Design

January 3, 2025

Artist Creates Vibrant Pop Culture Posters Using Bauhaus Aesthetics

For the 20th-century artist Paul Klee, a “drawing is simply a line going for a walk.” It was a sentiment he promoted while teaching at the Bauhaus for 10 years and one that defined the movement’s preference for simple and straightforward design. Through Bauhaus Your Haus, an innovative artist is taking Bauhaus graphics out for a walk once again. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Elisha Pilcer creates posters inspired by the iconic art and design movement.

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December 30, 2024

Cozy Crocodile Socks Designed To Look Like a Fuzzy Reptile Is Devouring Your Feet

The most important winter accessories are not necessarily ones that go with a glittering party outfit, but rather those that will keep you warm throughout the season. And when you factor in the lull of the post-holiday season and a gray January, it sure helps to add something to cheer you up. Luckily, this pair of cozy crocodile socks seems perfect for both warming up your feet and putting a smile on your face.

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December 21, 2024

Watch 10,000 LEGO Bricks Go Against a 300-Ton Hydraulic Press in a Match for the Ages

LEGO blocks may be tiny, but they are definitely mighty—just ask anyone who has ever stepped on one. Since humans seem to be no match for a single block or a dozen, the team at Hydraulic Press Channel appears to have found a worthier competitor in their heavy machinery. To measure the strength of LEGOs, they built a slab of 10,000 blocks and tested it against their 300-ton hydraulic press.

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December 18, 2024

Over 485,000 Kids Get Free LEGOs To Play With Thanks To Nonprofit Donations

In 2019, LEGO launched the Replay program, allowing people to donate unwanted LEGO bricks back to the company for redistribution at children’s non-profits across the United States. This year, LEGO commemorates the 5th anniversary of its innovative Replay program. In the past five years, more than 161,000 boxes of LEGO bricks have been donated through the program, adding up to an astounding 580,000 pounds of recycled product.

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