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50 Examples Of Innovative And Awesome Design Collected By The “Design Therapy” Instagram Account
The debate on whether a design is good or bad is a never-ending one. From terrible public space "solutions" to ideas so bad, it’s hard to believe someone came up with them, we've covered plenty of the latter over the years. So how about we balance out the scales a little bit?
There’s nothing more satisfying than stumbling upon designs that are so visually pleasing, it's almost healing. Here’s where the Instagram account called Design Therapy comes in. It is dedicated entirely to exploring innovation in design, from architecture and interior to furniture and product.
Some of these ideas can be observed in real life, others exist only as a sketch on paper. However, they prove that being a designer can sometimes feel a lot like being a therapist. Bored Panda combed through this treasure trove of inspiration, handpicked some of the best examples, and put them all in one place for you to enjoy. So continue scrolling and share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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#1
Jiang Taigong Tea Bag Holders
Tamsin Far 3 years ago
If you have a 3d printer (or know someone who does) there is an extremely cute dragon tea bag holder there, even with a moving Head, on Thingiverse!
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Yugan Talovich 3 years ago
China, 1050 bce: Elder (taigong) Jiang sat by a river fishing, but with his hook out of the water. Ji Fa, leader of the Chou/Zhou came by and asked, What are you doing? Jiang Taigong answered, Only the willing get hooked. To make a long story short, together they overthrew the brutal Shang and established the Chou dynasty.
Louise Stange-Wahl 3 years ago
What an awesome story! Will look up on the internet for more details!
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Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
I didn't even know that tea bag holders was a thing at all. That's a game changer, off to see what's available
Roxy Eastland 3 years ago
It's seems in the UK 'tea bag holder' just finds those little flat teapot shaped saucers to put used tea bags on
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Benita Valdez 3 years ago
This is adorable. I would drink more tea if this little guy was perched on my cup
Jill 3 years ago
Throws money at screen! No seriously..I just bought 2 sets of them via Amazon.
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#2
Nello & Patrasche Sculpture Designed By Batist Vermeulen
Just your local Gemini 3 years ago
ISABELLA YOUR BOYFREIND IS HERE! (time for diner!)
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Purple light 3 years ago
It is based on a sad story. Both the boy and dog die (That moment is shown here) ;-)
Dominique Somers 3 years ago
That's in Antwerp, Belgium. The story is A dog of Flanders by Ouida (pseud. of Marie Louise de la Ramée), 1872
Stefaan De Clerck 3 years ago
I've been in the neighborhood often but somehow overlook this sculpture. Next time I'm in Antwerp, I'l take a look.
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Randolph Croft 3 years ago
The story behind the art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Dog_of_Flanders
#3
Milk Packaging By Depot_wpf
Bunzilla 3 years ago
I've got a rare one that isn't. She's a calico descended from farm cats, so that may be why.
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If there’s one thing we know for certain, no one was born a designer. That's why sometimes people need a bit of help to become better in this field. We're talking about the little reminders and daily inspirations like the ones you see in this list to keep those creative ideas flowing. With 236K followers and counting, the Design Therapy online project collects pictures from all over Instagram to show off the charming side of design. From aesthetic buildings and clever packaging to mesmerizing furniture and unique sculptures, it has something for every taste.
Design Therapy is a new startup based in Istambul, Turkey. The founders of this project aim to explore "the innovative designs across the cosmos in the fields of product, interior, architecture, and technology." Many things make the world go round, but new creations drive it forward, and that’s why so many people keep on looking for solutions to both simple and complicated issues to improve our quality of life.
#4
Sculptures Designed By Lee Sangsoo Artsangsoo
#5
The Bouquetpot Designed By Niangui Cai⠀
DUN DUN (she/her) 3 years ago
The first one is the ice-cream cone waffle last bite with the chocolate
Josey Griffin 3 years ago
This is brilliant, but how do you turn down the top without it ripping?
#6
Bernie Sanders Crochetlove By Tobeytimecrochet
RandomFrog 3 years ago
Hey look the mittens are crochet just like the real ones. Don’t you just love the attention to detail?
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
Just a bit off topic, but Bernie and Larry David, who often impersonates Bernie, were on the PBS show Finding Your Roots, they discovered that they were cousins. Both were quite pleased.
But this begs the question, what does innovation in design really mean? Phil McKinney, author of Beyond the Obvious, a book on innovation and creativity, explained that it "is the utilization of a designer’s methods and sensibility to address the needs of the consumer. … Basically, the goal is to solve more complex problems with the methodology of a designer."
The tricky part is that many people miss what design actually is. "The biggest misconception is that design is simply what a product or service looks like. In actuality, design is how (and why) the product or service functions. It is the process of taking an idea and making it tangible and useful," McKinney wrote.
#7
Hand-Tufted Rug Designed By Vanessa Barragao Vanessabarragao_work
Carlye Piparato 3 years ago
There’s a much smaller one on 1st Dibs for only $38,508!
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Carissa McFarland 3 years ago
It's really cool but my husband would face plant constantly trying to walk on it.
Big Blue Cat 3 years ago
At least that rug looks soft enough to land face first
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iblowsheep 3 years ago
within 10 minutes of putting this in my house, my cat would hack a hairball on it.
Tambot 3 years ago
Extremely beautiful piece of art. Of course, no one could really have it in their house, there would be goldfish crackers all up in there, and my dog would think the outdoors are in, and relieve himself all over it!
Mary Lou 3 years ago (edited)
Given the assumed price tag and the space needed to display it, people who buy it are probably able to pay someone to specifically take care of that rug...
