Design

March 24, 2018

Amazon Just Launched the Prettiest Ceramics Line

This story was originally published on Domino. We have a serious weakness for handmade ceramics, but we're the first to admit that our collection of delicate bowls and beautiful mugs often just sits on the shelf rather being put to use—we're too afraid of breakage or scratches. So we wind up with our pretty pieces, and the pieces we actually use every day. But Amazon’s new ceramics line, Dorotea, is here to change that.

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March 17, 2018

15 Unconventional Action Figures That Make Toys Even More Fun

Inspired by childhood classics, many contemporary designers are reimagining the products that defined their youth. In addition to temporary tattoos for grown-ups and toys for adults, this nostalgia has culminated in a new generation of action figures. Once only modeled after crime-fighting superheroes and rough-and-tumble daredevils, action figures today have taken on new identities. Some, like the enlightened Yoga Joe series and the quirky collection of dissected toys put a fun spin on well-known playthings.

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March 10, 2018

Behind the Design of the 90th Oscars Stage

This story was originally published on Domino. There are stages, and then there are stages. The set of the 90th Anniversary Oscars, decked out in 45 million—yes, million—crystals? Definitely qualifies as the latter. The stunning design is the work of Derek McLane, a production designer whose work has earned him both Tony and Emmy Award wins.

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March 2, 2018

Pay Homage to Nature With This Fern and Crystal Temporary Tattoo Set

When you think of temporary tattoos, bold graphics and brightly-colored designs likely come to mind. With her set of intricate fern and crystal tattoos, however, designer and self-described “Nature Girl” Victoria Foster of Pen & Plant Co. proves that impermanent ink does not need to be polychromatic to be eye-catching. Each temporary tattoo pack comes with two large fern fronds and five small crystals inspired by Foster's own outdoor adventures.

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