Design

April 10, 2019

Self-Painting Bob Ross Mug Reveals a Hidden “Happy Painting” As It Heats Up

Painter and pop culture icon Bob Ross believed that “there’s an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us.” Through The Joy of Painting, an instructional painting program, Ross made it his mission to acquaint amateur and aspiring artists with their inner creatives. Seemingly inspired by this concept, the Unemployed Philosophers Guild has crafted a quirky Bob Ross mug that reveals its own secret surprise—no paintbrush required.

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April 5, 2019

Chinese Bookstore’s Chandeliers Look Like Sheets of Paper Floating in Mid-Air

The Chinese city of Xi'an is continuing its emergence as a center of architecture and design with the YJY Maike Centre Flagship by Japanese designer Tomoko Ikegai of IKG Inc. This bookstore and commercial center has a warm, modern feel that places books and learning at the center. Wishing to evoke the feelings of a library and gallery, Ikegai marries both concepts across two levels and nearly 50,000 square feet (4,500 square meters) of space.

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April 3, 2019

These Cozy Bird Shawls Give You Wings to Wrap Yourself Up in Soaring Styles

Pairing a passion for accessories with a love of all things avian, Australian fashion label Shovava creates winged works of wearable art. In addition to the studio's distinctive owl scarves, this dual interest has materialized as an eye-catching collection of beautiful bird shawls. Each Shovava shawl features an intricate illustration of a bird's outstretched wings. The Vintage Shawl incorporates a rustic and retro color scheme, making it ideal for music festivals and mellow strolls alike.

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