Design

August 22, 2025

Brilliant Kintsugi Tattoos Look Like Fragile Broken Ceramics Gilded Together

In Japan, broken pottery doesn’t just get tossed in the trash. Instead, it’s given new life through a repair method called kintsugi, where cracks are filled with metallic lacquer. The idea is that the breaks become part of the object’s story, making the piece even more special than before. Inspired by the ancient tradition, South Korean tattoo artist Irae creates blue and gold tattoos of museum-worthy objects.

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August 15, 2025

Elegant Himalayan Salt Lamps Take Inspiration From the Curving Bodies of Flamingos

The innovative Embers of Peace collection by RF Lab refines the conventional Himalayan salt lamp into a series of sculptural lighting pieces. Their various lamps are designed to create a tranquil space to relax and recharge. They believe in healing with design and thus take a logical approach to a usually spiritual device. Traditional Himalayan salt lamps are often marketed as mood lighting for purifying and wellness. Embers of Peace leans further into this idea.

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July 21, 2025

Couture Dress Is Alive and Glows in the Dark Thanks to Millions of Microalgae

Designer Iris van Herpen is no stranger to integrating futuristic materials and organic shapes into her garments. For her Sympoiesis haute couture collection debuting at Paris Couture Week, she included structures and fabrics that evoke the flow of the ocean and are almost as light as air. Central to the collection was nature; in fact, it was a main collaborator with the debut of a dress and leggings made of 125 million living bioluminescent microalgae.

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July 17, 2025

LEGO ‘Hamilton’ Set Has So Many Details From the Musical It’s Sure to Leave Fans “Satisfied”

When Hamilton first came out in 2015, it took the theater community by storm. The musical, written and first performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the story of the Founding Fathers—particularly, that of Alexander Hamilton—in a trailblazing and revelatory way. It went to on to win 11 Tony Awards and was recorded live and released on Disney+. More importantly, it got more people interested in both musical theater and American history.

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