Design

January 25, 2016

Levitating "Air Bonsai" Uses Magnets to Float Twirling Plant in Mid-Air

The Air Bonsai combines the beauty of nature with the mesmerizing effects of levitation. Designed as a miniature planter, it utilizes the opposing forces of magnetic energy to make a real plant hover and spin, appearing as though it's magically floating in mid-air. The unique planter works with two main components: the six-inch diameter “energy base,” made from Japanese ceramic; and the levitating “little star” moss ball.

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January 2, 2016

3D Printed Underwater City Plans to Recycle Rubbish into "Seascrapers"

Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut developed plans for an amazing oceanic city built out of recycled rubbish. This futuristic building proposal extends 1,000 meters down into the depths of the sea, and plans to be made entirely of 3D-printed plastic waste materials. Named for a species of bioluminescent jellyfish, this fictional city goes by the name of Aequorea.

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December 11, 2015

Stylist Cuts Hair Using Samurai Swords, Blowtorches, and Razor-Sharp Talons

Hairdresser Alberto Olmedo believes that all haircuts should be perfectly symmetrical and he's willing to use some unusual tools to get the job done. When clients walk into his shop, they may see what Olmedo calls “medieval” instruments—sharp samurai swords, blowtorches, some razor-sharp talons, and the occasional pair of scissors (which he uses in impressively rapid movements). “Hairdressers usually cut one side and then the other.

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