Design

September 2, 2020

LEGO Releases 5,544-Piece ‘Harry Potter’ Diagon Alley Set Complete With Wizarding World Stores

From Hogwarts Castle to 4 Privet Drive, LEGO has a whole range of Harry Potter-themed sets that playfully transport you into your own, hand-built wizarding world. The latest set to join the magical collection is an epic 5,544-piece version of Diagon Alley. The fourth-largest LEGO set ever released, it measures more than a meter (3.2 feet) long when built.

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August 15, 2020

Artist Bottles the Beauty of the Ocean in Completely Unique Wood and Resin Pieces

Talented artists continue to explore the creative possibilities of resin. This malleable material resembles the qualities of glass but offers more durability and wear. Maryland-based artist Rachel Walker-Hook of Chessie Goes Wild Art combines epoxy resin with wood to create unique pieces inspired by the ocean. Walker-Hook discovered resin art while she was recovering from an injury and quickly became enthralled by the medium and its ability to replicate the glittering properties of water.

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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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