Design

June 12, 2017

Smart Cloud Lamp Is a Virtual Assistant That Can Perform a Light Show to Your Favorite Music

A group of Ukranian engineers and artists have come together to develop the 2cha, what they are calling “the smartest lamp in the world.” This cloud lamp is full of functionality and they've recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring the product to market. What makes this smart lamp so special? For one, it's not just a lamp. Yes, the cloud can shine in more than 16,000,000 colors, but it is capable of much more.

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June 9, 2017

Ancient Rome’s Roads Reimagined as a Modern Subway Map

They say that “all roads lead to Rome,” and self-proclaimed “geography and data nerd” Sasha Trubetskoy is making the case with his clever map showing the streets of ancient Rome as subway lines. At the peak of the Ancient Empire, Romans had built over 250,000 miles of roads stretching across their vast lands. They even had a set of ancient highways that radiated out from the capital, which allowed for efficient commercial and military movement.

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June 6, 2017

Samurai Armor for Pets Transforms Your Furry Friend into a Loyal Warrior

Nowadays, it seems like pets have just as many sartorial options as us humans. From quaint sweaters to frilly dresses, your dog or cat can strut their stuff in style. Japanese company Samurai Age is capitalizing on this pet outfits trend in an offbeat way. They’ve developed samurai armor for pups and felines that transforms them from your easygoing furry friend into your fiercely loyal protector.

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June 1, 2017

Artist’s Optical Illusion Tattoos Look Like They’re Hiding Entire Worlds Beneath

The customized creations of talented tattoo artist Jesse Rix trick the eye through an expert use of optical illusion. Rendered in a realist style, each visually perplexing tattoo showcases the artist's inventive imagination and his advanced understanding of the trompe-l'œil technique. Skillfully composed of fine lines and filled in with lifelike color, each tattoo's style is rooted in realism. The subject matter, however, is entirely surreal.

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