Design

June 28, 2015

Hanging Spherical Lodges Provide Cozy, Eco-Friendly Retreat in the Forests of Laos

The Nam Et-Phou Louey Biodiversity Conservation Area in northern Laos, Vietnam could soon be the site of unique spherical eco-lodges that hang from the trees. These unconventional accommodations would allow visitors to observe and immerse themselves within the gorgeous landscape near the Nam Poung village. They're part of a community-led design project by Cole Company, aimed at increasing eco-tourism and jobs for local villagers. Structures like bird and insect nests inspired these suspended sleeping pods.

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June 13, 2015

DIY Shape-Shifting Lamp Lets You Stack and Build the Lamp of Your Dreams

Craftsman Mike Warren was inspired by the beauty of the Babele lamp by Manifattura Italian Design, but unwilling to pay the high sale price. So, the determined designer decided to hand craft a version of the lamp, which is a playful, shape-shifting piece that can be arranged and stacked to your liking. Warren made the replica using free software and about $15 worth of supplies.

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May 24, 2015

Artist Combines Paint Swatches and Retro Drawings in Sleek Designs

Walking down the paint aisle at a home-improvement store and examining the vibrant hues of color swatches calls to mind an infinity of vague possibilities. But it's often hard to visualize exactly how you could incorporate a new color into your everyday living space. Artist Shawn Huckins takes on the challenge by incorporating scenes into paint-swatch gradients.

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May 11, 2015

Vintage Floral Temporary Tattoos by Tattoorary

While this summer we're predicting that metallic flash tattoos will be all the rage, we're also loving these more vintage temporary tattoos featuring flowers. Tattoorary is a Netherlands based company that sells these handmade works of art that will last for up to a week. While their Etsy shop is filled with animal tattoos – swallows, fox, and even a steampunk octopus – it's their floral designs that have us swooning.

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