Design

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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July 15, 2020

Beetle-Inspired Coffee Table Features Fold-Out “Wings”

Nature is an endless source of inspiration for many artists and designers, many of whom reimagine natural forms and colors as part of their own work. Radhika Dhumal, a furniture and interior design student at India's National Institute of Design, found inspiration from the insect world. Dhumal designed a coffee table–titled Elytra—that’s based on the form and movement of a beetle.

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July 11, 2020

This Coffee Maker Alarm Clock Makes Each Morning an Absolute Treat

If you struggle to get going in the morning and absolutely cannot function without caffeine, perhaps The Barisieur 2.0 is exactly what you need. Created by London-based product designer Joshua Renouf (of Joy Resolve), this coffee maker alarm clock makes waking up a total pleasure. The multi-functioning machine not only wakes you up with sound and the fresh aroma of coffee beans, but it brews a fresh cup of coffee right by your bedside.

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