Design

July 29, 2016

Innovative UV Ray Camera Helps You See Where You Still Need Sunscreen

With so much sun left to soak up this summer, don't let your skin be exposed to harmful UV rays. Sure, there is sunscreen, but it's an invisible protector. How do you know if it's working or if you've put on enough? David Cohen and Jon Meyer of Voxelight wondered this exact question, which led them to invent Sunscreenr, a compact UV camera that can detect where sunscreen has been applied to the skin.

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July 26, 2016

Vintage 1927 Bowling Alley Is Restored in Spectacular Steampunk Decor

The iconic Hollywood Star Lanes in East Hollywood, where The Big Lebowski was once filmed, made bowling an iconic activity in Los Angeles. The city has had no shortages of unique bowling alleys, from the divey All Star Lanes to the upscale Spare Room in Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel. The newest establishment, Highland Park Bowling, is a resurrected alley that puts its own spin on the activity with vintage revival vibes and steampunk décor.

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July 19, 2016

Delicate Floral and Nature Tattoos Inspired by Changing Seasons

Crimean artist Pis Saro takes inspiration from her travels and innate fascination with nature to create her soft and dreamlike tattoo designs. “The mood of my art changes with the seasons,” Saro told Illusion Magazine. “I grow flowers and watch them attentively, looking at each fractal detail in petals and leaves. They’re not as simple as they seem! I like to study plants, animals and birds of different countries, too, always searching for new ideas.

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July 11, 2016

Musician Who Receives Suicide Survivor Notes From Fans Tattoos Their Names on His Arm

The relationship between a musician and their fans is a sacred one—the artist pours his/her heart and soul into lyrics that are felt on a deep, emotional level. Often, this is the extent of this symbiotic relationship, but Canadian musician Robb Nash goes a step further and uses his influence to talk to young fans about suicide, addiction, and mental health.

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