Design

September 16, 2022

Workaholics Can Sit in This Coffin-Shaped Office Chair Forever

Do you work really long hours at a desk? So long that sometimes it feels like you can't remember the last time you stood up? UK-based designer Chairbox has visualized what your chair may feel like. This 3D model imagines an office chair in the shape of a coffin, addressing work culture with a macabre sense of humor.

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September 11, 2022

Dad and Daughter Rock Special Coordinating Outfits for Harry Styles Concerts

Nari Rampersad decided to surprise his 16-year-old daughter, Sarita, for her birthday in a way she'll never forget. He bought tickets to Harry Styles’ Love on Tour concert for not just one, but two days. The cherry on top is that he fully committed to the concert-going experience—matching feather boas and all. Styles is known for his eccentric and colorful concert outfits, and it's tradition for his fans to dress up.

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September 3, 2022

Ethereal Mirrors Reflect Pretty Pressed Flowers Preserved in Resin

Canada-based artist Sharlene Robertson creates exquisite home decor inspired by nature. Mirrors of different shapes and sizes are framed by arrangements of pressed flowers and ferns preserved in epoxy resin. Each of these pieces is made by hand in her studio. Robertson collects dried foliage that catches her eye—including daisies, ferns, and baby's breath—and pairs them with metallic accents.

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August 26, 2022

17-Year-Old Designs a Motor That Could Change How Electric Cars Are Made

Electric cars are helping us forge a more eco-friendly future. However, one environmental and design barrier to truly easy, sustainable-to-produce cars is the motors. Most electric vehicle (EV) motors use rare-earth elements in their internal magnets which generate the required torque to power the motor. These elements—including neodymium, samarium, and dysprosium—are very expensive and their mining is detrimental to the environment.

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