Design

May 2, 2022

Surfboard-Shaped Resin and Wood Tables Are Made to Glow-in-the-Dark

Wood and “water” converge in the striking custom-made tables by ThunderWood Studio. The Ukraine-based designer creates the spectacular effect of cerulean ocean waves washing up on shore with epoxy resin and enhances their visual appeal by shaping the furniture into surfboards. Oleksiy, who is the creative force behind ThunderWood Studio, had no artistic background prior to starting his business.

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April 25, 2022

These Sophisticated LEGO Orchid and Succulents Sets Are Designed to Help Adults Unwind

Remember those floral adult coloring books that were all the rage not so long ago? Maybe you owned one, and relaxed by losing track of time filling in the patterns with color. One company that picked up on the benefits of creative, meditative activities is LEGO, who began releasing sets specifically for adults. Among these is the Botanicals Collection, comprised of several plant-inspired sets designed with intricate details and a sophisticated darker color palette.

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April 21, 2022

Brilliant Book Bracelet Includes 1,400 Drawings by Rembrandt

For most art lovers, visiting a museum or gallery is the only time they can see priceless works of art in person. Otherwise, our knowledge of these masterpieces is based on seeing them online and in textbooks. Well, Amsterdam-based studio Duinker & Dochters is bridging the gap between the digital and material in their limited series of accessories.

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April 12, 2022

LEGO Releases Nostalgic ‘Back to the Future’ Set of All Three DeLoreans

The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is one of the most instantly recognizable cars of all time due in large part to the much-beloved Back to the Future films. And now, thanks to a collaboration between LEGO and Universal, you can build your own mini vehicle. LEGO's new Back to the Future Time Machine set, released on April 1, is a 1,872-piece LEGO reproduction of Doc Brown's modified DeLorean.

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