Design

March 9, 2021

Solar Powered Sunflower Lights Illuminate Your Garden at Night

Flowers use their petals to absorb, transmit, and reflect sunlight, so it makes total sense that these sunflower-shaped garden lights are solar-powered. The artificial blooms are made of delicate tame fabric, mimicking real sunflower petals. However, rather than wilting away during colder months, these happy flowers look great all year round. And when nighttime comes, they illuminate and transform your garden into an enchanted wonderland.

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March 2, 2021

This Adorable Teapot Ring Lets You Have a Tiny Tea Party Wherever You Go

If you love a cup of tea, perhaps you’ll appreciate this hand-crafted teapot ring. The sterling silver statement ring is made by Indian jewelry designer Astha (of Shyle). Featuring a delicate handle, a spout, and even a tiny cup, the beautiful piece of jewelry looks just like a dollhouse accessory that you can wear on your hand. The miniature teapot is based on antique silver teapots found in India.

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February 23, 2021

How Helvetica Became the “Little Black Dress” of Typography

Typography is primarily thought of by designers, but there are some typefaces so popular that they enter the larger cultural zeitgeist. Helvetica is one of those typefaces. Developed in 1957, it has become ubiquitous and can be found everywhere from labels on grocery store shelves to transportation to the logo of American Apparel. Helvetica was not the first name for this now-iconic typeface.

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