Design

February 19, 2018

Design Studio Creates Modular Cardboard Furniture for Cats

Dedicated cat owners are always looking for the latest and greatest in things for their felines, especially when it comes to cat furniture. There are plenty of unfortunate scratchers and condos on the market that doesn't appeal to the discerning pet owner. Plus, what are they to do when their cat inevitably becomes bored of the monstrosity in their living room?

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February 14, 2018

Delightful 3-Piece Rings Turn Into Adorable Animals When Worn At Once

Thailand-based brand Mary Lou is known for its one-of-a-kind series of three-piece animal ring sets. With a focus on “fun, free-spirited, and fashionable” design, the company has created a mesmerizing menagerie of adjustable animal jewelry. This collection contains creatures from all walks of life, including an elegant crane, a cuddly sloth, and a foraging squirrel in search of a snack. Each unique piece of statement jewelry is composed of three rings.

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February 3, 2018

Handwritten 19th-Century Color Guide Poetically Describes Where Shades Are Found in Nature

Today, many color-loving creatives aim to illustrate and identify tones found in the natural world. From landscape-based color palettes to real-world Pantone matches, these polychromatic pieces sort and specify the colors that surrounds us. While new technologies have made this task easier than ever, the practice has been popular for centuries, with Abraham Gottlob Werner's 19th-century book, Nomenclature of Colours, as an extraordinary example. Nomenclature of Colours served as a must-have reference for artists, scientists, naturalists, and anthropologists alike.

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