Design

September 5, 2023

Artist Duo Shoot 10,000 Volts of Electricity Through a Pieces of Wood To Create Their Striking Designs

Out in the wild, electricity gives us epic thunderstorms that have inspired artists and marveled scientists. But now, two creators have found a unique way to turn the power of lightning into statement pieces for the home. Drawing from the principle of Lichtenberg figures, Nick and Kat from Wildflower Designs create intricate wood coasters, cheese boards, and, even a table decorated with river-like patterns produced by electricity.

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September 2, 2023

31+ Spook-tacular Gifts To Get Your Spirit Ready for Halloween

Finally, the haunted season is upon us. To celebrate all things spooky, we've concocted a collection of cute Halloween gifts that will have you howling with delight. This eclectic selection of enchanting presents has something for everybody. If a spine-tingling style is your bag, try accessorizing with the mysterious moon phase necklace. Love slaving over a hot cauldron? Keep your kitchen festive with a spirited rolling pin and black cat apron.

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August 28, 2023

Ingenious Bird on CO2 Monitor Drops Down When You Should Open a Window for Fresh Air

Between work and home, most people spend the majority of their days indoors. As such, maintaining good air quality inside is incredibly important to our health. To make keeping track of this easier, Birdie Design has created a cute and functional device that will quietly give a cue when CO2 levels are too high. Birdie is a minimalist CO2 monitoring device.

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August 24, 2023

LEGO Introduces ‘The Insect Collection’ With Accompanying ASMR Playlist

LEGO sets are usually associated with building small replicas of tall buildings and large objects, like a Japanese castle or the Eiffel Tower. Now, the toy manufacturer has turned to something much smaller for inspiration. LEGO has introduced The Insect Collection, which offers the opportunity to build realistic life-size models of three bugs—a Blue Morpho butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a Chinese mantis.

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