Chalkboarding: Applied Art of White & Black Typography
Chalk is frequently used as a medium in street art, but it's never been quite this sophisticated and downright stunning before. Graphic designer Dana Tanamachi does unique custom chalkboard ...
Category: Design
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.
Barbeque Bonanza: 15 Great Outdoor Grill Designs
From balconies to luxury poolside patios, barbecue grills are often front-and-center – so why not make them part of the décor instead of hulking eyesores? These 15 super-cool modern grill ...
On the Way Out? 21 Flash Sites Still Standing Strong
Flash sites were once the epitome of technology and creativity, and despite being much maligned by Apple in recent years, there is still plenty of life left in a high quality flash site. Whether ...
H is For Historic: 2 Incredible 19th Century Alphabets
Every generation has had its own unique brand of art and its own ways of teaching children. These incredible occupational alphabets from the mid-19th century are an amusing intersection of the ...
Graphic Archi-Type: 14 Buildings & Cities Made of Text
The right minimalist sans-serif or swooping, elegant script typeface can be just as expressive as the words it spells out, and can sometimes even stand in for brushstrokes of paint and other ...
Signs of the Times: 13 Architectural Signage Designs
Signs aren't always an afterthought – sometimes they're integral to the design of the building itself, carved in towering letters right into the facade or even serving as structural support. ...
Border Wars: 12 Offensive Fences Worth Picketing
The esteemed poet Robert Frost once opined, “Good fences make good neighbors.” If that's the case, then these 12 fiendishly offensive fences must make good neighbors... furious. Though haters ...
Twisted Typography: Barbed-Wire to Cigarette-Pack Fonts
The most the layman knows about Typography tends to be that Comic Sans is inappropriate for business correspondence and that Times New Roman works just fine. Beyond the most basic fonts in your ...
Spaces That Shine: Steel & Copper in Interior Design
Bold and industrial, prominent metals in interior design are more often seen in large commercial spaces – but how do they translate to the home? Fans of the luster and shine of steel, aluminum ...
Design, Uncorked: 34 Innovative Wine Racks and Cellars
Thankfully, wine racks and cellars have evolved a lot over time, as a wine is only as good as the conditions in which it's stored. For both aesthetic and taste reasons, wine storage is the ...
