Design

August 7, 2018

Botanical Hand-Forged Knives Immortalize the Beauty of a Spring Garden

Pennsylvania-based husband and wife duo Jenny and Bill (aka Pocono Mountains Forge) bring the beauty of the outdoors to the kitchen with their collection of botanical hand-forged knives. Each bespoke piece features real dried flowers and leaves enclosed inside the knives’ handles, perfectly preserved in time. Made using 1084 high carbon steel, the blacksmiths first heat the metal before hammering and shaping it into various blade shapes by hand.

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August 2, 2018

Upgraded Airstream Trailer Designed for Adventure-Loving Travelers

Legendary trailer company Airstream is making their smallest model even more nimble with new all-terrain features. The Basecamp X helps travelers keep the spirit of adventure with a sleek design that allows it to go where other Airstream models can't. Towable by a variety of small and mid-sized SUVs, it's a great choice for independent travelers looking to travel light on the open road.

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July 24, 2018

Tiny 1950s-Inspired Electric Car Can Be Charged in Any Power Outlet

On the historic streets of Europe, a smaller car is better for the quirky cobblestone and narrow passageways. The Microlino, a compact electric car, will soon be another eco-friendly option. It has just passed its last test and is now deemed legal on European roads. The small vehicle has a design inspired by a Mid-century aesthetic. At nearly 2.4 meters (about eight feet)

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July 23, 2018

Sister Duo Weaves Textured Wall Hangings Inspired by Australian Landscapes

Australian sister duo Lauren and Kass Hernandez create large-scale, handwoven fiber art inspired by Mother Nature and their surrounding landscape. Together known as Crossing Threads, their highly textural wall hangings are a visualization of their “dual personalities and contrasting abilities.” Each piece is crafted by intertwining sustainable and up-cycled materials, aiming to represent “the innate connection that we are all threads which make up the tapestry of life.

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