Design

April 21, 2018

You Need to See This Wild Wes Anderson-Inspired Restaurant

“How about we dip a zebra into a deep pink sea?” This was the question that would eventually inspire the design behind India’s most colorful eatery: The Pink Zebra. Situated amidst a bustling landscape of old colonial buildings in the city of Kanpur, the two-story structure which now houses Feast India Co.’s newest restaurant and bar, is an architectural marvel in its own right.

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April 16, 2018

Enchanting Resin Jewelry Houses Miniature Wildflower Landscapes

Dublin-based artist Gillian Corcoran finds inspiration in her local landscape. As the founder of eco-friendly jewelry line Lost Forest, Corcoran crafts whimsical works of wearable art that incorporate “real native wildflowers, fungi, and organic curiosities harvested from the Irish countryside” into their one-of-a-kind designs. Ranging from dazzling pendants to eye-catching earrings, Corcoran's bespoke creations highlight the beauty of all-natural materials.

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April 11, 2018

Fun Footwear to Immortalize Your Favorite Famous Artist With Every Step You Take

Traditionally, you'd expect to find portraits of your favorite artists painted on canvas or carved into marble. Today, however, you can find their famous faces splashed on all sorts of objects, including unconventional action figures, art history-inspired accessories, and, thanks to Chatty Feet, a silly set of novelty socks. Bound to “bring out the artisan in everyone,” this fun footwear features portraits of four of modern art‘s most well-known figures: Vincent van Toe, Frida Callus, Feetasso, and Andy Sock-hole.

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April 3, 2018

Designers Custom-Build Luxury Lounge Room for Fancy Felines

While most pet owners know that cats can make themselves at home almost anywhere, many would argue that our feline friends are worthy of luxury accommodation. Today, modern cat furniture is more popular than ever. So much so that there’s even an interior design term for the genre in circulation: catitecture. One design firm to embrace the trend is Taiwan-based INDOT, who designed a modern kitty lounge for a family home.

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