Design

March 15, 2017

Flexible LEGO Tape Allows You to Build Anywhere, Even Upside Down

LEGOs are beloved plastic blocks, but they come with a distinct building challenge. The number of surfaces that they can be constructed upon is limited, as the pieces themselves are rigid and non-adhesive. Design studio Nimuno has created a flexible solution to this problem with their brilliant LEGO tape that’s compatible with all your prized minifigs and endless cache of blocks.

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March 14, 2017

Real ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Rose Lasts 3 Years Without Water or Sunlight

Attention, Beauty and the Beast fans! Whether you're a lifelong admirer of the animated feature or counting down the days until the new, live-action film makes its grand debut, luxury flower company Forever Rose London is sure to charm you with its real enchanted rose. Unlike most floral arrangements that wither within a week or 2, the Forever Rose will remain beautiful, well, forever. Like the magical flower from the movie, Forever Rose London's spellbinding creations defy logic. Each rose stands upright in a glass dome.

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March 8, 2017

Hand-Painted Moon and Planet Lamps Add a Swirling Celestial Touch to Any Room

Some of the best creations come from people trying to solve a problem. Rome-based shop Pulsar Moonlight first got its start as a way to raise money for homeless animals. The idea to make delicate globe lights modeled after the moon took off, and soon this goodwill endeavor (which achieved its funding goals) transformed into a full-fledged business. Now, a moonlight lamp is just one of their ethereal offerings.

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February 28, 2017

3D Printed Planets Let You Hold the Solar System in the Palm of Your Hands

Ever wanted to have the world in the palm of your hand? Or capture stars in a bottle? Little Planet Factory, based in the UK, lets you do just that with their collection of 3D printed planets and moons. Founder George Ioannidis started the company after searching for a Mars globe and not finding anything to his liking. Combining his love for 3D printing and space, Little Planet Factory was born.

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