Design

July 22, 2014

Creative Designer Crafts Resume on a Chocolate Bar Wrapper

At first glance, this might look like a regular Hershey's chocolate bar. But, upon closer inspection, we see that it's not your ordinary candy. It's actually a “Hirschy” bar and cleverly-designed resume by Matthew Hirsch. The front of the package is a play on both his and the food's name, while the back lists his qualifications in place of the nutrition facts and ingredients.

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July 13, 2014

Small Retreat House in the Forest Designed to Rest on a Giant Boulder

This leaning house is an innovative concept created by Czech architecture agency Uhlik Architekti, which includes architects Petr Uhlik, Jan Sorm, and Premysl Jurak. The home, called Forest Retreat, is constructed in a diagonal formation with the upper section resting upon a giant boulder. The agency developed the idea for their client who requested a hideaway that could serve as a quiet escape from the urban chaos of his life in Prague.

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June 26, 2014

10 Amazing Artists and Designers Who’ve Captured Our Hearts

Last week, Eugene and I spoke at two conferences, Altitude Summit, a design and lifestyle blogging conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dwell on Design, America's largest design event which took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Being that it was our first time in front of an audience, you could say, that it was quite the challenge. (Who isn't afraid of public speaking?)

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June 19, 2014

Modern Tree House Offers a Cozy Minimalist Escape in the Woods

Built around two large oak trees, the Treehouse djuren was created as a comfortable retreat for a family on a wooded property in northern Germany. It was constructed by tree house designer Baumraum and features an eye-catching, egg-shaped silhouette book-ended by two oval windows and a glossy white facade.

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