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#8
Villa Saraceni Scala Dei Turchi Designed By Creamatelier And Charlottetaylr
Rebecca Broscombe-Adams 3 years ago
It's not real. I just looked to see how much it was to rent! This rendering, which Charlotte Taylor created in collaboration with Riccardo Fornoni of Cream Atelier, depicts a fictional oceanside home called Villa Saraceni that seems to be carved out of chalky white stone. With coronavirus confining people to their homes and rising fears over environmental destruction, a new breed of visual artists is creating utopian landscapes, buildings and interiors for armchair escapists. Renderings depicting ethereal seaside homes to surreal, pastel-hued dreamscapes have become popular in recent months as people in lockdown seek to be transported beyond their own four walls. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/10/dreamy-renderings-design-3d-artists/ Think positive and positive things will happen. :)
TyrantrumGogoat 3 years ago
Looks like a beautiful painting of an old Greek myth or something. So pretty!
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
Omg I need to live here, I'd get absolutely nothing done, but I need to live here, there - in that pool.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I would happily live there. I would be such a happier person if I could wake up to this.
Christine Peverley 3 years ago
A tad TOO close to the mighty ocean for my liking but I know my daughter & a friend who would be in their heaven here.
#9
Spectrums Of Light Thread Installations By Gabrieldawe
Pamda Panda 3 years ago
This is an art museum in DC! I saw that installation a few years ago. It's 10x more beautiful in real life!
Sue User 3 years ago
Where ? I tried looking it up, but couldn't find it .
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Dyallen Efendi 3 years ago
You can find his installation here in Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, AR. https://stateoftheart.crystalbridges.org/blog/project/gabriel-dawe/
Cole Lodwig 3 years ago
I went here a few years ago. It was at a temporary museum in DC and I tripped and almost fell into the piece.
Cole Lodwig 3 years ago
I went here when I was younger. I tripped and almost fell into it! Would have sucked.
You see, one of the fundamental steps of thinking of and creating new ideas in design is engagement with consumers. According to McKinney, "prototypes are created, and then tested, and then refined. It is essential to do this because it minimizes the risk of product or service failure." We, the end-users, experience a product only after it's produced and often don't realize how much effort designers put into making it. But even when they believe they have it all figured out, the outcome could still be rather unfortunate. We humans are susceptible to biases that affect our ability to solve problems accurately, so we are prone to error whether we like it or not.
#10
Macramé Work By Agnes Hansella Macrame_id
Caro Caro 3 years ago
And I was so proud of my macramé for my plant. Sigh
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Austin Hicks 3 years ago
Bless the human race. The things we achieve when we come together. Simply beautiful work.
karen snyder 3 years ago
Seriously! I have a wall hanging that is only 1m by 2m and it needs a vacuum and spider relocation about every three to four days. Still, this is breathtakingly beautiful
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Hazel Sage 3 years ago
What on earth are they going to do with it when it’s finished? And how are they going to keep it clean?? It is soooo cool, though!
#11
Inspired By The Traditional Style Of Ming Dynasty, They Are Made Of Porcelain
TyrantrumGogoat 3 years ago
Are they already crunched like this? That looks so smooth and pretty!
Trash Panda 3 years ago
The guy who managed to crush them on his forehead without going to the ER has to be a legend.
Jennifer Foster 3 years ago
The artists name is Lei Xue. :) https://www.artsy.net/artist/lei-xue
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For anyone wondering, the artists name is Lei Xue. https://www.artsy.net/artist/lei-xue
#12
"On Water" Designed By Ayse Erkmen
Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)
Dave, where is this situated? EDIT found it: "On Water" is an invisible or - depending on the view - partly visible underwater pedestrian bridge in the harbour of Münster.
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M O'Connell 3 years ago
I feel like this would be extremely slippery, or is it scrubbed of biological growth regularly?
TyrantrumGogoat 3 years ago
What happens when there's a flood, or someone falls over. I sense a lot of risks. It looks beautiful and cool though!
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
If someone fall over, they would need to get back up again. And flood? I'd say they would wade through much deeper water. Or do you mean a flash-flood? If this is in Münster, the chances of that happening on a sunny day where people would want to get their feet wet are very slim ;-)
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Bored Panda earlier had a chat with Jonathan Shariat, a designer and co-author of Tragic Design: The Impact of Bad Product Design and How to Fix It, about how certain solutions can affect peoples’ lives. "Design is the decisions made about how someone will use and experience the things we make, sometimes we fail to think through the implications of those decisions and it ends up causing harm to others," he said.
Making something that has a purpose and is delightful to interact with takes a lot of learning and experience. Shariat argued that creating good design isn’t that easy. It "requires us to think about and understand others. That doesn't come naturally for most of us but always makes things better."
#13
Mini Architectural Sculpture By Matthew Simmonds
Spikey boi 3 years ago
Yea, it's so sad that some people take talent like this for granite
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Gary Sansom 3 years ago
I used to be a stonemason, I appreciate the craft in this. It's excellent..
#14
Disco Ball Design By Rotganzen
Lindsey Judd-Bruder 3 years ago
Exactly what I thought of. "Salvador Disco", lol.
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Richard A Petro 3 years ago
Apparently, "disco" didn't die, it just morphed into glass bedecked alien creatures. Are they asking "Take us to your light bulb"?
GadgetGirl 3 years ago
"After a hard night (or several) in the 1970s, Disco Ball was left feeling a bit flat."
#15
Artwork By Amandaharwal0412
Richard A Petro 3 years ago
You can see why a herd of zebras, especially in motion, is named a "dazzle"!
#16
Eye Pod Designed By Rainbowkimono
everyone's favorite person 3 years ago
are we just ignoring that majestic magical alien cat???
