Design

April 30, 2012

The Scariest Bathroom in the World

Typically, when people go to the bathroom, they seek a quiet place. Designer Hernandez Silva had other ideas. Located inside a penthouse in Guadalajara, Mexico, the scariest bathroom in the world sits atop a 15 story elevator shaft and features a glass floor to ensure your constant terror! Those who are afraid of heights should probably avoid using this space.

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April 18, 2012

Extraordinary Deer-Shaped Electrical Towers

Across a vast expanse of country land, lofty electrical towers always seem somewhat out of place. They clash with the natural aesthetic of the environment, yet they are needed in this high-functioning world we live in. Moscow-based design studio Design Depot has realized a design concept that has the potential to remedy this visual dilemma–deer-shaped transmission towers.

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April 12, 2012

Clever Minimalist Posters of Classic Disney Films

Fairytales don't generally offer much room for interpretation. For the most part, the story involves good triumphing over evil and everyone living happily ever after. However, Liverpool-based designer Rowan Stocks-Moore decided to jazz things up a bit. In this eleven poster series, he captures the essence of Classic Disney films while also offering the viewer plenty of surprises.

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April 3, 2012

Traveling in a Flying Home

Wouldn't it be great to be able to travel without the hassle of packing your luggage and going through airport customs? Switzerland-based designer Timon Sager has an innovative idea for solving those pesky traveling pet peeves – build a flying house! While Sager's project known as Wolke 7 is still a concept design, it is an ideal notion that seems very plausible in the not-too-distant future.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.