Design

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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July 14, 2018

This Dreamy, Tiny Catskills Cabin Will Seriously Melt Your Heart

If you’ve ever spent any time pinning or pondering whimsical off-grid getaways, you may have stumbled across @CabinLove. An ultimate sourcebook for all things woodsy retreats, far-away places, and rustic lodgings around the world, the cabin-focused Instagram account has long been a digital haven for serial wanderlusters and adventure-seekers alike.

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July 7, 2018

10 + Playful Pop-Up Books Designed to Make Stories Jump From Their Pages

With surprises waiting at every page turn, a pop-up book is an exciting literary format for all ages. Also known as movable books, pop-up books have evolved from a novel way to hold the reader’s attention to a sought-after collector’s items. The expertly crafted constructions take stories and ideas into a new dimension, allowing elements to spring, pop, and expand from their pages.

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