Design

November 2, 2015

Artist Builds Articulating Pneumatic Wings Fit for a Human

Artist Alexis Noriega of The Crooked Feather has designed a handmade pair of bird wings fit for an actual human. As a matter of fact, the artist's creation is equipped with pneumatic automation, which means that the wings can extend and retract through a sophisticated air pressure system, operated at the flick of a switch. To create the base of this impressive construction, Noriega used fabric, glue, and wire.

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October 26, 2015

Fun Tetris-Like Furniture Pieces Let You Build Your Own Cat Tower

If you have a pet cat, you already know that these creatures love to explore, climb, and scratch most objects they come across. Of course, using the couch as a scratching post isn't ideal. Luckily, innovative designing firm Papercut Lab designed Katris–modular, human-friendly furnishings that doubles as a functional piece of decor for cats to enjoy. This unique product can be assembled just like a game of Tetris.

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October 20, 2015

Nomadic Couple Built a Stylish Trailer Home for $50,000

Like many people, Brian and Joni Buzarde wanted to own a home, but they didn't want to be tied to one particular location. Their solution for housing mobility was an unconventional yet practical one–they built a dwelling that would travel with them. The couple's trailer, nicknamed Woody, was designed and constructed by Brian and Joni, a true DIY project from beginning to end.

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