"We rely on design every day for critical things, and sometimes they fail us and people get hurt, or it causes major financial damage," he added. These slip-ups often happen because creators have a hard time seeing things from other people's perspectives. "Different people can experience the same thing much differently. It's the job of a designer to understand their users and find what works best for all of them."
#17
Street Bin Concept By Moonjoo Jo From Dongseo Unversity!
Don Golosso 3 years ago
Until it rains for three days straight and all the plastic waste comes floating out...
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Jill 3 years ago
I love it when they hide large underground bins for garbage like this. It's so much nicer to *not* see some HUGE cannister in the middle of an area and putting them under larger walkways isnt that difficult. Recycle bins and stations in Sweden can get so big now, they need special garbage trucks to lift them up anyhow.
#18
Stained Glass Windows Designed By Harris Armstrong
#19
Balloon Dog Anatomy Designed By Gummifetus
Beanbot Toodeloo 3 years ago
It’s up for buying on Vat19.com, it’s like a puzzle
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When it comes to design, we usually want it to make us feel safe and at ease. Looking at these aesthetic pictures alone makes us feel calm, but imagine how therapeutic it would be to see them as real-life examples. It turns out that there are instances where the design of a space can actually impact our behavior. Kijeong Jeon, a professor of interior architecture at California State University, Chico, is one of the pioneers of using the built environment as therapy.
He creates multi-sensory settings to help people with autism by using design as therapy. It all began when he was asked to help pick out a carpet for a program for people with autism and other mental disabilities. The professor requested some time to learn about autism to know more about the people he was choosing the carpet for.
#20
Origami By Kumi Yamashita
Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
i was thinking they probably saw a random paper shadow that was very close to this and made the needed paper bends to be perfect!
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ChickenNugget (he/him) 3 years ago
in case you don't get it: there is a shadow on the left in the shape of a face
renee brack 3 years ago
Wildly impressive. Some people see and can convey the simplicity in complexity. I love them for it and their work.
#21
From Trash To Shirts By Kastlfel
Mazer 3 years ago
Just don’t get too close to an open flame on the stuff. Our First responders went through a special class on burns involving plastic clothing
Z Kalnina 3 years ago
I had a fleece made from recycled plastic. Was warm but it made me feel sluggish. Something felt off.
Brooke Weber 3 years ago
I can't imagine that these plastic shirts breathe very well. Must be hot
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Rannveig Ess 3 years ago
Aren't they flammable? Aren't these clothes terrifically hot to wear? Don't they break down in the laundry? How does it go from shred to fine, thin, spun fibers?
Anna Snorrepot 3 years ago
not gonna wear plastic! Wool and linen for life. (Cotton, bamboo and tencel need too much processing.)
#22
Periodic Table With Real Elements
Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago
The radioactive ones just have the radioactive sign instead.
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Michiel nospam 3 years ago
Buyer beware: When you order one, be sure to check you get the version with actual elements, not just “pictures” of them. See if there is a side preview.
Kira Okah 3 years ago
My college's one had a sample of the gas in a transparent container that was placed into the resin. Likely the same here, incorporating a small container of it.
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Trophy Husband 3 years ago
I have one of these, the rare/radioactive ones are just pictures, other elements are actual pieces. Small, but really cool pieces!
"During the study of autism, I noticed that some of the symptoms are related to tactility, lighting, sound, smell. I realized that all of them deal with the environment. So I thought if those are environmental issues, I can do something for them — I can design certain interior spaces to make them feel at ease. Certain types of colors, certain types of lighting," he told Healthy Building Science.
Hopefully, accounts like Design Therapy will only help to spread the word about linking buildings with design and emotional well-being even further. And if you have any examples to share, don't be shy and post them with #DesignTherapy to get featured!
#23
The Round Gardens Designed By Carl Theodor Sorensen
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I love them, there is something so organic about curves. It does illustrate how wasteful circles are for space though.
Ali H M Salehuddin 3 years ago
Should have done with hexagon instead. Just like bee nests. No wasted land.
Mommitude Attitude 3 years ago
I don't see a way to get into and then out of the circles except to climb them maybe?
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Hobby Hopper 3 years ago
I love the organic curves, but all the unused in-between space bugs me.
#24
Trojan Horse Designed By Babis_cloud
Ann Hotchkiss 3 years ago
That it's called a Trojan horse suggests it's a message about electronic waste.
Brooklynn Jackson 3 years ago
SO satisfying to just wrap your hand around it and hear the clacking buttons!! (Am I the only one?)
#25
The Hug Ring By Richard & Bec
Jean Thompson 3 years ago
Nice idea, but I have an "open ended" ring similar to this and it's a real nuisance - catches on everything!!!
Valley Girl 3 years ago
I'm picturing something small and gross on the other side. Like the Mucinex cartoon mascot.
#26
Cabinet Design By Caleb Woodard Furniture
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
stupid question... how do you open it? the ridges don't look deep enough to grasp.
Ritchat 3 years ago
Maybe it has a push mechanism? Some of my cabinets don't have handles. I just need to push them in and they slide out.
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Jessica Bertram 3 years ago (edited)
the woodworking here is just beyond. the grains line up from drawer to drawer, and that is so difficult with this dimensionality. just amazing work.
Anna Snorrepot 3 years ago
thank you for informing us! You make us see even more and appreciate it more.
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Lynn Hixson 3 years ago
That thing reminds me of an alien creature from a movie I've seen, I just can't remember which one. Weird!
#27
“Ironing Chips” Artwork By Tanaka_tatsuya
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
"Mmm, sour cream and chives..." "Ma'am, please stop eating the artwork."
Ruth Scheidler 3 years ago
Bet the artist was grinning, maybe laughing, when they made this one. Fun.
