Design
June 8, 2011

33 Ways To Stay Creative

We all need to have some sort of creative outlet in order to achieve balance in our lives. This list not only inspires us to be proactive, it gives us real tips so that we can start doing something about it. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the author of this list, but it's probably safe to assume that he or she is busy creating something….

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June 2, 2011

The Leaf House

Located in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura is perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate where it stands. The roof acts as a big leaf that protects the enclosed spaces of the home from the hot sun. With no corridors, the inside and outside of the Leaf House almost appear to be fused.

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Art
May 30, 2011

Funny Pop Art Illustrations

What happens when cinema meets art? You get cinemart! Triple threat Fernando Degross (who's equally adept at design and illustration as he is to branding) blends art and cinema to create these fantastic illustrations. By combining different pop culture references – or even icons together like Bart and Charlie Brown – Degross makes us believe that we're all living in one small, silly and spectacularly funny world!

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Art
May 27, 2011

Mini Furniture Lamp

Design lovers rejoice! If you're looking for something unique and interesting, you've come to the right place. Italy native Paola Pivi created Nice Ball, a lamp made entirely from 80 miniature chairs and tables representing the iconic furniture designs from the Vitra Design Museum collection. When lit, the light bulb within the sphere projects a silhouette of the furniture, which allows the viewer to experience Vitra's designs both in 2D and 3D.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.