Design

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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January 29, 2018

Kintsugi-Inspired Tableware Fuses Broken Dishes With 24-Karat Gold “Glue”

Have you ever accidentally broken your favorite mug or plate, and reluctantly thrown it in the trash? As an alternative to immediately discarding shattered tableware, Japanese artisans actually celebrate their broken pottery and give them new life using a centuries-old technique called Kintsugi. Translated to “golden joinery,” the process involves repairing shattered ceramics with a special gold lacquer that acts as an adhesive to glue the fragments back together.

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January 26, 2018

25 Temporary Tattoos for Adults That Prove Impermanent Ink Is Fun at Any Age

When it comes to tattoos, most adults assume that permanent ink is the only option. However, many artists and designers today are embracing temporary tattoos for adults, transforming the washable decals into ephemeral works of age-appropriate body art. With delicate motifs, beautiful color schemes, and visually-pleasing typography, these short-term pieces put a sophisticated spin on the childhood staple. In this hand-picked selection of pieces, several artistic inspirations are apparent, from minimalist illustration to whimsical watercolors.

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January 22, 2018

Ingenious ‘Chairpod’ Is a Camera Tripod with a Built-In Chair

Photographers with tired legs and sore backs can rejoice thanks to the soon to be released Chairpod HY 127—a camera tripod and chair in one. Designed by Japanese tripod manufacturer Velbon, the clever camera equipment not only helps to stabilize your camera, but the built-in seat allows you to sit down while doing so.

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