Design

March 8, 2017

Hand-Painted Moon and Planet Lamps Add a Swirling Celestial Touch to Any Room

Some of the best creations come from people trying to solve a problem. Rome-based shop Pulsar Moonlight first got its start as a way to raise money for homeless animals. The idea to make delicate globe lights modeled after the moon took off, and soon this goodwill endeavor (which achieved its funding goals) transformed into a full-fledged business. Now, a moonlight lamp is just one of their ethereal offerings.

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February 28, 2017

3D Printed Planets Let You Hold the Solar System in the Palm of Your Hands

Ever wanted to have the world in the palm of your hand? Or capture stars in a bottle? Little Planet Factory, based in the UK, lets you do just that with their collection of 3D printed planets and moons. Founder George Ioannidis started the company after searching for a Mars globe and not finding anything to his liking. Combining his love for 3D printing and space, Little Planet Factory was born.

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February 27, 2017

Elegant Plant Lamps Illuminate a Room in a Leafy Green Glow

Botany might seem like an unlikely inspiration for lighting, but for industrial designer Mariana Folberg, it makes sense. “The aesthetics of plants, their shape, and structure are designed to be perfectly functional,” she tells us in an email, “with each part perfectly in-sync and assisting the other. Nothing is designed as meticulously as nature.” This was the inspiration for her series of plant lamps, which combine contemporary lighting with the beauty of green flora.

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February 22, 2017

IKEA Releases DIY Instructions to Create Your Own Globe-Shaped Greenhouse

Last year, we shared our excitement over the Growroom, a spherical and sustainable solution to urban farming designed by Space10 (a “future-living lab” launched by IKEA in 2015). It was merely a highly anticipated prototype at the time; however, IKEA has made it a reality. The innovative furniture retailer recently released instructions allowing anyone to build their own DIY greenhouse.

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