Design

November 27, 2020

This Giant Kotatsu Futon Is Big Enough to Keep Your Entire Family Warm This Winter

Have you heard of the kotatsu? The ingenious Japanese invention is a multi-functional piece of furniture that features a table frame covered by a heavy blanket, with a heating source underneath. The ultra-cozy design dates back to the 14th century, when traditional Japanese households would sit at a kotatsu to keep warm while they eat. Today, there are many modern versions of the traditional design, from a desk-style kotatsu to one with storage space.

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November 22, 2020

This Intricate Blueprint Poster Charts the Golden History of Rock and Roll Music

UK-based art studio Dorothy is known for its clever infographics that combine educational facts with beautiful visuals. Many of their posters and prints test the knowledge of even the greatest enthusiasts. This includes their incredible gold-and-blue Rock and Roll Love Blueprint. This elegant screen print maps out the long history of the music genre within an illustration depicting the circuit board of a guitar amplifier.

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November 17, 2020

10 Best Sketchbook and Notebook Brands for Designers

As creatives ourselves, we know that a sketchbook can mean the start of your next incredible project. Whether you use yours to develop ideas, jot down notes, or practice drawing, picking the right one is important. We have rounded up 10 of our favorite and most unique sketchbooks and notebooks for designers.

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November 10, 2020

Japanese Designer Fashions a Cyberpunk Kimono With a Neon Backpack

The neon-lit streets of Tokyo often look like the set of a futuristic, sci-fi movie. Shopping and entertainment hubs seem to constantly glow in colorful electric light, and walking through them feels like being on the set of Blade Runner. And while there’s plenty of avant-garde fashion to be found, there’s nothing quite like the futuristic gear designed by a Japanese artist known as Tanago.

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