Design

October 31, 2024

Cereal Bowl Resembling Poured Milk Adds a Splash of Fun to Breakfast

Whether it be a vegetable slicer shaped like a cloud or ceramic cat measuring cups, there are several kitchen items that make the act of cooking and eating more whimsical. The Spilt Milk cereal bowl is one such product, and offers a playful way to start the day. Created by Rhode Island-based design store Genuine Fred, this clever bowl resembles a splash of milk.

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October 25, 2024

‘Gladiator II’ Popcorn Bucket Brings the Colosseum to Your Lap Through AR

It’s the era of the popcorn bucket. Though the novelty item has been around for years, its recent manifestations have transformed it into a trend. This past winter, Dune: Part II was accompanied by a popcorn bucket so suggestive it spurred hundreds of viral memes. Summer blockbusters Alien: Romulus, Deadpool v. Wolverine, and Despicable Me 4 have also gained notoriety for their zany buckets. Gladiator II is the newest contender within this arena.

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October 18, 2024

Designer Turns Daft Punk’s Legendary Pyramid Stage Into a Colorful 2,000-Piece LEGO Set

In the mid-aughts, Daft Punk was at the top of its game. The French electronic music duo's Alive tour saw them playing all over the world, including a headlining set at Coachella. Alongside their innovative electronic music, there was another element that made their shows memorable—a soaring pyramid stage with triangular displays and massive projection screens that lit up the party. In honor of this historic tour, LEGO builder Patrick Harboun (aka RobotRock)

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October 12, 2024

Yamaha Builds Electric Guitars Out of Upcycled Instrument Manufacturing Wood Scraps

A large amount of wood is used to build many musical instruments, particularly larger and more complex ones such as guitars and pianos. This leaves fabricators with large quantities of cut waste and unused materials—a challenge when pursuing a more sustainable approach. Now, Yamaha, one of the world's leading musical instrument companies, has introduced a daring concept that could revolutionize the industry.

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