Design

January 12, 2021

This Portable E-Motor Turns Any Bicycle Into an Electric One

Urban commuters who favor bicycles as their mode of transport might agree that cycling from point A to point B can be a bit of a workout. E-bikes with a battery-powered “assist” are great for giving you a boost, but they’re often expensive and stolen often. That’s why a Brooklyn-based startup decided to design CLIP, a portable and detachable e-motor that turns any bike into an electric one.

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December 28, 2020

These Brilliant Mugs Have Little Nooks on the Side Where Tiny Animal Sculptures Live

Self-taught artist Brook Knippa of AP Curiosities handmakes ceramic mugs with an adorable surprise tucked in the sides. She nestles miniature painted sculptures of animals inside small nooks. From sleeping foxes to mysterious owls, each unique cup is a dream for animal lovers. Knippa finds inspiration for her whimsical creations in the beauty of her surroundings in Maine.

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December 20, 2020

World’s Largest LEGO Wooden-Style Roller Coaster Made With 90,000 Toy Bricks

LEGO artist Tomáš Kašpařík (aka Chairudo) is a self-confessed “child that never grew up.” Like many kids (and adults), he has a love for LEGO, but he’s been lucky enough to turn his passion into a career. For years, he’s been creating extraordinary sculptures from the plastic pieces, and his latest creation is no exception. He constructed the world’s largest wooden-style coaster from LEGO, and it actually works!

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