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Goldfish Life Jackets - Leighton Naylor Created a Life Jacket for His Disabled Goldfish

Goldfish Life Jackets Leighton Naylor Created a Life Jacket for His Disabled Goldfish

Loving pet owner Leighton Naylor created a special life jacket for his disabled pet goldfish Einstein. This occurred after Einstein got a bladder infection that prevented him from swimming on his own.... [More]

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85 Avian-Inspired Products - From DIY Bird Feeders to Winged Camera Captures

85 Avian-Inspired Products From DIY Bird Feeders to Winged Camera Captures

Bird lovers will be delighted by these incredible avian-inspired creations; from DIY bird feeders to edible avian feathers, these fantastic creations are themed after our fine-feathered friends.... [More]

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Lifelike Pipe Cleaner Animals - Lauren Ryan

Lifelike Pipe Cleaner Animals Lauren Ryan's Pipe Cleaner Sculptures Closely Imitate Nature

Using only a single material, Lauren Ryan crafted extremely lifelike pipe cleaner animals. The artist exclusive used pipe cleaners without the aid of glue. The only tool used in the construction of... [More]

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Rockstar Toddler Photography - Jean-Paul Loyer

Rockstar Toddler Photography Jean-Paul Loyer's Rockstar Child Photography Series is Wild

Imaginative french artist Jean-Paul Loyer’s child photography series ‘A Place of Make-Believe’ features toddlers rocking out. These fantastic shots show kids trashing a green room,... [More]

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Miniature Pen Caddies - This Tiny Golf Bag with Writing Clubs is Perfect for the Office

Miniature Pen Caddies This Tiny Golf Bag with Writing Clubs is Perfect for the Office

This tiny golf bag holds a set of club pens for your office. The tiny golf bag with club pens is a great way to get your mind off being in the dreary office, as in most cases many would rather be on... [More]

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Life Re-Created Dioramas - The Television Displays by Zhang Xiangxi Showcase His Past Life

Life Re-Created Dioramas The Television Displays by Zhang Xiangxi Showcase His Past Life

Zhang Xiangxi reuses old television box sets to create several television displays that serve as dioramas of his life. The Chinese artist recycled old box television sets that showcases the... [More]

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Surreal Photo Collages - New Creations by Carroll Taveras Elegantly Combine Realities

Surreal Photo Collages New Creations by Carroll Taveras Elegantly Combine Realities

Through her skillful use of photography and image editing, Caroll Taveras has created several new surreal photos that depict human silhouettes filled in by glimpses of other realities. In other words,... [More]

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Seafaring 3D Pop-Up Books - Anni Churdar

Seafaring 3D Pop-Up Books Anni Churdar's 'Lost at Sea' Draws You in with Retro Effects

Making pop-up books even more engaging, Anni Churdar has created an adventurous sea tale integrated with retro 3D technology in ‘Lost at Sea.’ The expertly crafted hand-bound book has... [More]

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Cute Canine Cases - This Dog Zipper Pouch is Made to Look Like a Lovable Wiener Dog

Cute Canine Cases This Dog Zipper Pouch is Made to Look Like a Lovable Wiener Dog

Pencil cases just got a whole lot more adorable with this dog zipper pouch. Constructed to look like a dachshund sausage dog with big floppy ears and a stare that will make your heart melt, this... [More]

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Color-Divided Decorations - These Marusa Balloons Feature Two Colors on One Buoyant Balloon

Color-Divided Decorations These Marusa Balloons Feature Two Colors on One Buoyant Balloon

If you are looking for an unconventional alternative to party decorations, these Marusa balloons are what you are been searching for. Balloons are normally comprised of one solid color of latex and... [More]

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75 DIY Tricked-Out Technologies - From DIY Tablet Holders to DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts

75 DIY Tricked-Out Technologies From DIY Tablet Holders to DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts

If you thought that DIY was just about filling mason jars with candles or flowers, think again because these DIY tricked-out technologies are something to behold. These tech tricks are great ways... [More]

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Millennial Slang Shirts - The That Shirt Gray by

Millennial Slang Shirts The That Shirt Gray by 'Skreened' Takes Lingo and Makes it Laughable

The That Shirt Gray Top by Sckreened takes a whimsical approach to words and phrases. It is no surprise that today’s younger generation are constantly inventing, re-imagining and altering the... [More]

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Gigantic Sneaker Installations - The Giant Superga Shoes Break Guinness World Records

