illusion to store your booze
esigned by Harlequin Illusions, the Pinetti seamlessly vanishes the wine bottles that pass through it.
Rude greeting cards feature simple, funny illustrations
Conventional cards are meant to convey positive feelings and best wishes for someone you care about. However, these cards by de-motivational speaker Paul Gandhi are anything but conventional.