Design is defined in so many ways, but perhaps the best involves the intersection of art and function – something that derives its beauty both from its appearance and the useful relationship of its parts and whole. Here you will find amazing examples from graphic, industrial, furniture fields that defy norms and push you to rethink the boundaries of everyday objects.
Most bus stops are... less than stellar. As functional as anything can be in this world, the form is totally utilitarian and dull. Thankfully not all municipalities believe this should be the ...
Raising awareness of mental illnesses is an important part of erasing the stigma attached to those disorders. Graphic designer Patrick Smith created these minimalist posters that perfectly ...
2012 is a Leap Year and what's a Leap Year without a Leap Day? An ordinary year, obviously, which means 2012 is kinda extraordinary and February 29th is all kinds of awesome! Let's celebrate this ...
The idea of multi-functional furniture doesn't have to stop with our sofa beds and ottoman coffee tables. This unusual sofa is convertible in so many ways that it almost seems exclusive to call ...
You can pick your friends and you can pick your teeth, but you can't pick your friends' teeth... until now, thanks coinci-dentally to 15 cool concept toothpick holders sweet enough to make anyone ...
A slinky, super-customizable dress made of 120 zippers. A fur coat crafted from dozens of cuddly teddy bears. A tie that's taller than its wearer. These kooky yet thoughtful fashions are the work ...
Can we save a significant amount of ink simply by choosing one particular font over another? In an interesting experiment, artist Matt Robinson tested various typefaces to see how economical they ...
Facebook changes can often cause a landslide of creativity, as all the artsy types and tech-inclined push the limits. The new Facebook Timeline, with its new cover image, is the perfect ...
Despite the crowded sidewalks, the cacophony of traffic and the sky-high cost of living, there's no denying the romanticism and sheer energy of big cities like New York, Paris, London and Tokyo. ...
Now see here! The ayes may have it but now you can too, thanks to these amazing eyeglass and frame designs that cornea the market on out-of-this-world eyewear. It's a pity, really, that you only ...
