Design

May 2, 2017

Modern Blackout Curtains Turn Windows into Penthouse Views of a City at Night

When it comes to window blinds, our options for something that’s truly unique can seem limited. But as Ukrainian designers HoleRoll demonstrate, modern blinds for windows can transcend their practicality and double as spectacular shadow art for your home. They’ve created panels that, when closed, create the illusion of glittering cityscapes at night. To produce this spectacular triptych, HoleRoll has treated the panels as if they were pieces of paper.

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April 21, 2017

Iconic ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ Fashion Inspires a Stunning Wedding Dress Collection

The little black dress comes in many forms, but one of the most famous iterations of  this fashion staple is in the opening scene of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In it, actor Audrey Hepburn gazes longingly at the jewels in the window of Tiffany & Co. She’s clad in a frock designed by Hubert de Givenchy and donning giant sunglasses with a croissant in hand. This amusing take on glamour made the outfit an instant classic.

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April 18, 2017

Clever Ad Campaign Promotes Pet Adoption Using an Optical Illusion Silhouette

Ask any pet owner, and they’ll probably tell you that their furry friend has made their family feel complete. Translating this idea into an ingenious advertising campaign is photographer Amol Jadhav and art director/retoucher Pranav Bhide. They've recently produced a series of creative pet adoption ads that employ a brilliant use of lighting, which forms an animal version of the famous optical illusion known as Rubin's vase. The result has two images visible in every sweet portrait.

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April 13, 2017

People are Wearing Floral Watercolors as Temporary Tattoos

Nowadays, there are plenty of options for people who want to rock beautiful body art but aren't ready to commit to a permanent tattoo. Tattly has helped revolutionize the temporary tattoo industry by creating gorgeous designs that'll adorn your skin for up to a week. One of their latest sets features temporary watercolor tattoos that, when worn, look as though they could be the real thing.

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