In a world of throwaway devices that exist in a time when tactile objects are virtually non-existent, a series of parchment-inspired products are a nod to a time when things were a little less high-tech.
Despite being among one of the least environmentally friendly methods of noting important events, there is something somewhat romantic about the ability to hold something permanent and tangible in one's hand.
With such a strong emphasis being placed on developing 3D technology, it is interesting to take note of artists and designers who are reverting back to 2D ideas, such as the Norma Kamali FW 2012 Collection runway show that featured paper models. It has also become common to mix the past with present as evidenced by the number of printable electronic devices that have hit the market as of late.
100 Parchment-Inspired Products
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DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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Prismatic Paper Jewelry
Suite by Kirsten Hassenfeld Addresses Wealth and Luxury
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Printed Paper Doll Fashions
The Red Valentino Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Ladylike
96
Functional Origami-Like Furniture
The News Coffee Table by Boris Ignatov is Great for Saving Space
95
Origami-Inspired Seating
The Star Chair by Michael Samoriz is a Crafty Addition to Any Interior
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Realistic Cardboard Sculptures
The Paper Stuff Series by Bartek Elsner is Playful and Humorous
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Hopeful Origami Typography
Kyosuke Nishida Created 'Words Can Fly' to Encourage Japanese People
92
Fluttering Stationary Sculptures
The Bourrasque Light Sculptue Lights Up the Night in Lyon
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Anatomical Origami Art
Horst Kiechle's Paper Torso Comes With Removable Organs
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Paper Fan-Like Architecture
The Green Solution House Takes Sustainability to Another Level
89
Ginormous Telescopic Paper Structures
Pratt Gaud Exhibition 2012 Presents Amazingly Crafted Art
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Mechanical Paper Hearts
Frank Tjepkema Creates Intricate and Delicate Jewelry Pieces
87
2D Wall-Mounted Lamps
The Nepa Lamp by Giles Godwin-Brown is Paper-Thin
86
Perplexing Paper People
The 'Let It Bleed' Exhibit by Artist Vally Nomidou is Eerily Dark
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Paper-Rolled Anatomy
The Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson Should be Used in Science Class
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Chaotic Paper Sculptures
The Prisoners of Conscience Exhibit is Inspired by Mikhail Khodorkovsky
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Religious Origami Artworks
James Roper Found Inspiration to Create Paper Sculptures in Hinduism
82
Eco Geometric Organizers
The Recycled Cardboard Basket Makes Tidying Up Fun
81
Ornate Origami Novels
Rachel Ashe Modifies Books Into Intricate Nature-Themed Papercrafts
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Simple Gesturing Stationary
The Mondolfi 'Enough Said' Cards are Straight to the Point
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Optical Illusion Origami
Joanna McClure Fashions Faux Objects Using Flat Paper
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Luxury Paper Pop-Ups
Hermes + Shigeru Ban Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Design
77
Geometric Stationary Sculptures
Zachary Abel Creates Artwork Inspired by Mathematics
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Recycled Paper Roll Visages
Junior Fritz Jacquet Sculpts Origami Faces Using Toilet Products
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Life-Like Insectual Origami (UPDATE)
Brian Chan's Fixation with Origami Takes on an Insect Form
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Concrete Paper Lights
These Lamps by DUA are Delightfully Deceptive
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Oversized Origami Blankets
The Eva Black 'Folded' Sheet Triangulates Recycled Stationery
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Paper Bag Mugshots
Chris Crites Illustrates Criminals On Disposable Canvases
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Fashionable Newspaper Collages
These Arian Behzadi Portraits are Retro-Inspired
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Paper Crane Decor
The Dottir & Sonur Origami Collection is Playful and Vibrant
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Cardboard Loungers
The 'Black Paper 37' by Vadim Kibardi is a Modern Loose Leaf Chair
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DIY Papercraft Gemstones
The pigr 100ct Diamond Ring is a Modern Take on Opulence
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Illustrated Infusion Sleeves
Mood Garden Tea Packaging Blossoms with Thoughtful Details
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Printable DIY Papercrafts
The Mel Stringer Etsy Shop Offers Instantaneous Creativity
65
Ice Berg-Mimicking Installations
The Mido Fair Stand is an Artful and Dynamic Architectural Piece
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Period Piece Paper Dolls
The Downton Abbey Paper Dolls You Never Knew You Needed
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Iconic Landmark Origami
