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.
Cantilevered from the wall, made from heavy steel, concrete or glass, these stair treads seem unfettered by the laws of physics, hovering in the air. All manner of engineering tricks were used to ...
Lots of fresh, fun, modern home furnishings are on display this week, January 18th - 23rd 2011 at the annual imm cologne design fair in Germany, including entries in the design talent contest. ...
Hidden rooms and secret passageways are the stuff of legend. Only found in ancient castles and fantasy books, nobody actually has a hidden door in their house, right? Very wrong. There is now an ...
As Apple's iPads have boomed in popularity, so has their been a wave of bland mass-produced accessories following in its wake. The artists out there have seen this ugly, cheap, material, and come ...
Write out a paragraph explaining how various telecom companies are suing each other, and it might be hard to grasp just how interconnected all those lawsuits are. But break that same information ...
We all gaze upon the humble traffic light nearly every time we climb into a car and take a journey, whether it's down the street for a jug of milk or across the country for a great adventure. ...
The Christmas Holiday has very strong themes and symbols associated with it; mistletoe, colored lights, and Santa figurines are found all over the place during the month of December. When people ...
Can geek be chic? Just take a look at these 12 totally geeky home furnishings and décor, and you'll be convinced – even if you don't have computers on the brain. From doormats that read ...
We're beyond the year 2000, and it's time to ditch your ancient lamp with its boring beige shade and antiquated knobs. Admittedly, lamp technology has barely changed over time, but there are ...
Supermarket shelf stockers have few opportunities to express their creativity but when they do, look out... and when curious shoppers get too close, LOOK OUT! These 35 superbly creative supermarket ...
