Design

November 21, 2020

Ocean-Inspired Resin Lamps Cast a Tranquil Blue Glow When Illuminated

One of the most exciting aspects of epoxy resin art is its ability to keep objects suspended inside of the transparent material. Artists can freeze flowers and insects in the substance or even their own sculptures. Turkish creative Samil Demirel takes this one step further by designing naturalistic aquatic scenes inside of resin and wood lamps. Each one of these decorative pieces features miniature figurines made out of basswood.

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November 16, 2020

Sleek Hexagonal “Living Wall” Lets You House Your Plants Vertically Indoors

Looking to liven up your interior with some greenery but working with limited space? UK-based design studio, Horticus, has developed a modular living wall system that brings the vitality of nature into any abode—no matter how humble. Inspired by various constraints, Anna Lisovskaya (the founder of Horticus) sought to combine the space-saving innovation of a living wall with the convenience and accessibility of pot gardening.

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November 6, 2020

Ingenious Bed Frame Has a Place for Cats to Play While Their Humans Rest

It’s not often that humans and their cats have furniture that is designed for both of them. A kitty might claim a spot as “theirs” on the couch or the bed, or their person will have to pay a lot for cat-centric furnishings that leave much to be desired, design-wise. But luckily, the creatives behind the Colombian brand CatLife are changing that with their clever Gatrimonial bed.

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