#28
Bus Design By Surrealhk
UncleRussian 3 years ago
Hmmmm... I hope there's a door there, otherwise I feel someone will be dumb enough to ride it while the bus is moving
Richard A Petro 3 years ago
You can't quite see it but I think there's a car full of lawyers just behind the bus.
Chris Lee 3 years ago
As a transport consultant, I need to comment on practicality. It would be extremely difficult for a mother with a pushchair (stroller) to climb the slide to reach the top deck. This also wouldn't be suitable for single deck buses unless a ladder was added so that passengers could climb up to reach the top of the slide. Clearly the designer has not considered these issues.
Julie Aaaa 3 years ago
Imagine the lawsuits in the USA. THAT'S why we can't have fun things here.
#29
Fold Down Ironing Board Closet/ Mirror By Nils Wodzak!
Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
Not innovative at all. These drop-down ironing boards are pretty much standard in older buildings and houses. The mirror is a nice touch, though.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
This design is better because you may need to iron only once a week or once a year. Instead of a huge ironing board cluttering up your home, or being an eyesore, it's hidden away behind the mirror.
Load More Replies... Bunzilla 3 years ago
Surprisingly sturdy. My father made one in our old house (without the mirror, just a big rectangle), in the laundry / sewing room. It was actually better than a standard ironing board; those wiggle.
Load More Replies... GadgetGirl 3 years ago (edited)
My "old school" ironing board cupboard has a heat shield behind the shelf the iron sits on and a light you can aim at the board.
Kenneth Richards 3 years ago
These are two different mirrors, not one...you can tell by the mirrors - & this is just a copy of old school ironing boards that used to be installed in homes years ago - nothing new under the Sun...
#30
Separator Panel Designed By Kobbi_cimerman.arq
#31
“Broken Things” Ceramic Artworks By Livia Marin
#32
Wooven Stool By Knots_studio
#33
Reading Light By Richard_malachowski_designer
Down With Agent Hedgehog! 3 years ago
I keep imagining my cats up there, about to break the poor thing with their weight… it looks pretty delicate
#34
Ewiger Lauf Is A Lighting Installation Created By Rolf Sachs
HELIKOPTER HELIKOPTER 3 years ago
BUZZZZ. You can’t win! I have the high ground!
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Madelyn Jeffords 3 years ago
YYYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS I WILL PAY A MILLION DOLLARS FOR IT I MEAN I DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH BUT I’D GET IT (LEGALLY OBV)
HELIKOPTER HELIKOPTER 3 years ago
No. Just a light tube shaped and molded.
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Incredible Needle Paints By Chromato_mania
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
Good Lord I need sleep I legit thought that was farm land from the air that the farmer designed a wall around to look like a needle point.... so well done!
Coffee_nut45? 3 years ago
It's embroidery. Satin stitch, outline stitch, and those knots that I can't remember the name of right now I just know I'm not very good at them.
Lazy_Panda 3 years ago
My first glance I thought it was some post apocalyptic scenario with the desert outside of the walls or something.
#36
Teapot Designed By Surglinok
Aballi 3 years ago
Came here to say the same thing. It is a beautiful ball sack though!
Load More Replies... YourLocalFnafSuperfan 3 years ago
Bored Panda censors tons of stuff. It's pretty stupid.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Oh good grief, is Bored Panda honestly censoring scrotu-m now?
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#37
Stacked Containers By Cargotecture
Jessi Athavichitchanyaraks 3 years ago
Used to work for a place that made this type of stuff. They are safe, the pieces lock together, it's not just a stack, lol. If you e ever seen the portable shipping container chick FIL a restaurant, we built that :)
Load More Replies... Samantha Mitchell 3 years ago
My first thought went to my brother with his mountain bike when he was 12...
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Leslie Crittenden 3 years ago
I hope they have installed an elevator for those who can't use stairs
Evil Little Thing 3 years ago
Poorly insulated and noisy in rain storms. At least mountains suggest hurricanes and tornadoes are unlikely. But I bet the heating and cooling bills are astronomical.
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Dog House Concept By Bobby_ricci
K- THULU 3 years ago
A cat would just sit in the box it came in! And look at you like you're an idiot!
Memere 3 years ago
That's what I was wondering, and no self-respecting doggo is going to potty where it sleeps or eats.
Load More Replies... Lindsey Judd-Bruder 3 years ago (edited)
Probably has a grid of some sort under the "grass", with a catch tray underneath that. It's all removable. You can put puppy pads (or something similar) in the tray. The urine falls through the "grass", through the grid, and onto the pads in the tray. They absorb most of the urine. Solids stay on top of course. You collect and dispose of the solids as you normally would. Then you just take the tray out, and dispose of the pads, rinse the tray, grid, and "grass", put fresh pads in the tray, and put it all back together. Or you can just slide the tray out by itself, and not remove the "grass" and grid, if it only needs a light cleaning. I've seen other indoor dog potties, of the same design.
Load More Replies... Carrie Demirel 3 years ago
It's clever but dogs don't pee where they sleep. I think they'd be very reluctant to pee over their bed..
Lilianne 3 years ago
They are not peeing where they sleep. The waste stays on the roof in a tray beneath the grass.
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#39
The Nazar Rug Designed By Atelierfevrier
BigOrangeTractor 3 years ago
If you look at the irregularity of the gap sizes, it would seem the pieces are stitched in ad hoc which is really cool because it means the design has arisen organically. Very nice; reminds me of baitballs of fish shoals whirling around.
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#40
Setae 3D Printed Flatware By Francis Bitonti
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
I believe we've seen these here before but they were titled Elven Dinnerware. They are beautiful but wonder how comfortable are they to use.
