Design

April 10, 2018

Colorful ‘Jingle Trucks’ Rule the Road in Pakistan

If you've spent any time in South Asia, specifically Pakistan, Afganistan, and India, you've surely seen colorful, ornate trucks rumbling down roads and highways. In these countries, especially Pakistan, truck art is more than just cultural expression, it's also a deeply rooted tradition that can cause a business boom for drivers. So what is the history behind these movings pieces of art?

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April 3, 2018

Brilliant New Typeface Combines Touchable Braille With Visible Letters

With an innovation that makes you wonder why no one thought of it earlier, Japanese designer Kosuke Takahashi has created a new typeface that allows everyone equal access to information, whether they can see or not. The 24-year-old just released his Braille Neue typefaces, where English and Japanese characters are overlaid with their braille equivalents.

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March 19, 2018

15+ ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Goodies Guaranteed to Make You Grin Like the Cheshire Cat

Looking for a whimsical way to treat yourself? If so, this selection of Alice in Wonderland goodies is sure to tickle your fancy. Inspired by Alice‘s journey down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, these treats and trinkets put a topsy-turvy twist on ordinary gifts. Many, like the graphic book bag, delicate daisy necklace, and elegant page brooch, let you wear your love for the fanciful book.

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March 14, 2018

Easy DIY Kits Let You Craft Your Very Own Posable Paper Dogs

Pairing puppy love with paper crafting, Magnote has created a line of playthings perfect for animal lovers and DIY kit enthusiasts alike. Known as PIPEROIDS, these adorable paper toys are designed with easy assembly in mind, allowing you to create your very own canine companion in no time. With such a straightforward approach to the paper practice, constructing a PIPEROID is as easy as it is enjoyable.

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