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If Star Wars Characters Were Brands…

New Zealand-based illustrator – and ‘Star Wars’ fan, we assume- Barn Bococks imagined some of the characters and alliances of the galaxy far, far away as brands pitted against each other. In ‘Brand Wars: Rebel VS Imperial’, the logos of famous brands such as Nike, Reebok, and Pizza Hutt get reinterpreted with the likes of the Sith, Jedi, Han...
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Cute Illustrations Remind Us To Give Seats To Pregnant Women

Shanghai-based creative Shiyang He has come up with a novel way to remind us to stand up for pregnant women in buses, trams and trains with this cute series of illustrations called “Give up your seat to someone carrying something more important”! And while you’re at it, make sure you stand up for anyone else who looks like they...
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This “Living” Chandelier Contains Algae-Filled Leaves Which Naturally Purifies the Air

Lighting design has come a long way. Julian Melchiorri, a London-based designer and engineer, created this extraordinary living chandelier that not only lights up the room, but also actively purifies the air around it. Currently on display at the V&A Museum for London Design Week, the Exhale Chandelier features glass leaves filled with green algae...
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Creative Artist Turns Unwanted Scrap Metal into Magnificent Bird Sculptures

Some people see a pile of junk and see a mess, while other people see art. The latter is the case for South Carolina-based upcycling artist Matt Wilson (aka Airtight Artwork), who is a talented craftsman that transforms scrap metal, drift wood, and found objects into magnificent bird sculptures that look like they could come...
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Amazing Geometric Paper Animal Sculptures by Wolfram Kampffmeyer!

Wolfram Kampffmeyer, a talented artist based in Germany, creates beautiful geometric paper animal sculptures in elegant pastel colors that look like computer models that have come to life. These paper critters’ resemblance to 3d computer models is intentional. Kampffmeyer, who studies Computer Animation, writes, “if you are sitting in front of the computer all day...
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Photographer Captures Synchronistic Images in Soviet Era Swimming Pools

If you’re a Wes Anderson fan, then photographer Maria Svarbova’s latest series titled In the Swimming Pool will be right up your alley. Maria is fascinated by the sterile, geometric aesthetic of old swimming pools, especially those built during the Socialist Era in her native country of Slovakia. Each scene she photographs is highly controlled,...
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Street Art by Odeith Creates Larger Than Life Anamorphic Insects Around Abandoned Buildings

When we last showed you Odeith (see here) his works were a combination of letters and animals. The Portuguese street artist has recently been adding larger-than-life insects to his repertoire. Many of the wall-based works are placed in corners and require careful planning to achieve an anamorphic effect. You can see more from Odeith on...
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3D Printed Robotic Dress Defends Your Personal Space!

Designer Anouk Wipprecht, a talented artist who specializes in wearable electronics and “interactive couture“, has created the “Spider Dress“, an incredible interactive robotic exoskeletal dress that uses Intel Edison technology to act as a defense system if someone gets too close. Aptly called the ‘Spider Dress’, this piece of wearable tech features animatronic mechanical limbs that respond to external stimuli...
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Wiki Has Released Over 83,500 Vintage Sewing Patterns Online For Download

Like sewing? Well you’ll love this news: the Vintage Patterns Wiki has released more than 83,500 patterns of pre 1992, out of print patterns for all to use. The browsable collection runs the gamut from Dynasty-inspired pussy bow power suits to Betty Draper-esque frocks featuring models in white gloves to an 1895 boys’ Reefer Suit...
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Figurative Wire Mesh Sculptures by Edoardo Tresoldi

Edoardo Tresoldi is an artist and sculptor from Rome, Italy. The artist’s medium of choice is wire mesh which he molds into figurative sculptures of humans and animals. You can find many of Tresoldi’s artworks on his Behance page with additional views and close-ups of his fascinating work.
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Brazilian Artist Turns Old Car Tires Into Comfy Dog and Cat Beds

In Brazil, 39% of the garbage produced every day is made up from old tires. Amarildo Silva is trying to reverse the trend in his own way, by turning old tires into comfortable and decorated dog and cat beds. [zombify_post]
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Photographer Comes Up With Ingenious Methods To Take The Best Photos

Brazilian photographer Gilmar Silva has started a brilliant behind-the-scenes series called LUGARxPHOTO (“place and photo”), that shows what happens behind the scenes of his professional photoshoots. The first picture shows the various tricks that Silva used in order to take the image, and the second one reveals the final result which is sometimes hard to...
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Zira The Adorable Corgi Is The Happiest Puppy Ever While Shopping at Target

Most people wouldn’t consider a trip to Target as the most interesting thing in the world to do. But when you’re a brand new puppy called Zira, things are a little different. “This was her second trip, although her first one she just slept the entire time,” her owner Jesse told us. “She reminded us...
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Statue of a Girl Stares Down the Famous ‘Charging Bull’ on Wall St

Earlier this week, a small bronze statue of a girl, designed by artist Kristen Visbel, appeared overnight in the path of the bull statue. The young girl stares down the famous Wall Street charging bull in an act of defiance. It’s intended to highlight the gender disparity of senior level roles at US financial firms; 85...
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Ingenious Poster Uses Lemons to Illustrate Different Signs of Breast Cancer

One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — frightening statistic for any woman to hear. We all know the importance of getting mammograms and self-checking our breasts, but do we know what to look for? Erin Smith Chieze, a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in Dec. 2015, didn’t...
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A Japanese Fashion Designer Combines Traditional Kimonos With Modern Streetwear

From bushido pants to samurai sword umbrella sheaths, we’ve seen a lot of hybrid fashion ideas come out of Japan in recent years. Now, as the weather begins to cool, it’s time for a new range of garments to make their appearance, and this year everyone is scrambling to get their hands on the Hanten...
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Walking in the Clouds – Spectacular NOT PHOTOSHOPPED Images From Bolivia

A spot of reflection is always good for the soul. And judging by these pictures, there’s plenty of room for that. For this is the world’s largest natural mirror, created when a thin film of water gathers on a vast plain of salt deposits. So magnificent is the dream-like sight that the salt pans in the...
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Vintage Photos From The 1900s Released Prove That Mark Twain Was The ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Type Of Man

Like many kids, we marvelled at the boyhood adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as I enthusiastically read these classic American novels. I remember being shocked at the brutal nature of the times; the violence, alcoholism and racism that put my comfortable life into sharp perspective. But still, these books sparked a curiosity and...
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Artist Turns Real Seashells Into Decorative Jewelry Dishes That Look Like Long Lost Treasure

Nowadays, many contemporary artists are looking for new ways to express their art in a different manner to others. They are abandoning the traditional canvas and instead using sometimes smaller but unexpected things. One artist who is actually famous for this is crafter Mary Kenyon from California. She uses real seashells and transforms them into...