Origamic Architecture by Yee Features World Famous Buildings
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Poetic Paper Art
Ragnhildur Johanns' Sculptural Poems Series Pays Tribute to Printed Publications
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Crisp Papercraft Perches
The Air Rocking Chair is Not the Flimsy Furnishing it Appears to Be
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Laser-Cut Paper Containers
The Gradation and Cube Air Vases are Lightweight and Strong
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Re-Used Tabloid Wardrobes
Recycled Newspaper Clothing by Ivano Vitali is Environment-Friendly
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Edible Cuisine Commands
'The Real Cookbook' by Korefe Provides Some Tasty Instructions
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Majestic Paper Sculptures
Peter Gentenaar's Delicate Creations Float Inside a Church
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Papercraft Pooch Accessories
The Dog Necklace Replicates the Look of Origami Canines
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Interlocking Geometric Paper Art
Origami Modulars by Daniel Kwan is Delicate and Detailed
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Prismatic Origami-Like Lighting
Lukas Dahlen's Ori Pendant Lamp Sheds a Golden Glow
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Digital Touchscreen Paper
The Gautham Varma 'SoftSheet' for G3 Studio is Perfectly Paperless
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Mysterious Paper Sculptures
The Banksy of Books Creates Breathtaking Anonymous Art
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Paper Scrap Pooch Collages
Michel Keck Forms the Faces of Dogs Using Leftover Materials
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Intricate Honeycomb Illuminators
Create the Perfect Ambience with the Lazerian Paper Lights
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Origami-Riddled Tannenbaums
The World Tree of Hope is Filled With Well Wishes for the Future
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Childlike Paper Accessories
The Junior Magazine April 2012 Editorial is Inspired by Birds
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Peculiar Parchment Pals
The reaDIYmate Internet Compatible Toys are Constructed from Paper
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Folded Cardboard Furnishings
Chairigami Provides Seating with Papercraft-Inspired Designs
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Chromatic Paper Patties
Icon Magazine Explores 'The Future of Food' With an Origami Burger
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Woven Newspaper Portraits
Gugger Petter Creates Eco-Friendly 3D Artwork
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Yuhang Parchment Creations
Piao Collection Presents Creative Use of Traditional Chinese Rice Paper
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Paper Cut-Out Catwalks
The Norma Kamali FW 2012 Collection was Presented in 2D
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Crumpled Paper Canopies
Akihisa Hirata's Bloomberg Pavilion Project is Inspired by Trees
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Chromatic Papercut Cartoons (UPDATE)
Jared Andrew Schorr Crafts the Characters of Sesame Street
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Pleasing Paper Disguises
The Printable Mask Shop Offers Affordable Costumes
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Paper Subway Imitations
The Architectural Model Accessories Series Shrinks the NYC Metro
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Rolling Paper Publications
The 'Snoop Dogg Smokable Songbook' is a Book to Burn
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Live Paper Art
The Wood and Harrison 'One More Kilometre' Film Sands Stacks
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Pricey Paper Origami
Artist Craig Folds Five Uses Cash to Make Paper Animals
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Comedic Paper Playsets
These Arrested Development Paper Doll Sets are Hilarious
33
Leaf-Like Origami Lamps
'Lily' by Tetsuo Takahashi is Organic and Minimalist
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Aquatic Paper Art
These Valerie Buess Paper Sculptures Resemble Underwater Plants
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Electronic Origami Machines
Mac Funamizu's Dream Printer Creates Fully Folded 3D Models
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Retro Console Papercrafts
Alexis Huret Designs a Hip Nintendo Entertainment System Monster
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Paperweight Auto Art
‘One Piece at a Time' Showcases a Paper Car by Jonathan Brand
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Paper Record Players
This Minimalist Gramophone is Crafted from Three Basic Materials
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Iconic Paper Sneakers
These Toy Nikes by Alexander Hughes are a Shoe-Lover's Dream
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Paper-Bagged Prophets
Icones by Marc Thirouin Covers is a Head Hiding Photo Series
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Paper-Crane Plant Portraits
Anne Ten Donkelaar Creates Floral Masterpieces for Your Living Room
24
Reality-Infused Doodles
These Gracki Illustrations are Witty and Casual
