Design

June 24, 2020

Star Wars Fan Crafts Flaming TIE Fighter Fire Pit With a Mini BBQ Grill

Usually, when a TIE fighter is on fire, it’s probably not good news for the Imperial fleet. However, for this steel replica of the space vehicle made by craftsman Simon Gould (of Simon Bonce Designs), its flames only mean good things. This perfect backyard accessory for any Star Wars fanatic is actually a fire pit and a miniature barbecue grill.

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June 21, 2020

Delicately Inked Tattoos Looks Like Enchanting Tales About Nature’s Bountiful Beauty

Tattooist Pony Reinhardt creates body art that views nature through the lens of the mystical. Coming from a visual language built on “ritual placemats and alchemical diagrams,” the delicate linework features a variety of animals, plants, fungi, and the cosmos that often come together in collage-like compositions. The results are pieces that span the length or width of an arm or chest with their different elements inviting you to consider their overall meaning.

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June 17, 2020

These Life-Sized Giraffe Sculptures Hold Chandeliers in Their Mouths

If you’re a fan of all things weird and wonderful—especially when it comes to home decor—you’re sure to appreciate this life-sized, chandelier-holding giraffe sculpture. Italian designer Marcantonio teamed up with Qeeboo to create Giraffe in Love. The designers say, “Giraffe in Love represents irony and lightness: The giraffe is in love but she does not know it yet because her heart is far from her head and she lives love light-heartedly.

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