Design

May 15, 2019

These 400-Year-Old Rings Unfold to Reveal Astronomical Spheres

What if you could wear the entire universe on your finger? Since ancient times, astronomers around the world have used models of the sky to make calculations. With the advent of the armillary sphere, stargazers were given a physical model to better visualize the lines of celestial longitude and latitude. Created independently in ancient Greece and ancient China, these armillary spheres consisted of spherical rings centered on either the Earth or the Sun.

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May 10, 2019

10+ Stylish Bookends to Add a Creative Touch to an Ordinary Bookshelf

A bookend might sound like an unnecessary piece of decor, but have you ever tried to arrange your shelf without one? Getting a collection of books to stand upright is hard to do without one of these handy pieces of decor. Luckily, designers everywhere are making creative bookends that are both practical and add statement-making style to your home. Clever bookends go beyond their design to transform a shelf into a playful scene.

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May 1, 2019

8 Modern Spire Designs for the Reconstruction of Notre-Dame

In the wake of the tragic fire that partially destroyed Paris' beloved Notre-Dame Cathedral, the French government has begun thinking about how to move forward. Recently, French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe told journalists that the government would be putting out an international call for architects to propose their ideas of how to reconstruct the roofline and the iconic spire that dramatically collapsed during the fire.

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April 29, 2019

Artist Creates Embroidered Patch Tattoos That Look Like They’re Stitched into Skin

Tattooist Eduardo “Duda” Lozano is the pioneer of the patch tattoo that has taken the world by storm. Just three months ago, the Brazilian creative began to ink designs that look as though they are stitched into the skin. Just like a real embroidered patch, Lozano’s pop culture-inspired work has thread lines that mimic the satin stitch as well as the binding that keeps the edges from fraying.

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