Design

June 6, 2018

Literature-Inspired Purses Let You Carry a Good Book With You at All Times

Today, many creative book lovers are designing products based on their favorite reads. This page-turning trend has touched a range of products, including tea tins, tiny charms, and, thanks to Elena Myloslavskaya of BAGatelle Studio, the everyday book bag. Each of BAGatelle Studio's eye-catching clutches is cleverly disguised as a popular work of prose. Featuring classic cover art and a compact size (less than 8″ x 6″)

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May 30, 2018

These Charming Embroidery Kits for Beginners Make Crafting a Breeze

If you've been looking for a way to get in touch with your crafty side, Cozyblue Handmade is here to help. Founded by artist and “moment noticer” Liz Stiglets, the creative company offers embroidery kits for beginners that are as exquisitely designed as they are easy-to-follow. Each set comes with all of the embroidery supplies you need to create your own handiwork, including a pre-printed fabric pattern, a six-inch wooden hoop, coordinating embroidery floss, and a needle.

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May 23, 2018

This Interactive Pop-Up Book Turns Into Six Fully-Functioning Devices

Given her affinity for “simple things that don't behave as expected,” it comes as no surprise that designer Kelli Anderson has adopted the pop-up book as her main muse. While many of her past projects—including her pinhole camera—exist as stand-alone pieces, she has recently opted to compile her “paper devices” into books, like This Book Is a Planetarium and Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions.

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