Design

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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July 15, 2025

New Poster Celebrates Oasis During Their Much-Anticipated Reunion Tour

Earlier this month, Oasis kicked off its much-anticipated reunion tour in Wales, a feat 16 years in the making. In the coming months, Liam and Noel Gallagher, the two brothers behind the renowned English rock band, will travel around the world to cities such as Tokyo, Mexico City, Chicago, Sydney, and Buenos Aires. To celebrate the occasion, the UK-based design studio Dorothy has released a special-edition poster teeming with all things Oasis.

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July 10, 2025

1,986-Piece 3D LEGO Poster Celebrates Freddie Mercury at Wembley

When you picture Freddie Mercury, what is he wearing? The Queen legend is perhaps most remembered in his iconic white-and-yellow military-style jacket, posing with his fist in the air on stage. In tribute to that unforgettable moment from Queen’s 1986 Magic tour, LEGO set designer Takesz recreated the scene as a buildable 3D poster. Measuring 65 centimeters (25.6 inches) tall and 40 centimeters (15.7 inches)

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