Design

December 8, 2015

Elegant Tattoos of Tools Celebrate Professions Requiring Skilled Hands

Of all the possible ideas for tattoos designs, objects like a spatula and whisk seem like odd choices… unless you're a chef. In an effort to (permanently) celebrate professions that require skilled hands, Korean tattoo artist Oozy etches their tools on his clients' skin. The elegant linework depicts brushes, knives, and scissors, arranged in a neat row that shows off each item in intricate detail.

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November 22, 2015

Revolutionary "Homefarm" Combines Retirement Homes with Eco-Friendly Vertical Farming

Architecture firm Spark has recently unveiled Homefarm, a health, housing and farming concept that revolutionizes urban retirement. The proposed plan would offer its residents a space for living and another for farming, allowing them to take part in the agricultural process if they wish. Spark's idea is an alternative to typical retirement communities and nursing homes, which can feel impersonal and sterile. Instead, they hope to make this lifestyle change an active and empowering experience.

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November 12, 2015

Nature-Inspired Tattoos Made of Thousands of Tiny Dots Mimic Scientific Drawings

Argentina-based tattoo artist Luciano Del Fabro uses a minimalist aesthetic to depict the beauty of the natural world. Carefully etched animals, trees, and skulls are completed in black ink with countless minuscule dots stippled to add three-dimensional form. Del Fabro's hand is so light, that at times, these dots mimic thin, elegant lines. It's only upon close inspection that we see he's individually poked every tiny circle.

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November 8, 2015

‘Star Wars’ Fans Can Fly Their Own Millennium Falcon and X-Wing Drones

For those who've always dreamed of flying their own Millennium Falcon or X-Wing Starfighter, Air Hogs has granted your wish! At the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy unboxing event, an abundance of gadgets, figurines, and intergalactic merchandise were unveiled. Amongst this bounty of memorabilia were two drones, perfect for Star Warsfans with an interest in remote-controlled vehicles. Air Hogs' Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter is a detailed device offering a thrilling flying experience.

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