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
These are not 3D printed. I've seen them they are silver. Super gorgeous.
Kira Okah 3 years ago
Metal can be 3D printed, in fact 3D metal printing these would be time consuming as heck and moulding them much quicker and easier.
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Julie Teyrasse 3 years ago
Instantly thought of the elf's from Lord of the Rings... Might be what they use to eat !
#41
Candle Holders Design
Tamsin Far 3 years ago
yeah, slowly roasting their offspring for dinner! <3
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Paloma Walker 3 years ago
the larger one is kind of creeping me out its almost like the mom doesn't know it's there
AveryArt 3 years ago
I love this! It reminds me of a video game I played a while ago called "Rime" If you haven't heard of it you should check it out!
Laura A Williams 3 years ago
I loved that game. Even though it had a sad ending.
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Artwork By Kanghee Kim Tinycactus
Panda Mona 3 years ago
Beautiful. I found this: "KangHee Kim, a 27-year-old South Korean artist living in New York, slips away by taking pictures and collaging them into scenes that depict incongruous portals into dreamy, unknown worlds." https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/kanghee-kim-tinycactus-street-errands-series/
ThePanInPanda 3 years ago
Do they edit the pictures, or were all of these captured at the perfect moment?
Lena Rivkin 3 years ago
Wonderful surrealistic photos—photoshopping the unexpected and transforming them into visions beyond the ordinary.
#43
Handcrafted Kitchen Items Design By Hopeinthewoods
Heather Talma 3 years ago
In what kind of drawer or cabinet situation would you ever store them like this?
#44
Pegasus Grand Piano By Schimmel
PjandBolt 3 years ago
It looks like what someone in the 50's would think a piano would look like in the future
UncleRussian 3 years ago
Ok, I'm sorry but my first thought was "is this a potato peeler?" 😂 😂
AnxietyRiddenMom 3 years ago
It looks like the pedals are 20 feet from the seat. Maybe this is the long legged design
Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
It's actually very good. Here's a link to the piano being played: https://youtu.be/aY4yO7jgz9I
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#45
Street Art Installation Designed By Nos_architecture
Vic D 3 years ago
This was an optical illusion next to the musée des beaux arts in Montreal, they change it every year. I remember the first time I saw this one, was coming down the hill with my bike and was really confused LOL.
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Rylee Evergreen 3 years ago
Yes, which BLOWS my mind! I found a video of them painting it and it's insane- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM74lpuVmXw
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Imma 3 years ago
So, you telling me there isn't any steel balls on that street? That is just a (unbelievable realistic) 3D painting on the ground? No ups and down? Just plain surface? WOW.
BasedWang12 3 years ago
I think the balls are real, but the ground is flat.....I THINK
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#46
The Retro Classic Collection From Aziocorp Combines Genuine Materials And Innovative Technology In A Vintage-Inspired Form To Inspire Your Everyday Tasks
Richard A Petro 3 years ago
Nowadays, I thought "vintage" would be a lined pad, an eraser and a #3 lead pencil.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
My carpal tunnel is acting up just looking at it. The keyboard is too small and the wrist rest is solid wood.
Brobro McDuderson 3 years ago
There’s different colors 🤨: https://www.aziocorp.com/products/retro-classic-bt?variant=10731896537131
#47
Sherazade Patchwork By Pierolissoni
#48
Architectural Installation At Balticgateshead Designed By Daniel Buren
Adrienne Kushner 3 years ago
Try to visit here: http://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/
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#49
Flexi-Bike By Hoon Yoon
Naesil 🇫🇮 3 years ago
Yeah looks cool but nice concept of over engineering :D too expensive and complicated compared to normal bikes.
Michael Darnton 3 years ago (edited)
And as someone who actually rides a bike "flexi-bike" is similar to naming a breakfast cereal "poison oats" . . . exactly what you don't want.
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Josh Rishton 3 years ago
something tells me that i dont like it as much as he would probably charge for it.
#50
Porcelain Sculptures Designed By Johnson_tsang_artist
Teresa Stabler 3 years ago
In a way they kind of look creepy. Like how in horror movies they would have a hand or an arm coming through a wall or door.
#51
Dad Thingsihavedrawn Brings His Son’s Drawings To ‘Life’
Diya 3 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHahahahahaha ha ha ha ..... THEYRE AS SCARY AS HELL, sure what the dad did is cute, but the actual end products; nightmare fuel.
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#52
3D Print House Designed By Mense Korte Architekten Mense_korte_architekten
Chinmayee Kalghatgi 3 years ago
“Use hot glue and your granma’s ashes to create the sofa”
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Tehron Harper 3 years ago
Beautiful design. Love the open plan ground floor space and curved design elements . . . my new dream home . . .
OHJeans 3 years ago
Somebody fill me in, please. I thought 3-D printers used forms of plastic as their medium? If so, this is a plastic house. The static electricity discharges must be through the roof. No pun intended.
Memere 3 years ago (edited)
It's probably a form of concrete, not plastic. There are giant 3D printers built for concrete.
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#53
The Peninsula Paul_milinski
Naesil 🇫🇮 3 years ago
These look nice but if any modern day establishment would want to use these they would have to at least add railings to ensure no one drops from there and that would take from the aesthetics
Samantha Mitchell 3 years ago
I hope there's glass in there, because someone would try base jumping out of it.
