Design

August 10, 2020

Scientists Create 3D-Printed Terra Cotta Tiles to Encourage Coral Reef Growth

Long-suffering coral reefs may begin to regrow with a promising new technology. The coral population has declined heavily due to red tides, pollution, and increased water traffic in the Double Island area of Sai Kung. For a restoration project commissioned by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), marine scientists and architects from the University of Hong Kong (HKU)

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August 6, 2020

People Are Transforming Vintage TVs Into Cozy Beds for Their Feline Friends

Cats enjoy sleeping in enclosed spaces—it's why they love to snuggle in a good box. But while cozy, the cardboard containers are lacking in style. If you’re looking for something that’s more quirky than the conventional shipping package, tune into this quirky trend in feline bedding. People are upcycling retro television sets—think from the 1960s–and removing their components to replace them with all the cushy comforts of a cat bed.

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August 3, 2020

20 Unique Reusable Face Masks Designed by Independent Artists

As face masks become a reality of life, there's no reason to believe that you can't stay both safe and stylish. Reusable face masks help protect you from spreading and being exposed to germs, and they've even proven to be effective against viruses like COVID-19. And though some may worry that a face covering may block their personality, there are other ways that it can also enhance your character.

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July 22, 2020

Elderly Couple Has Fashion Photo Shoots Using Clothing Left Behind in Their Laundromat

Believe it or not, there are some people who take their clothing to get laundered only to never pick it up. When that happens, one couple has an ingenious idea of what to do with the extra clothes. The man, named Wanji, and woman, named Xiu, are 83 and 84 years old, respectively, and they create stylish outfits based on what was left behind in their Taiwan laundromat.

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