Design

September 5, 2017

Multifunctional Bed Designed as the Ultimate Adult Playground You’ll Never Want to Leave

We've all heard of a bed so comfortable you never want to leave, but what about a bed that's super functional? We've found the ultimate bed, one that not only looks cool, but is packed with ingenious design features to ensure you'll never want to leave. Sold across a wide variety of Asian retailers, this modular bed is fully customizable and has endless amounts of storage. Want to charge your gadgets while you sleep? No problem.

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August 30, 2017

Company Creates Line of Eco-Friendly Prefab Homes That Start at Under $100K

North Carolina-based builders Deltec have designed a series of prefabricated homes with sustainability in mind. Their Renew Collection features nine different models that are net-zero energy, meaning the amount of energy these homes use is roughly equal to the amount of renewable they energy produce. In addition to being eco-friendly, Deltec's homes are also affordable, with kits starting at under $100,000.

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August 25, 2017

Overhead Photos of Different Professionals Who Work with Their Hands

We spend much of our lives working—more than a third, in fact. Though this isn't the only thing that defines us, it’s normal for our identities to be closely tied to the professions we pursue and the tasks we perform on a near-daily basis. Photographer Sanwal Deen explores this relationship through his revealing photography series titled Work. In it, we get a bird’s eye view of individuals as they complete different tasks related to their careers.

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August 23, 2017

Illustrator Turns Her Beautiful Line Drawings into Charming Tattoos

Citing illustration as her predominant passion, Mexico City-based artist Sollefe embraces the art form “regardless of whether the final result is static or moving, whether it is large or small, whether it is personal or commercial.” This versatile approach to the practice culminates in an eclectic portfolio, including drawings, graphic design, animation, and, most fascinatingly, a collection of charming tattoos. Ranging in subject from delicate flora and fauna to quirky anatomical drawings, each distinctive tattoo is inspired by Sollefe's own illustrations.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.