#54
Veggies & Nuts Embroidery By Konekono_kitsune
#55
Blown Glass Bags Designed By annedonzevincentchagnon
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I have a really nice little clay vase on my shelf that looks like a crumpled paper bag. Bought it at an art gallery. :D
More! 3 years ago
Apologies, I’m Australian and to me they look just like ‘truckie singlets’ Plus they have the shape of a mans chest and beer belly about them
#56
Loneliest House In The World In Iceland . Photos By H0rdur
Seán Baron 3 years ago
I remember a while back on Facebook, someone had posted this picture along with the question "What one thing would you take with you to live on this house?" And my answer was Battersea Dogs Home.
Hobby Hopper 3 years ago
Wouldn't it flood from all the runoff coming down that big slope in a rain?
Weed in the Garden 3 years ago
Typical Icelander - the house is in the bowl to additionally block any view of/from the neighbors!
#57
Newton Cream Jug & Sugar Bowl Designed By Tonfisk
Lillukka79 3 years ago
Great idea, but must be a b***h to wash. I'd make the sugar bowl as a separate piece you can remove for washing.
#58
Wooden Sculpture Designed By Tung Ming-Chin
Weed in the Garden 3 years ago
The simple beauty and the statement that this piece makes is profound. If the Earth could speak...
#59
6 Servings Of Italian Spaghetti Designed By Neal Fletcher
Naesil 🇫🇮 3 years ago
I guess those are normal people servings :D I would grab the whole packages worth and say its one serving
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Simon Williams 3 years ago
This design is quite wasteful of materials. It looks like the spaghetti is in six compartments, with an empty space in the middle, so that's wasting the packaging material and it's making the packing bigger than necessary. The hexagonal shape leaves wasted space when packed into rectangular boxes for transportation, so the transport costs will increase per unit weight. If the packaging is used for measuring individual portions why no have a push out hole of the right size?
webster 3 years ago
If it was made out of glass and the middle was filled with sauce, it would be a completely reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable container and a quick meal..
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
And practical only if you use all the servings together..if you use one what you can do ? Use 1/6 of the sauce and put all the package in the fridge? You must use the rest within days..
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#60
Chest Of Drawers With Butler’s Desk By Kevin0611
Caro Caro 3 years ago
I can see myself sitting there and writing an old fashioned letter.
Load More Replies... Issey 3 years ago (edited)
But... but these already exist? My grandpa had one like that. They are called Sekretär (secretary) in German. There are many different designs for it, but the "butler's desk" and drawers are always there
#61
Vw Beetle Designed By Driftedcreations
#62
Marathon Marketing By Contrapunto_bbdo For Reflex Spray
dream of delusion 3 years ago (edited)
why- why are there less finishers? (oh wait sorry i thought some of them died or something)
#63
Moon Glass Designed By Tale Design
Lightning_Thief 3 years ago
Why was this downvoted? I totally agree, this would be so cool to have!
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#64
Charging Cable By Kim Jinseok, Park Jungjun, And Na Yongmin
#65
Volkswagen Beetle Car Design By Danni.k.k
#66
Electric Superbike By Roman Dolzhenlko
#67
Birth Design By Tomlefrench
Evil Little Thing 3 years ago (edited)
These are just renders of things Gen X used to listen to music, communicate with friends, take pictures, and make awful sketches, except the author branded them with popular software. It shouldn't be too hard to fetch yourself a Walkman, pager, disposable camera, and etch-a-sketch,but they might not work anymore.
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VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 3 years ago
Adobe. It says on the top, you just have to zoom in :)
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#68
Yes, But Series Designed By Anton Gudim, Gudim_public
#69
The Luft Travel Chess-Set By Omri Hillel
Aran Lindvail 3 years ago
My grandfather had a vintage travel chess set that consisted of thin cutouts of the figures that you could stick into slits on the board. So you could even pack up an ongoing game.
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
It's not like a chess set takes up a lot of room plus you don't have to decipher what the pieces are.
Tehron Harper 3 years ago
Who the heck is gonna look for 32 stones the right size, assemble the pieces and then play? Checkmate, you win . . .
#70
Flower Vase Artworks By Yuni Yoshida
#71
Designed By Sophia Michopoulou, Moiré Ascent Is A Staircase Inspired From The Harmonic Streams And Ethereal Movements For Ethical Office Functionality
Eva Bryson 3 years ago
Reminds me of skateboards. You could upcycle old skateboards into this railing!
Caro Caro 3 years ago
Sometimes you see something and just wish you had the spare cash to buy it. It would look fantastic in my house :)
Jessica Bertram 3 years ago
i think so too, until the practicality (and safety) of the banister holding up my 70 year old mom enters my head. i can see her hand going right between those uprights, a dislocated shoulder, broken hip...yeah, nope.
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ArodTheHorrible 3 years ago
Ethically fall down the stairs because there nowhere to reliably hang on?
Samantha Mitchell 3 years ago
Most useless side rail ever. If there isn't one to help me with my arthritic bits then no matter how pretty it is it'll piss me off
#72
Toast Design By@estyle1010
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
It's cute... but is it brown sugar and cheese? because I don't think I'd ever be preggo or stoned enough to eat that. (side note: I don't partake in MJ and I'm not having any more kids)
over it already 3 years ago
It looks like brown sugar, or maybe fluffy brown rice. I was thinking it'd be tasty with pulled pork, though.
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Ellie Vanille 3 years ago
So cute. Reminds me of the cute bentos japanese parents make for their children's lunch.
#73
House Designed By Javier Senosiain Javiersenosiaina
Joe Reaves 3 years ago
If you could afford to live there, that would probably be someone else's problem.
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#74
Exquisite Get Aways, Visualized By Paul_milinski
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
I may be alone in this but not a fan. Please leave the oceans alone. We've screwed them enough already with pollutes.
