Design

May 16, 2016

Ingenious Tattoo Ink Designed to Disappear from Skin After a Year

Many people love the idea of having a tattoo but are unsure of what they'd want on their body for the rest of their life. Tech startup Ephemeral is currently developing a way to wear an inked design for an extended period of time without the eternal commitment. Their solution uses a process akin to traditional tattooing, but will last only about a year before it begins to fade.

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April 26, 2016

Exquisite Wooden Rings Reveal Miniature Landscapes Encapsulated in Resin

The handcrafted rings of Secret Wood contain exquisite worlds that reveal themselves as you wear them. Produced using fresh wood, resin, and beeswax, the Canadian jeweler encapsulates miniature landscapes within the transparent material. These multifaceted settings highlight places that beg exploration, such as rocky lagoons, enchanted forests, and stunning waterfalls.

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April 20, 2016

People Draw Bicycles from Memory and Designer Turns Them into 3D Renderings

These bikes designed by Bologna-based artist Gianluca Gimini may appear sleek and serviceable, but most of them have a handful of fatal flaws, from missing parts to improper proportions. That's because they're based on sketches done by ordinary passersby. For over six years, Gimini has been asking strangers to draw bicycles on the spot, straight from memory. His participants have ranged from 3 to 88 years old, spanning seven different nationalities.

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April 9, 2016

Artists Blend Surreal Portraits and Cubism to Create Uniquely Illustrated Tattoos

Artistic duo Jade Tomlinson and Kev James of Expanded Eye bring a fresh and surreal perspective to their unique tattoo designs. Based in London, the pair dabble in street art, sculptures, and prints, but their distinctive style really shines through in their ink work. Combining elements of abstract with minimal splashes of color and peculiar yet skillful details, their pieces remain branded into both memory and, in the case of their clients, skin.

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