Creative Products
August 8, 2021

Fantasy-Inspired Bookshelf Dioramas Add Miniature Magic to Your Shelves

For the imaginative reader, books have the power to transport them into a whole other world. Whether they’re fans of Jane Austen or they lean more toward fantasy favorites like Harry Potter, each story is a portal to a new adventure. Using a wide range of materials, the artisans of La Casa Delle Tre Befane (aka Le 3 Befane) bring these extraordinary worlds to life in 3D.

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Creative Products
August 7, 2021

This 3D-Printed Table Lamp Is Made From Orange Peels and It’s Compostable

Milan-based startup Krill Design seeks to promote a circular economy through innovative design. Conducting extensive research and development, the company creates sustainable homewares by repurposing organic waste and transforming it into eco-design products. For one of their most recent projects—a 3D-printed table lamp—the creative design team decided to use a pretty unorthodox material: orange peels.

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Style
August 6, 2021

Fashion Brand Telfar Outfits Liberian Olympic Team in Sleek Unisex Uniforms

The Olympics are, first and foremost, about incredible athletes competing at the highest levels. But, if you love to look at what people are wearing, the fashion of the Games is exciting, too. The fashion brand Telfar proves this with its collection of unisex uniforms designed for the Liberian team at the 2020 Olympics. Telfar is a genderless fashion project founded by Telfar Clemens, a Liberian American designer.

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Design
August 6, 2021

Scientists Design Spring-Loaded ‘Sound Screw’ To Help Drywall Absorb Loud Noises

Sound is an integral part of our lives. It follows us everywhere we go, each and every day. We love sounds that give us joy, from our favorite music to a baby’s laugh. However, we can also hate sounds that cause common complaints in our homes, from our neighbor’s dog barking to disturbing loud conversations. There are many solutions to preventing sounds from escaping a room.

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My Modern Met

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