Issey 3 years ago
These do not look like permanent installations, more like you can just pick them up and put them away
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Kate Johnson 3 years ago
If I were wealthy and 'owned' that bit of land, I'd do that. (As long as it doesn't harm the ocean, of course, and I'm not sure that it would unless these are somehow sunk into the sand and require major earth movers or whatever.)
ArodTheHorrible 3 years ago
That's exactly what is missing from dining out... the wait staff splashing me all over while I enjoy my steak
#75
Strawtini Martini Glasses By Udarely
#76
By Johnson_tsang_artist
#77
Facinating Desk By Giacomo Moor
#78
Pantone Artwork By Tom.lowe ⠀⠀
Rage of Aquarius 3 years ago
Same! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside!
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MOONIE 3 years ago
you're a criminal if you like it any darker than 7509, personally I would go for 148
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#79
Anthenea Is A UFO-Shaped Water Suite Designed By Anthenea
#80
Scissor Design By Johanakoudel
#81
Design By Chengyong Li, Lei Yang, Sian Lin & Peishan He
setsuriseikou 3 years ago
Here you go: oh no, it's way too hard to clean in between the sections!
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Izzy Curer 3 years ago
I just use my stainless steel mixing bowls to wash anything smaller than the sink. The sink feels dirty, anyway. You have to sanitize if you want to soak a big mess of vegetables. I like my bowls.
somnomania 3 years ago
i honestly don't understand what the point of this is, why would you ever want anything less than the full-size sink
Evil Little Thing 3 years ago
What's wrong with using a bowl? It's more hygienic, too. Sinks aren't particularly clean mist of the time, considering what they're used for.
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#82
The Discreet Bottle Hanger By Melon Design
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
I would knock it out of the table holder in a jiffy! Got plenty of room on my drawing board for a drink: I use thirsty fabric or thick papers for a coaster.
#83
S.a.d Sun Allergy Diaries By Is_siigii Where She Had To Adapt And ‘Become The Float’ As She Was Unable To Relax And Lay On A Float Due To Her Allergy!
This adaptation led her to feel extraordinary where before she felt inferior! Does anyone else seriously want to try on one of these? I know we do!
Gin. No tonic 3 years ago
I had sun allergy for one Summer (drug side effect), and it did suck so much. I had to wear sunscreen even under my long sleeve clothes. Lose linen clothing, cos it was so hot, and huuuge sunglasses and wide hat to always be in a shade. I'm just glad it was only a few months and not my whole life.
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#84
Faig Ahmed Inspired Persian Hand Knotted Rug Designed By @jahanrugs
#85
“Burger Combo Meal's Moving Day” Artwork Designed By Simonduhamel
#86
Bike Parking System Designed By Rafaa Architecture & Design
Don Golosso 3 years ago
They where a thing decades ago in the Netherlands, only they where not as overdesigned as the ones pictured here. You hardly come across them anymore.
#87
Custom Stacked Book Side Table By Andy Janed
Naesil 🇫🇮 3 years ago
Or want to have some new book, but I guess thats ok I probably have about that many books and have not read most of them :D
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Carol Taylor 3 years ago
I saw this being made on a youtube channel called The Sorry Girls..quite interesting..
#88
Bed 2.0, Designed By Riab @roominabox
Caro Caro 3 years ago
Yes, I thought that was a brilliant idea. The beds were very good and well built too!
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Cookie Cup Was Designed By Designer Enrique Luis Sardi For Lavazzaofficial
Naesil 🇫🇮 3 years ago
Some sort of icing (?), good for one serving of beverage and then probably starts to lose structural integrity
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TahJia Williams 3 years ago
Reminds me of a fortune cookie. If it tastes like one, you can keep it
#90
Manhattan Apartment Designed By Reutovdesign
Jessica Bertram 3 years ago
flash in the pan trends look out of date immediately. this is great for the Manhattan apartment inhabited by people with more money than sense, and who clearly give zero shits about sustainability.
#91
Gigs 2 Go: Tear & Share Flash Drive Packby Bolt Group
#92
The Floating Piers Installation By Christo And Jeanne - Claude - Lake Iseo, Italy
Emmydearest 3 years ago
No because it's not a river, it's a lake and the "yellow road" connected the main land and a super small island. There's no need to circumnavigate the island anyway. Fun fact: the other island in the Iseo lake is called Montisola (=mount island) and it's the biggest lake island in Europe. You can climb up to the top of the mount and cars are forbidden on the island, it's too small anyway. Lovely place, worth a visit.
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Design By: Chris Ference - Hammer Bank
The Hammer Bank is an experiment utilizing the philosophy of Familiarism; the idea of connecting familiar product interactions with new experiences. When you see a hammer, it is instantly understood how it is to be held and used. The material along with the X shaped slot indicates this object is meant to be saved for just the right time.
somnomania 3 years ago
no more than any other piggy bank, in my opinion. unless you mean that there's no way to get your coins back out except to break it, which is simply a tradition for coin banks in many parts of the world
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#94
Chairs Designed By Earthtolane
#95
La Favorite’ Hair Designed By Alexis Ferrer Alexisferrer01
Lara Verne 3 years ago
Wind: "What a nice design you printed on your hair. It would be a shame if something messed it up."
#96
In Between Forms
Penny Fan 3 years ago
Yes. Do not under any circumstances use bath oils in this bath...
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GPZ 3 years ago
1) What's going on with her head/shoulders? If she's leaning against the wall/bath side it looks really uncomfortable. 2) What's going on with her leg (it looks like it's a stump- you can't see a knee or upper/lower leg depending on which bit you can actually see) or has someone just gone a bit gaga when photoshopping the image. 3) Looks like she's having a bath in mercury
#97
Playhouse Is Designed By Aboday Architects Abodaydesign Photographed By Happy Lim
Michiel nospam 3 years ago
Architects only care about how it looks, not what its like to actually use.
