Design

October 15, 2016

Wind-Powered Device Pulls 11 Gallons of Drinking Water a Day From Thin Air

Did you know that over 2.2 billion people around the globe do not have access to clean drinking water? And that women and children can spend up to 6 hours a day collecting and carrying water, often polluted, to supply the needs to their family? Water Seer provides an innovative solution to make clean drinking water available to a wider part of the population.

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October 11, 2016

Traditional Samurai Jackets Are Making a Chic, Sophisticated Comeback

The newly released fall clothing line from Tokyo-based clothing store, Trove, allows you to channel your inner samurai with chic and contemporary style. Although the color palette is subdued in wintry grays and autumnal saffrons, it is the exquisite material and make of these haori jackets that give it the sharp look to complete any outfit.

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October 5, 2016

Hand-Blown Glass Containers Mimicking Veins Add an Artistic Twist to Pouring Wine

Evocative of twisting veins and pumping hearts, Etienne Meneau cleverly combines blood vessels with drinking vessels to create his striking series of Strange Decanters. Featuring a set of exquisitely hand-blown receptacles, the series presents a peculiar twist on traditional wine decanting. The creative collection offers a wide range of styles, predominantly characterized by two aesthetics: linear, vein-like forms, and rounded, heart-inspired orbs.

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September 28, 2016

Real Size of Large Wonders of the World Are Put Into Perspective through Visual Comparisons

It’s hard to understand just how big (or small) something truly is, especially when it appears in an unfamiliar context. Kevin Wisbith has put some exceptionally “large” things into perspective by placing them into situations where we have a better grip on scale. So for those of us who cannot conceptualize the true width of a B-2 Bomber or the world’s largest oil tanker, Wisbith’s comparisons will provide clarity and even surprise you.

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