Design

March 11, 2020

Glow-In-The-Dark Tent Ropes Help Prevent Tripping Over Them at Night

If you love camping, you’re probably familiar with tripping over pesky tent ropes, especially at night. The solution? Glow-in-the-dark ropes! These luminescent cords by Ram-Pro not only look cool, they provide some much-needed visibility in the dark, making it easy to find your way around your campsite at night. Made from polypropylene, the sturdy, 50-foot rope features reflective tracers that glow when hit with the moonlight or a flashlight.

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March 5, 2020

Mexican Tattooist “Stitches” Colorful Floral Tattoos Inspired by Her Culture

The embroidery tattoo trend has people from across the world rocking faux stitches on their skin. Tattooist Fernanda Álvarez is putting her spin on it with floral-inspired designs that mimic a few styles of embroidery. Some of her inked blossoms resemble the satin stitch used on patches while other designs feature cross-stitching and elements of thread painting. Each is done with meticulous attention to detail just like the craft it's modeled after.

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February 19, 2020

There’s a Jason Momoa Coloring Book for Adults Who Love an “Epic Dreamboat”

Fans of Game of Thrones and Aquaman actor Jason Momoa can now pick up a coloring book that features the Hawaiian star in fantastical and romantic illustrations. The adult coloring book, entitled Crush and Color: Jason Momoa, lets admirers immerse themselves in “more than 35 completely unique life-like drawings of the rugged dreamboat” as he takes on several rigorous or relaxing activities.

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January 31, 2020

This Amazing Furniture Designer Puts the “Fun” in Functional

Designer Stelios Mousarris fuses whimsy with function in his growing collection of contemporary furniture. For years, we’ve marveled over his ability to incorporate play into the structural elements of coffee tables and dining tables. Inspired by the likes of films and Saturday morning cartoons, Mousarris surprises and delights us with his imagination. It's a welcome point of view, as these types of pieces can be otherwise very stiff and formal.

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