Design

May 19, 2014

Eco-Friendly Skateboard is Made Using Recycled Fishing Nets

Fishing nets are not a material that you'd imagine a skateboard would be made of. The three friends who make up the company Bureo, however, know differently. Ben Kneppers, David Stover, and Kevin Ahearn worked in partnership with the creative collective Satori Movement and designer Gabriella Laruccia to craft The Minnow, a unique board that uses roughly 30 square feet of harvested fishing nets.

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May 8, 2014

Luxury Off-Road Camper Trailer is the Ultimate Urban Escape Vehicle

If you've ever wanted to venture long distances but don't want to sacrifice comfort, then Conqueror Australia has something just for you. The UEV-440 is a luxury compact camper-trailer that has the features and accessories you'd find in your own home. It even packs wine glasses and a flat-screen TV with surround sound! UEV stands for Urban Escape Vehicle, and it definitely is made to take you from the city to the country.

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April 25, 2014

Hyperrealistic Tattoo Portraits of Pop Culture Characters

According to a recent Newsweek article, lately there's been a dramatic rise in the tattoo genre realism. No longer relegated to sculpture or painting, realism has taken over the tattoo world. In an attempt to depict people and things as accurately as possible, tattoo artists like Nikko Hurtado, Stefano Alcantara, and Paul Acker have been creating incredibly detailed portraits that look like they could be photographs.

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April 23, 2014

BMW’s Sleek and Innovative Vision Future Luxury Design

BMW recently unveiled images of their new Vision Future Luxury concept car, a high-tech luxury-class vehicle that embodies the brand's progressive fusion of exclusivity and innovation. The concept features a refined and elegant exterior with sleek lines and taut curves, demonstrating the visual allure that BMW is known for. The interior of the vehicle is equally attractive, with a warm and comfortable ambiance created by smooth layers of leather and wood.

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