Design

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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October 9, 2015

Slanted Modular Shelving Unit Requires No Glue, Screws, or Complex Instructions

If you've ever assembled a piece of furniture, you know that it can be a complex challenge. But, what if we told you that there's a shelving system out there that doesn't require glue or screws? Designer Aurlien Veyrat of Objet Optimis has created a piece known as the L Shelf, which utilizes a simple design to help users store their beloved possessions.

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September 29, 2015

Meticulously Elegant Tattoos Created with Thousands of Intricate Dots

Tattoo artist Jessica Kinzer has a gift for producing powerful tattoos. Though only tattooing since 2014, this young artist shows genuine talent within designs that are both captivating and elegant. The complexity within each tattoo reveals Kinzer's meticulous eye for detail as she utilizes a variety of themes–though many of her pieces are reminiscent of mandala designs, with flourishes and details that diverge from a central point.

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