The Synthetic Mushrooms By Yukio Takano
miranda_shida
Here is a lamp to add immediately to the geek favorites list. With the project "The Great Mushrooming", a name that says plenty, Japanese designer Yukio Takano created a collection…
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The Hidden Faces Behind Everyday Objects
Peter Dark
Have you ever seen faces, shapes, or figures in strange places or everyday objects?This is pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon in which we perceive patterns, especially rudimentary faces, where they do…
The House For The Birds Google
Yolande A. Bow
Does it feel like spring, with plants beginning to sprout and cheerful birds singing? I am not so sure. Perhaps on a cold winter day, Taiwanese designer Shu-Chun Hsiao came…
Last Minute Gift Idea: Rests On The iPhone/iPod DIY (design)
Taus Kishiev
A gift idea for friends that costs nothing, or only a few cents: a pretty iPhone or iPod stand made of card stock, which you can make with these easy…
The Himmeli: The Christmas Decorations of Finland
If you like geometric and linear shapes, you will love these Christmas decorations. The himmeli creations are typical of Finland and were originally made to celebrate the harvest. Today they…
Kari Lonning: Contemporary Art Baskets
In summer, everything feels lighter and more colorful. That may be why these handmade baskets by artist Kari Lønning immediately catch the eye. © Kari Lonning. Lønning has been working…
Games Minimalist: Machi of Kukkia
Lincoln Matheson
I do not have children, but I have always liked toys, especially those made with natural materials and a simple idea that leaves room for imagination. Machi, by the Japanese…
15 Weird Inventions That Will Change Your Life
Have you ever imagined owning a small transparent box that recreates rain with water and sound? Or a pair of four-foot slippers made for walking with your child? These inventions…
Table Lamps: A Selection
More than large pieces of furniture, table lamps and bedside lamps can play with unusual shapes, functions and lighting effects. Small in scale, they are often the objects where designers…
