Design

June 19, 2019

Charming Sea Creature Tea Bags Transform Your Cup into a Mini Aquarium

Online shop Ocean-Teabag is living up to its name with a set of charming novelty tea bags that celebrate the sea. Started by Takahashi Shota, the creative Japanese purveyor has introduced a set of tea bags that are shaped like a squid and an octopus. Delicately handcrafted with layers, folds, and perforations, each creation is a stylized and instantly-recognizable portrait of the creatures.

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June 19, 2019

This Heat-Activated Mug Reveals Facts About the Universe When You Add Hot Coffee

If you love coffee, a warm brew is most likely your morning must-have. Rather than drink from a run-of-the-mill mug, however, why not elevate your daily dose of caffeine with a cup that's truly out of this world? This planet mug by the Unemployed Philosophers Guild has taken the concept of “cool cup” to new heights. When empty, this black coffee cup features an illustration of the solar system.

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June 14, 2019

10 Festival Fashion Ideas for Flaunting Your Style in the Sun This Season

Festival season is upon us, which means it’s time to get creative with your outfits to dazzle the crowd. The (grass) roots of the festival fashion closet featured flower crowns, tie-dye, and ‘70s flares, but today, anything goes. With an abundance of fun accessories out there, it can be difficult to decide how best to flaunt your style in the sun.

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June 11, 2019

Volkswagen Introduces Electric Microbus as a “Rebirth” in Vintage-Inspired Ads

There has been speculation since 2017 of the iconic Volkswagen Microbus eventually being back in production, and now it's finally true. With the advent of an ad campaign called Rebirth, the reimagined Microbus—called the I.D. Buzz—is getting closer to market, boasting an eco-friendly twist: it's electric. Ad agency Johannes Leonardo came up with a multi-platform campaign that debuted during game three of the NBA finals on June 5, 2019.

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