Gigantic Sneaker Installations The Giant Superga Shoes Break Guinness World Records

Popular Italian shoe brand Superga broke Guiness World records with their giant Superga shoes installation for its Hong Kong retail opening. Created by Japanese SAC design students, Superga... [More]

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Bird-Shaped Door Stops - Cas Moors Designs a Sleek Oak Doorstop That is Home Decor Friendly

Bird-Shaped Door Stops Cas Moors Designs a Sleek Oak Doorstop That is Home Decor Friendly

Even the most detailed home decor planner would probably never think about coordinating with a doorstop, but creations like Cas Moors smooth oak doorstop may be soon changing this oversight.... [More]

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Trio-Aligned Sustainable Shops - EchoStore is Run by Three Women in the Philippines

Trio-Aligned Sustainable Shops EchoStore is Run by Three Women in the Philippines

Based in the Philippines, EchoStore is a sustainable shop that sells a variety of products that are fair trade and environmentally aware. Some of the products that this social enterprise sells... [More]

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Sustainable Job Accessories - BLISS is a Social Business Based in Pakistan

Sustainable Job Accessories BLISS is a Social Business Based in Pakistan

BLISS is that kind of social business that has a Pinterest account—and by that I mean, it makes sense that it has a Pinterest account. It’s an image-heavy fashion brand promoting its... [More]

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3D Printed Bike Frames - The VRZ 2 Comes Accentuated with Stunning 3D Printed Titanium Lugs

3D Printed Bike Frames The VRZ 2 Comes Accentuated with Stunning 3D Printed Titanium Lugs

Designers and consumers are continually thinking up new and craftier designs for their bike frames, but the VRZ 2 bike is using 3D printing technology to take two-wheeler customization to new heights.... [More]

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Micro-Sized Paintings - Linden Gledhill Miniature Masterpieces with a Microscope and a Projector

Micro-Sized Paintings Linden Gledhill Miniature Masterpieces with a Microscope and a Projector

Linden Glendhill is a biochemist and his latest work sees him enlarging microscopic images to create the beautiful, blown-up artwork set to some similarly captivating music. Linden Glendhill is a... [More]

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Spoon-Slotted Coffee Cups - Lars Kloen Designed the Earless Mug to Maximize Drinking Design

Spoon-Slotted Coffee Cups Lars Kloen Designed the Earless Mug to Maximize Drinking Design

The Earless Mug features a shapely design that does not require the drinker to grip onto a tiny handle. Instead, there is a spout that runs along one side of the vessel, providing a comfortable... [More]

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Blooming Bouquet Lights - The Infiore Flower Lamp by Estiluz is Dramatically Floral and Sculptural

Blooming Bouquet Lights The Infiore Flower Lamp by Estiluz is Dramatically Floral and Sculptural

Adding a feminine flair to any indoor environment, the Infiore flower lamp designed by Estiluz is a bodacious blossoming illuminator. Two color waves including lime green and pure white make this... [More]

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Illuminated Architecture Exhibits - Untied Visual Artists Use Laser Light to Create Indoor Art

Illuminated Architecture Exhibits Untied Visual Artists Use Laser Light to Create Indoor Art

Untied Visual Artists have created an art instillation using laser light. The art group is based in London; it creates works that embrace sculpture, architecture, live performance and installation.... [More]

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Temporary Structural Art - Modular Stair-Scapes by Michael Jantzen Can Move from Parks to Rooftops

Temporary Structural Art Modular Stair-Scapes by Michael Jantzen Can Move from Parks to Rooftops

Michael Jantzen’s Stair-Scapes, in concept, will bring people together to exercise in a positive and environmentally conscious establishment. The stair-filled structure is designed to be... [More]

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Whimsically Vintage Poker Packs - Artist Jonathan Burton Designs a Radically Retro Card Deck

Whimsically Vintage Poker Packs Artist Jonathan Burton Designs a Radically Retro Card Deck

Inspired by the quirky humor of eras past, the retro card deck design by Jonathan Burton features whimsical characters with a classically vintage feel. Created as gifts for members of the Folio... [More]

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Perforated Steel Table Frames - The OWD Metal Desk Features a Sleek Storage Shelf

Perforated Steel Table Frames The OWD Metal Desk Features a Sleek Storage Shelf

Giorgio Bonaguro and Eddie Figueroa, the Italian design duo behind the OWD wall desk, created this metal desk frame as a minimalist approach to a typical writing table. The sleek and slim... [More]

