Design

February 23, 2017

Discarded Scraps Transformed into Functional Wood and Resin Stools

South Korean design studio Hattern has come up with a clever upcycled furniture idea that ensures no waste is left behind. Zero Per Stool is a gorgeous piece of resin and wood furniture that answers the question of how furniture can be fabricated without waste. The stool consists of white oak legs and a seat fabricated with the offcuts of the legs set in resin.

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February 21, 2017

Illustrated Infographic Shows 63 Differences Between American and British English

Americans may technically share a language with their British neighbors/neighbours, but that doesn't mean that each country's version of English is identical. As illustrated in an ingenious infographic by GrammarCheck—a website that offers editing and proofreading services—there are numerous differences between British and American English, from subtle spelling changes to entirely different designations for common concepts. Rendered in a colorful and minimalist style, the infographic presents 63 differences between the two branches of English.

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February 16, 2017

15+ Creative Solutions to Problems You Never Knew Existed

There are some problems that you don’t think need a solution… until there is one. These sorts of invisible issues make life a little more stressful—a little more awkward—so once someone comes up with a way to solve them, you wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?” From buying avocados to baking pan libraries, there have been some ingenious fixes to problems you never knew existed. The answers to these conundrums lie in creative thinking.

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February 10, 2017

Shiba Inu Ceramics Are an Adorable Alternative to Traditional Tableware

If you're crazy about Shiba Inus like the rest of the Internet, you may want to stop by the charming Etsy shop, Siro's Funny Animals. Run by Fukuoka-based Japanese artist Tetsuya Iseda, the store sells adorable animals handcrafted from clay. In addition to statuettes and figurines, Iseda has created a collection of ceramic Shiba Inus that delightfully double as tableware. The adorable dog-inspired series of crockery includes cups (such as teacups and liquor cups), bowls, plates, jars, and more.

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