Design
April 21, 2018

You Need to See This Wild Wes Anderson-Inspired Restaurant

“How about we dip a zebra into a deep pink sea?” This was the question that would eventually inspire the design behind India’s most colorful eatery: The Pink Zebra. Situated amidst a bustling landscape of old colonial buildings in the city of Kanpur, the two-story structure which now houses Feast India Co.’s newest restaurant and bar, is an architectural marvel in its own right.

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Creative Products
April 20, 2018

Electric Vespa Reimagines Classic Italian Vehicle With a Futuristic Twist

Italian industrial designer Giulio Iacchetti gives a nod to the original 1946 Vespa with his concept for a sleek, minimalist electric bike. The beloved Italian scooter is reimagined as the Vespampère, with Iacchetti linking past and present for a forward-thinking vehicle designed for better riding in urban environments. Over the years, the Vespa has become increasingly bulky, but Iacchetti's proposed electric motor allows him to remove lateral side panels for a slimmed down version.

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Photography
April 19, 2018

Interview: Spiritual Photographer Captures Spellbinding Images Inspired by Fairytales

Pairing the spiritual with the surreal, Polish photographer Laura Makabresku captures enchanting photographs inspired by fairytales. In each dreamy depiction, Makabresku showcases both her technical skills and her fascination with fantasy, culminating in a captivating body of work “overflowing with mystic symbols.” Though she was initially influenced by the tales of the Brothers Grimm, Makabresku now finds much of her inspiration in Catholicism.

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Funny
April 18, 2018

Action-Packed Photos Reimagine Hot & Spicy KFC Chicken as Fiery Explosions

Recently, KFC has decided to bring back one of its most beloved crispy classics: its Hot & Spicy Chicken. Known for packing a punch, this fiery fried chicken has been reimagined as action-packed explosions in a clever new ad campaign by Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong. At first glance, the eye-catching composites look like authentic photographs of exciting events, including a space shuttle launch, a car race, and a climactic movie scene.

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