Design

February 7, 2019

Fairytale Animal Scarves Are an Enchanting Way to Accessorize Your Winter Wear

Netherlands-base designer Nina Führer blurs the line between figurative art and functional fashion with her eye-catching animal scarves. Featuring fauna plucked from the pages of a storybook, these charming accessories are a whimsical way to spruce up your winter wardrobe. Führer's fanciful scarf collection stars an enchanting cast of characters, from foxes and badgers to cats and cockatoos.

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January 31, 2019

Tokyo Has a Festival to Pay Tribute to the Art of Japanese Manhole Covers

Japan designs manhole covers so beautiful that they're actually works of art. Across the country, thousands of municipalities have designed unique manhole covers to demonstrate their unique local cultures, and now the Japanese Manhole Cover Festival celebrates this creativity. The festival, which takes place in Tokyo, promises three days of activities dedicated to the artistic manhole covers.

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January 30, 2019

Ingenious Poster Uses Lemons to Help You Identify Different Signs of Breast Cancer

For years, Worldwide Breast Cancer has made it its mission to “radically change the picture of breast cancer.” Emphasizing a need for awareness and accessibility, the non-profit organization has found success with Know Your Lemons—a clever campaign that uses the common fruit to show the signs and symptoms of the disease. In its most popular poster, the campaign compares a carton of lemons to breasts affected by cancer, with each individual fruit depicting a different tell-tale symptom.

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January 28, 2019

High-Tech Cat Treadmill Is Designed to Get Lazy Kitties to Exercise

It’s no secret that cats can be pretty lazy. The sedentary life of a house cat typically involves napping for 16 hours a day, and occasionally waking for tasty snacks. With little or no exercise, our feline friends can get a little chubby, which is great for cuddles but not so much for their health. That’s why Korean company Pet Ping has invented a cat treadmill with built-in LED lights, designed for kitty cardio.

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