Design

August 22, 2025

LEGO Unveils Harry Potter’s 3,228-Piece Hogsmeade Village Set

In the world of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade is a place to unwind. Hogwarts students get day trips to this charming village once they’ve reached the third year at Hogwarts—but only if they don't forget to get their permission slip signed. As opposed to their rigid school schedule, at Hogsmeade they can enjoy a pint of butterbeer with their friends, stock up on candy at Honeydukes, and visit Zonko’s Joke Shop.

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August 15, 2025

Designers of Shakira’s New World Tour Bring Giant “She Wolf“ to the Stage [Interview]

When a pop star goes on tour, there are many elements that need to be pieced together by a creative team. This usually includes booking venues, hiring dancers and musicians, choreographing performances, creating shiny costumes, coming up with a hit-filled setlist, and designing a memorable stage. For Shakira’s latest tour, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour (“Women No Longer Cry”)

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July 21, 2025

3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Swirls Around the Interior of an Experimental Gelateria

An Alpine village in Switzerland has gotten a little more architecturally interesting thanks to a collaboration between Origen and ETH Zurich. Gelateria is a fusion of traditional Alpine architecture with cutting-edge 3D printing technology. From the outside, Gelateria appears like a small barn covered in a translucent skin. It's when stepping inside that the real magic happens.

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July 16, 2025

DIY Book Nook Kits Let You Build Your Own Cozy Little Worlds on Your Shelf

Books can transport readers to other worlds and times, and now so can “book nooks.” These models, often made of wood, are usually only the width of a few books, but seem to contain a portal to a whole other miniature world when placed on a bookshelf. The concept has inspired design firms and creators and around the world, including Anavrin, which offers DIY models and book nooks packed with literary charm.

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