Design

June 30, 2023

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood LEGO Creation Receives 10,000 Votes To Become a Purchasable Lego Set

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and a beautiful day for a LEGO brick neighbor. A superfan named Matt Smith designed a Mister Rogers LEGO set prototype that caught wind on the LEGO Ideas platform, where users can pitch their own creations. After a few months, the Mister Rogers and the Neighborhood of Make-Believe set has finally gotten the 10,000 votes it needs to be reviewed by a board and considered for production.

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June 25, 2023

Artist Burns Intricate Landscapes Onto Pieces of Reclaimed Wood

Pieces of reclaimed wood are given a second life through the art of Jynae Bergeron. The Canada-based artist, better known as Art & Airplanes, practices pyrography, a technique that involves using a heated metal pen to burn wood. In this way, she renders striking modern designs inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Saskatchewan, Bergeron says she discovered her love of the Western landscape over time.

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June 19, 2023

$5,000 Japanese Mini Pick-Up Trucks Are Taking America by Storm

Japanese innovation has dazzled the world for decades; but with all of its state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge designs, few would think that the latest item to cause a frenzy abroad is a humble vehicle straight from the rural roads of Japan. The kei truck, a type of tiny truck that's very popular throughout Asia, is earning fans in America for its compact size and versatility.

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June 14, 2023

Smart Chess Board With Self-Moving Pieces Lets You Play Against Anyone in the World in Real-Time

Online gaming has made it possible to play with someone halfway across the world, but it's limited to video games and phone apps. Wouldn't it be amazing if the same principle could be applied to board games with physical pieces? A new smart board called GoChess could be the answer. This interactive, AI-powered chess board could revolutionize one of the greatest games out there.

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