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58 Fun Drinking Accessories - From Batman Bottle Openers to Multi-Tubed Beer Funnels

58 Fun Drinking Accessories From Batman Bottle Openers to Multi-Tubed Beer Funnels

Whether you’re attending a backyard barbecue this weekend, work function or rave, these 59 ale-drinking accessories will spice up your party-going experience in a fun and functional way.... [More]

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Short TV Spoiler Graphics - The

Short TV Spoiler Graphics The 'Twenty Second Series' Reveals Popular TV Spoilers

If you’re wary of TV spoilers, you’ll want to look away from Eoin Conlon’s ‘Twenty Second Series.’ The Dublin-based graphic designer has condensed multiple seasons and... [More]

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Inanimate Object Couples Prints - Safwat Saleem Shows Complex Relationships in His Art Print Series

Inanimate Object Couples Prints Safwat Saleem Shows Complex Relationships in His Art Print Series

‘Coupled’ is an art print series by Safwat Saleem that depicts the complicated relationships between pairs of objects. The funny prints were created for a 2013 Valentine’s Day... [More]

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Japanese Fan-Like Bridges - Difficult Design for a UK Walkway is Inspired by Asian Culture

Japanese Fan-Like Bridges Difficult Design for a UK Walkway is Inspired by Asian Culture

A unique UK walkway is being designed by Knight Architects. This Japanese fan-like design was not an easy concept by any means; this London, UK walkway uses hydraulics and the bridge opens and... [More]

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Flexible Flattening Pails - The Pack-Away Silicone Collapsible Bucket can be Stowed Anywhere

Flexible Flattening Pails The Pack-Away Silicone Collapsible Bucket can be Stowed Anywhere

As practical as they come, the Pack-Away Silicone Collapsible Bucket can be used at various heights depending on the user’s need. At maximum expansion, the flexible bucket reaches 22 cm in... [More]

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Fading Flux Installations - Always/Never by United Visual Artists Explores the Perception of Time

Fading Flux Installations Always/Never by United Visual Artists Explores the Perception of Time

Inspired by the function of a sundial, Always/Never by United Visual Artists is a light installation that explores perceptions of time. The piece was constructed with powder coated steel, timber,... [More]

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Cosmos-Crafted Comforters - The Constellation Quilt Design Takes Inspiration from the Universe

Cosmos-Crafted Comforters The Constellation Quilt Design Takes Inspiration from the Universe

Emily Fischer from Haptic Lab explores the sensations of touch and connection with her stunning quilt design project based on the constellations that surround us. A beautiful piece of artwork that... [More]

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Pop Culture Home Decor - PIXERS

Pop Culture Home Decor PIXERS' Cinematographics Collection Includes Batman Art

PIXERS’ new mural collection entitled ‘Cinematographics’ covers large walls with popular film captures. These murals include new movies such as Django Unchained, as well as old... [More]

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Tiered Timber Storage Sets - Les Ruches Stackable Wooden Boxes Create an Accordion Effect

Tiered Timber Storage Sets Les Ruches Stackable Wooden Boxes Create an Accordion Effect

The little Les Ruches sets by Perrine Vigneron are stackable wooden boxes that create perfectly simple storage systems when combined altogether. With a choice of three color tones including white,... [More]

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Violent Urban Street Art - These

Violent Urban Street Art These 'A L A N I Z' Creations are Gorgeously Gory

All around Berlin, artist ‘A L A N I Z’ has created bold politically minded urban street art. His creations address issues such as homelessness, capitalism and love, often depicting... [More]

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Subtly Lopsided Furniture - Euell

Subtly Lopsided Furniture Euell's Unconventional Wooden Furniture is Inspired by the East and West

Traveling from East to West has inspired Paris-based American designer Phillip Euell to create unconventional wooden furniture, which he describes as “off-balanced and fluid, geometric and... [More]

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20 Quirky Adventure Time Products - From Cult Cartoon High Tops to 8-Bit Video Game Crossovers

20 Quirky Adventure Time Products From Cult Cartoon High Tops to 8-Bit Video Game Crossovers

Pop culture buffs have embraced the cult cartoon ‘Adventure Time.’ With lovable characters like Jake the magical talking dog and Princess Bubblegum (who’s name speaks for itself) it&... [More]

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Rockstar Comic Covers - Butcher Billy Designs Hot New Looks for Post-Punk Superheroes

