Design

January 9, 2015

The Chandelier That Produces a Shadow Forest of Wild Trees

A year and a half ago, we told you about Forms in Nature, a stunning light sculpture by Hilden & Diaz (Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz) that casts shadows of trees throughout a room. The 3D printed piece takes eight hours of assembly by hand. Created in Copenhagen, the beautiful chandelier took the world by storm. The first 100 editions quickly sold out, and a new 100 editions is currently under production.

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December 5, 2014

Futuristic Wind Turbines Take the Form of Sleek Minimalist Trees

The Wind Tree, developed by the French New Wind group, is a prototype battery of small wind turbines in the form of a minimalist tree that seamlessly blends in with urban environments. Standing 26 feet tall, plastic pods resembling leaves, with miniature turbine blades inside, hang from the tree's steel branches and can swivel to catch the wind at any angle.

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December 3, 2014

Solar System Cups Allow You to Drink from Anywhere in the Universe

A nine-piece solar system-themed glassware set boasts cosmic creativity and a flair for the unusual. Each cup in the set sports a unique, swirling design inspired by a different celestial body. The glasses vary in size, loosely mimicking a to-scale solar system model. Naturally, the Sun is the largest drinking glass, and Pluto is the smallest. The set sells for $49.99 through Think Geek's website, but it's currently sold out.

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November 17, 2014

Amazing Cookie Designs Covered with Incredible Details

You'll be surprised to discover that these ornamental designs are actually meant for eating! Created by New York-based pastry chef Amber Spiegel, each decorative cookie is covered with flawless details like gold edges, illusions of quilted surfaces, and beautiful florets that are developed with incredible precision. With great patience, a steady hand, and very tiny tools, Spiegel has mastered the art of cookie design.

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