Design

July 13, 2020

Airline Seat Designed to Allow Economy Passengers to Lie Down and Sleep

For years, passengers have been complaining about the tight quarters when flying economy. But now, more than ever, there's a need to rethink standard seating in the face of social distancing. Luckily, one man has already spent the past few years devising a way to give economy passengers the ride that they deserve. Designer Jeffrey O'Neill first contemplated tackling airline seating while flying from New York to Singapore.

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July 6, 2020

LEGO Unveils Artistic Poster Sets for Adults That You Can Hang on Your Wall

There’s something incredibly relaxing about stepping away from digital screens to create something with our hands. That’s why LEGO is constantly creating new kits for adults that are not only fun to build, but nice to look at, too. The Danish toy production company is soon to release a fresh collection of adult-friendly products, called LEGO Art. The new range of sets allow you to build your own pop culture-inspired wall art.

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June 26, 2020

Family Builds Custom Bar in Their Garden That Looks Just Like a Real Pub Inside

Having a local pub is great, but imagine the convenience of having a bar in your own backyard. That’s exactly what the Crabtree family in Manchester, England treated themselves to. During lockdown, they commissioned local furniture business Octavia Chic to create a tiny garden pub, aptly called The Drunken Crab. Taking three to four weeks to complete, the adorable DIY drinking den is built from wood and looks super stylish from the outside.

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