Load More Replies... UncleRussian 3 years ago
Ok but like shouldn't there be at least a pillow down there or something else soft to land on?
over it already 3 years ago
No worries - looks cool but also kinda looks like the slowest slide in the world.
Load More Replies... Memere 3 years ago
It can be when it's polished and the inside does look shiny.
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Artwork By Shira Barzilay Koketit
#99
Mugs Designed By Lollylollyceramics
Robin DJW 3 years ago
I like the one in the middle best. Can you actually drink hot beverage from them, and are they dishwasher safe?
Veronica Connelly 3 years ago
I think they're just for art/display and not intended for actual use
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Head To Interiorandinteriors To See More Interior Products Like Spring Pots By Andreea_cornila
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
It would work with a lot of different types of decor, definitely industrialist chic! But also: Mid-century modern, boho, modern contemporary, Mediterranean, Miami-chic, as well as quite a few others. It could even help lighten a Brutalist space, but I'd go for a different color if I were doing it. We had springs similar to these but I forget what they were from. They looked really good in our old tobacco warehouse along with other industrial art pieces, like we had two insulators about a foot high holding a long (12+ feet/3.6 meters) piece of thin, brushed steel for our coffee table. I really miss that warehouse.
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Spring Scissors Designed By Lex Pott
Out of chocolate 3 years ago
This is how thread snips are designed. Practical but for the right application
Load More Replies... Kate Johnson 3 years ago
We've got snips very similar to these; they're still used in many different applications, as Out of chocolate mentions below. I know we have some old ones that look similar to these as far as where you grip and hold them.
somnomania 3 years ago
might work very well, if one has the hand strength for them. me, i get hand cramps from holding a spoon to stir something, if it goes on for more than a few seconds
Candia Lee 3 years ago
Squeeze the handle to push the blades past each other. Pretty design, needs a nice case or has to be left out.
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Clock Designed By Yukiko Morita Pampshade
#103
Curved Steel Art Installation Designed By Sarah-Jane Hoffmann
#104
Cutlery Set Designed By Frankbrunetti
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
I have a couple of ice tea spoons/stirrers which are on 'sticks'? like these and I tried to use it for ice cream and that was a major fail as they slid around under my fingers. Ended up having to use a regular spoon.
#105
By Witenry
#106
The Tiled House By Charlottetaylr
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
This piece is entitled "How to Break Your Neck Getting Out of the Bath."
DuchessDegu 3 years ago
Yep, all the blood from cracking your head open would just wash away with a bit of water!
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#107
Rainbow Staircase Runner By Trish Andersen
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I just fell upstairs because I got a toe stuck in my own pyjama leg, I don’t think this is for me. Pretty though.
Chinmayee Kalghatgi 3 years ago
The top bits look like people while the bottom looks like the world map and a bunch of dinosaur-alien thingies
TheEndIsNigh 3 years ago
The concept is interesting, but the design is too chaotic for my brain.
#108
Combo Photo Mashups By Stephen Mcmennamy
Diya 3 years ago
HELP WHY DOES IT FIT SO PERFECTLY? WHY WHY? could we have alternatively evolved like this? little feet on every finger, that would be so cool.
#109
Jewellery Design By Angostura
Wonderful 3 years ago
Well if I ever break a finger I would look cool using this instead of a finger splint
BRODOOLERINGO 3 years ago
This would be nice for like an iced out phantom of the opera, but for anyone else this is just inexcusably excessive and pretentious.
Paulo José 3 years ago
Aren't brass knuckles illegal? Or should I call it an amalgamy of ring's and say it's "art"?
#110
'wearable Art' Dress By Viktorandrolf
Troux 3 years ago
If you don't mind banging your knees and ankles against your own clothes.
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TheEndIsNigh 3 years ago
Can you imagine all that wood framing clacking around and knocking you in the shins? No thanks.
#111
Books, Plates And Glasses Are Engulfed By The Squishy Shelves Of Dutch Designer Dewi Van De Klomp's Soft Cabinets, Which Are Made From Foam Rubber In A Bid To Bring More Attention To The "Overlooked" Material
Van de Klomp's Soft Cabinets were born from research into various materials that can be found around the house and would otherwise go unnoticed.
The Utrecht-based designer came across a piece of bright pink foam rubber – a material typically used for cushioning in car seats and wall insulation – and "fell in love" with its potential.
AnxietyRiddenMom 3 years ago
Pretty sure there was something similar to this on a BP DI-Why? Post. It was considered a fail on that post
somnomania 3 years ago
please no, foam rubber is another material that never disappears from the environment. its useful applications are bad enough, it doesn't need to be used for art.
#112
“Software” Porcelain Designed By Johnson_tsang_artist
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Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Honestly, when you begin with a functional item, and your design makes it less functional, it's not good design. Some of these are actually art rather than design. "Design" implies use.
Leonardo Colle 3 years ago
So many ppl criticizing the designs for its utility flaws... It says on the post description its about the idea, the look, not about real products for everyday... Please, take it easy folks
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Ah BP commenters. Can always be relied upon to find a negative in any ray of light. Don't you go changing!
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Honestly, when you begin with a functional item, and your design makes it less functional, it's not good design. Some of these are actually art rather than design. "Design" implies use.
Leonardo Colle 3 years ago
So many ppl criticizing the designs for its utility flaws... It says on the post description its about the idea, the look, not about real products for everyday... Please, take it easy folks
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Ah BP commenters. Can always be relied upon to find a negative in any ray of light. Don't you go changing!
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