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January 29, 2018

Map Reveals Where Modern Countries Would Be Located If Pangea Still Existed

When we think about the world as we know it, and how humans developed from pre-historic times, inevitably the word Pangea enters the discussion. This supercontinent, formed approximately 335 million years ago, slowly started to break apart around 175 million years ago into the continents we now know.

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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?

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January 28, 2018

Meet William Morris: The Most Celebrated Designer of the Arts & Crafts Movement

The Future of Morris & Co. The Morris & Co.

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January 27, 2018

Minimalist City Street Maps Made From Layers of Laser-Cut Wood

Polish architect Hubert Roguski is the creative mind behind CityWood maps—a range of minimalist, wooden, map wall art. Made from layered sheets of laser-cut wood, each piece illustrates various city maps from around the world, telling “a story about a city you love.

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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.

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January 24, 2018

Ceramicist Uses Masking Tape to Create Exciting Geometric Vase Designs

Perhaps one of the most enjoyable things about working with clay is the broad range of techniques that can be...

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January 23, 2018

City of Los Angeles Uses MS Paint to Post Funny Job Ad for a Graphic Designer

Sometimes it’s okay to admit your limitations; although, rarely do we see such public admissions by a city government. The City of Los Angeles Personnel Department recently posted a job advertisement, for a new graphic designer. However, the ad wasn’t your average job listing: seemingly made in MS Paint, it features a pixelated copy-paste logo, “modernist cubes,” hand-drawn multi-colored fonts, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the particulars were written in Comic Sans.

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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...

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January 18, 2018

Photographer Documents Dazzling Designs of Cuba’s Mosaic and Tile Floors

For years, travel-loving photographer Sebastian Erras has creatively captured the artistic flair of cities around the world.

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January 17, 2018

Cats Can Have Sweet Dreams in This Bed Shaped Like a Giant Fruit Tart

From minimalist cat trees, to cardboard cat castles, it’s clear that feline-focused design is in high demand. The latest design to pique our interest is the super-sweet, novelty cat bed from Japanese pet product manufacturer Felissimo, that looks just like a giant fruit tart. Sleepy cats can enjoy curling up in the soft, 40cm (~16″)

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