Tag: Design

Hilarious ‘Sad Brazilians’ Tumblr Captures The Grief Of Brazil

Germany's devastating 7-1 win over Brazil yesterday pushed the World Cup host out of any possibility of a championship. It was a truly crushing win for Germany which spawned videos of people rejoicing in the streets of Berlin, and a rather funny new tumblr. Dedicated to the people of Brazil, "Sad Brazilians" is rounds up the most teary-eyed faces. The country had an...

This Kickstarter Aims To Impact The Future of Irrigation In A Very Positive Way

A new product on Kickstarter called Hydros might just save the suburban lawn. With states like California, Nevada and many parts of the Mid-west experiencing frequent droughts, the American lawn has come under fire. People are often asked to cut back on showers, and watering the lawn isn't even a thought. Water conservation is something that should be a constant goal to strive for,...
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Should We Redesign Our Hospitals to Improve Staff and Patients’ Lives?

A visit to the hospital is certainly far from pleasurable. In addition to the burden of pain, discomfort and embarrassment that is associated with...

The Shoe That Grows: a Brilliant Solution for Children in Poor Countries

If you have children, then you’re well aware they’re constantly outgrowing their shoes. If you had older siblings, you probably had more than a...

This Awesome Glass House Works with Nature Instead of Against it

Deep in the woods of Almaty, Kazakhstan, stands a humble fir tree that seems no different from the hundreds that surround it. A. Masow...

Elder Care Facility Looks Like Cute Neighborhood to Make People Feel at Home

In Chagrin Valley, Ohio, exists an intriguing new approach to elder care. The Lantern of Chagrin Valley is a new assisted living facility that...

Weird & Wonderful Inventions You Didn’t Know You Needed

Dominic Wilcox prefers the title of inventor rather than designer, and it's not hard to see why when you browse his many weird yet...

This 3D-Printed Home is Built in 24 Hours For Less Than $10K

First, Dutch design firm DUS Architects created a 3D-printed canal house out of the largest portable 3D printer. Then, Russian company Apis Cor made...

New Glow-in-the-Dark Bicycle Lane is Powered Entirely by the Sun

A creative company has recently installed a new solar-powered, glow-in-the-dark bicycle path in Poland. The luminous path is made from a synthetic material which contains blue luminophores,...

This Carbon Negative House Produces More Energy Than it Consumes

By now, we all know how crucial it is for the well-being of our planet and survival of future generations to reduce our carbon...

This Korean Artist Takes ‘Latte Art’ to a Whole New Level

Over the past 5 years, Korea's coffee industry has exploded to place the country as the 11th largest consumer in the world. In a country...

Fashion Designer Uses Everyday Objects to Create Wildly Imaginative Dresses

Edgar Artis is an Armenian fashion illustrator who uses everyday objects to create the garments for his paper cut out models. Drawing inspiration from...

If You Hate the Idea of Being Buried, These Glass Memorials Might be For You

At Artful Ashes, Greg and Christina Dale and their team of expert glassblowers create entrancing custom memorials to celebrate those who have passed away....

This French Artist Turns Chapel Ceilings Into Virtual Galaxies

As part of an all-night street festival in Paris this year, artist Miguel Chevalier transformed the ceiling of an ancient chapel into a canvas...