Design

November 14, 2018

‘P is for Pterodactyl’ Book Exposes the Oddest Spellings in English

Tsunami. Knight. Wren. Aisle. What do these words have in common? They're just some of the quirky words featured in the new book P is for Pterodactyl. This fun take on a standard alphabet book features some of the trickier words used in the English language. By focusing on silent letters and silly homophones, the book is a great way for kids to start tackling advanced spelling and for word nerds to get a good laugh.

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November 5, 2018

Woman Shows Off Her Gorgeous Long Hair in Artistically Arranged Photos

Dutch student Krissy Elisabeth is just like a real life Rapunzel, with gorgeous, flowing hair that reaches down to her waist. Her popular Instagram account shows that the longer your hair, the more fun you can have with styling it, and Elisabeth is never short of inspiration. With over 11,000 followers, her creative flat lay snapshots showcase her wavy golden locks, artistically arranged alongside flowers and leaves.

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October 31, 2018

Photographer Creates DSLR Costume That’s a Fully Functioning Camera

Recently, photography fans have been reimagining ordinary objects as fully functioning cameras. This developing trend has resulted in a range of amazing inventions, including a “Caravan Camera,” a LEGO Hasselblad, and, thanks to photographer Yohei Shimada (also known as the “cameraaman“), a clever costume that doubles as a digital camera. Designed to look like a Canon DSLR, this eye-catching getup showcases two of Shimada's strong suits: photography and creativity. True to life, his camera costume features a working shutter-release button.

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October 24, 2018

You Can Rent This Refurbished Retro Airstream Trailer For Your Next Groovy Event

For decades, Airstream trailers have been the vehicle-of-choice for people looking to live off the grid. Though these “silver bullets” are intended as mobile homes, Airstream-owner Shelby Wilson has reimagined this purpose, transforming her own vintage model into a versatile events venue. Deemed the Stolen Pony Lounge, this 1974 trailer has been given a new lease on life. Once outdated and stained by cigarette smoke, the vehicle now boasts a Northwest-meets-Mid-Century Modern design.

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