Design

June 4, 2024

5,471-Piece ‘Lord of the Rings’ Dark Tower LEGO Set Brings Mordor Into Your Home

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series is set in the expansive world of Middle-earth, where fantastical creatures such as elves, ogres, and dragons roam free and heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, a high fantasy story with such all-encompassing world building deserves an equally comprehensive LEGO set to do it justice, and the beloved toy company recently released a brand new set doing just that.

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May 30, 2024

Crochet Flower Bookmarks Designed To Look like They’re Blooming From the Page You’re Reading

Entire universes can bloom within the pages of a book. This seems to be the concept behind the beautiful crochet flower bookmarks that Claire Zhang of MaPetiteFeeGift creates. But these aren't your regular flat, rectangular place holders; instead, they are realistic-looking pieces inspired by many flower varieties. By adding them to your reading experience, you'll turn the book you're currently reading into a temporary garden.

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May 20, 2024

Fashion Illustrations Blossom With an Explosion of Colorful Flowers

Flower-themed fashion is having its moment right now. The Met Gala's 2024 dress code being “The Garden of Time” speaks to the popularity of these designs, as many celebrities donned suits and dresses decorated with elaborate blossoms, petals, and leaves to honor the beauty of the natural world. But one Korean fashion illustrator has been obsessed with the idea of floral designs long before they were trending in the news.

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May 16, 2024

‘Underwater Bicycle’ Device Propels Swimmers and Divers Forward at Superhuman Speed

French company Seabike has developed a device that acts as an underwater bicycle, helping swimmers and divers move underwater at impressively fast speeds. The device, which bears the same name as the company who designed it, is made to be strapped to the waist of swimmers, who are then pushed through the water by pedaling the propeller device located at the end of the machine.

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