Rockstar Comic Covers Butcher Billy Designs Hot New Looks for Post-Punk Superheroes

Known for his mashups of popular culture icons, artist Butcher Billy has done it again with his series of post-punk superheroes. Redesigning the covers of heroes such as Aquaman, Batman and Wonder... [More]

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Blood-Covered Clutch Bags - These Bloody Cleaver Clutch Purses are Great for Halloween

Blood-Covered Clutch Bags These Bloody Cleaver Clutch Purses are Great for Halloween

Dexter fans will definitely get a chuckle out of these bloody cleaver clutch purses. This look is not for the fashion faint of heart, but if you’re looking for a bold clutch bag this might be... [More]

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Glowing Laptop Designs - Backlit MacBook Art by

Glowing Laptop Designs Backlit MacBook Art by 'UNCOVER' Completely Customizes Your Laptop

Carving directly into the laptop’s shell, ‘UNCOVER’ has created MacBook art that features intricate and glowing designs. Since the entire back of an Apple laptop is lit, taking... [More]

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Abstract Arctic Installations - High Arctic by United Visual Artists Has a Cold Feel

Abstract Arctic Installations High Arctic by United Visual Artists Has a Cold Feel

Inviting visitors to explore a conceptual space interpreting polar regions, High Arctic by United Visual Artists aims to use artistic language to boost awareness of adverse human impact on nature. &#... [More]

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Tape-Coated Ceiling Installations - Koji Iyama Covers Entire Rooms with His Masking Tape Art

Tape-Coated Ceiling Installations Koji Iyama Covers Entire Rooms with His Masking Tape Art

Showing off his unlimited creativity while simultaneously displaying the multiple uses of mt-masking tape, artist Koji Iyama covers rooms and everything within them in his colorful masking tape art... [More]

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Virtual Sculpture Exhibits - What We Call Sculpture at Cerma Explores Art in Virtual Spaces

Virtual Sculpture Exhibits What We Call Sculpture at Cerma Explores Art in Virtual Spaces

Online exhibits, such as What We Call Sculpture at Cerma, delve into the virtual gallery realm pushing boundaries in the field of digital sculpture creation and the online medium. The exhibit... [More]

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Ant-Sized Worker Captures - The

Ant-Sized Worker Captures The 'Ghosts in the Machine' Collection Has Little People Fixing Machines

Mark Crummett’s photo collection ‘Ghosts in the Machine’ is a series of shots showing miniature people running the innards of machines. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on... [More]

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Heartbreak Emergency Kits - Love Hurts by Melanie Chernock Provides Comfort and Giggles

Heartbreak Emergency Kits Love Hurts by Melanie Chernock Provides Comfort and Giggles

Heartbreaks are inevitable and while there is no better remedy than time, as with any wound, it can be bandaged up with a few items; Love Hurts by Melanie Chernock, a graphic designer based in New... [More]

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Animalistic Hot Air Balloons - The Skywhale by Patricia Piccinini Looks Like a Mythical Creature

Animalistic Hot Air Balloons The Skywhale by Patricia Piccinini Looks Like a Mythical Creature

The Skywhale looks like something straight out of a fantasy book. In fact, it might bring people’s minds to Falkor the Luckdragon from ‘The Neverending Story’ or Appa from the... [More]

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Minimalist Neo-Retro Speakers - Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 Boasts Spatial Sound and Discreet Design

Minimalist Neo-Retro Speakers Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 Boasts Spatial Sound and Discreet Design

The Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 surround sound system will make any audiophile jump for joy. It is comprised of four quality speakers that are beautiful to behold, a pairing that doesn’t... [More]

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Disco Ball Mannequins - Artist Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen

Disco Ball Mannequins Artist Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen's Sculptures Comment on Consumerism

Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen, an artist based in Stockholm, Sweden, has created four reflective sculptures for her Mobile Mirrors exhibition. Using male and female mannequins as her starting point, she... [More]

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Secret-Keeping Graffiti Sculptures - Olga by Oli-B is a Vibrantly Abstract Three-Dimensional Artwork

Secret-Keeping Graffiti Sculptures Olga by Oli-B is a Vibrantly Abstract Three-Dimensional Artwork

Olga by Oli-B, a street artist based in Brussels, Belgium, is a sculpture that puts an interesting twist on graffiti. Known for his vibrantly abstract artworks, he has translated it into a three... [More]

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