Design

July 28, 2015

Amazing Invention Uses Only 1 Glass of Saltwater to Supply 8 Hours of Light

The SALt Lamp is a cost-effective light source that is changing people's lives in the Philippines. This revolutionary invention was developed by engineer Aisa Mijeno as an asset for the many households that are unable to access or afford electricity. Rather than having residents rely on oil lamps (which can cause fires) or expensive battery-powered lights, Mijeno's device provides them with a safe and economical source of illumination.

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July 8, 2015

Tattoos of Semicolons Offer Love and Hope to Those Struggling with Mental Health Issues

A growing number of people are imprinting their skin with semicolons, either as temporary drawings or permanent tattoos. The trend isn't a simple fashion statement or celebration of punctuation, however; the body inkings are part of Project Semicolon, a faith-based non-profit movement dedicated to supporting those who struggle with self-harm, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. “A semicolon,” reads the project's website, “is used when an author could've chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to.

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July 3, 2015

Craftsman Beautifully Fashions Ships from Star Wars and Star Trek into Coffee Tables

Tennessee-based furniture designer Barry Shields has beautifully handcrafted two coffee tables that pay homage to beloved sci-fi classics. The intricate custom pieces resemble an X-wing Starfighter from Star Wars and the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek. Shields used a combination of ash, cherry, and poplar woods to carve the details that make these ships an unforgettable part of popular culture. Both are mounted on thick panes of glass that complement the vessels' shapes.

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June 22, 2015

Adorably Tiny Animals Fashioned into Ceramic Succulent Planters

So Paulo-based artist Priscilla Ramos has crafted some of the cutest creatures in her line of ceramic planters. Her shop, called Cumbuca Chic, features adorable animals like capybaras, anteaters, and foxes, formed into functional objects. They're small enough to hold in your hand, making them perfect for planting succulents or cacti. Vegetation can playfully be displayed, sprouting out of the backs or tops of the figures' heads.

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