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Crimson Carboard Illuminators
The Red Honeycomb Lamp by Kyouei Design is Clever and Fun
22
Romantic Message Deliveries
eHarmony Australia 'Love Letters' Campaign Handwrites Notes for You
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Readable Wiping Tissue
The Moby Dick Toilet Paper is Multifunctional
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Rippled Pottery Pieces
The Paola Paronetto Paper Clay Series is Artful and Inventive
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Printable Paper Machines
The MIT Build-Your-Own-Robot Kit Allows Cyborgs to Be Made from Home
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Book-Preserving Refrigeration
The Penguin Fridge Book Shelf Keeps Literature From Going Bad
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Chic Pastel Party Kits
The Poppies for Grace Packaging Wares are Stimulating
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Durable Papier-Mache Lighting
The Paperwork Collection for Hive is Classy and Crafty
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Iconic Paper Characters
Jason Ku Recreates Dark Riders from Lord of the Rings
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Cupcake Pinatas
This Party Favor is Clever Take on the Birthday Party Favorite
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Pop-Up Paper Portraits (UPDATE)
Yulia Brodskaya Masters Quilling in Her Portrait ‘Loves Dove
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Desktop Bento Boxes
The Kukka Blocks Collection Keeps Workspace Clutter Compartmentalized
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Seemingly Edible Origami
'Jellogami' Created by My Jello Americans is a Tasty Art
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Hexagonal Hanging Lighting
Erich Ginder's Dot/Dash Pendant Lights are Shapely Solutions
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Paper-Plush Playthings
The Suck UK Paper Teddy is a Toy With a Twist
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Press-Preserving Statistics
This Newspaper Industry Inforgraphic Finds More Funding to Stay Alive
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Paper-Preserving Office Creations
Toshiba Erasable Toner Copier Makes Printing Eco-Friendly
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Origami Animation Videos
'The Icebook' is a Paper and Light Theater Show for Fantasy Lovers
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Paper Trend Report
Uncover Changes Affecting Print and Arts & Crafts Materials
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Airborne Origami Jotters
Fly Messages Across the Room with the Paper Airplane Notepad
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Paper Craft Serenades
The 'Let It Go' Music Video by Fossil Collective is a Stop-Motion Marvel
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Paper Carbonated Drink Containers
The Cardboard Can is a Cheaper and Greener Aluminum Alternative
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Pricey Paper Holders
The 'Paperclip Money Clip' is Over the Top
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65 Mind-Blowing Pools
From Rooftop Infinity Designs to Floating Balconies
Gravity-Defying Installations
German Artist Cornelia Konrads Explores the Temporality of Objects
Pastel-Haired Editorials
The W Korea March 2012 Shoot is Colorful
Crumbled Concrete Lighting
The Minimalist 'Like Paper Lamp' Has Kinks and Crinkles
Digitally Distorted Architecture
A Wayward World of Surreal Structures by Philip Dujardin
Marvelously Monstrous Street Art
Filthy Luker Brings Eccentricity to Everyday Scenes
Vibrant Adhesive Accessories
Duct Tape Jewelry by Michele Howarth is Vibrantly Fun
61 Arboreal-Inspired Products
From Tree Trunk Sneakers to Tremendous Tree Houses
Robotic Street Artistry
Aditya Permadi Illustrates Androids with an Urban Stylistic Edge
Elegantly Urban Shelves
The sheLLf Bookcase by Ka-Lai Chan is an Intricate Design
Reflective Eyeball Sculptures
The Architect's Eye Installation Mirrors its Stunning Surroundings
Realistic Cardboard Sculptures
The Paper Stuff Series by Bartek Elsner is Playful and Humorous
Artfully Disguised Portraits
The Darknelle Factice Magazine Editorial Features Bold Accessories
Coffee Filter Lampshades
Vilma Farrell of Lampada Creates Caffeinated Lighting
Ginormous Telescopic Paper Structures
Pratt Gaud Exhibition 2012 Presents Amazingly Crafted Art
Mechanical Paper Hearts
Frank Tjepkema Creates Intricate and Delicate Jewelry Pieces
Wood-Clad Angular Abodes
The Stereoscopic House by Pencil Office Features Sharp Accents
Romantic Pulley Lighting
The Porcelain and Gradient Pendant Lamps are Inspired by Shipyards
Bizarre Everyday Object Creations
The Sculptures by Adam Niklewicz Turn Mundanity into Surrealism
Perplexing Paper People
The 'Let It Bleed' Exhibit by Artist Vally Nomidou is Eerily Dark
Futuristic Web-Surfing Stats
'The Internet in 2015' Infographic Offers Knowledge of Years to Come
Wood Chip Sculptures
Sergey Bobkov's Creations are Incredibly Life-Like
Ghostly Suspended Lighting
The Phantomenal III Lamp Looks to Float in Midair
Hexagonal Prism Lighting
The Etch Shade by Tom Dixon is Glamorously Industrial
Concealed Currency Cakes
These Hidden Gold Rainbow Cupcakes are a Sweet and Surprising Treat
Contemporary Parisian Lamps
Lighting by Ozone is Classically Modern and Subtly Futuristic
Eco-Friendly Tablet Stats
The 'How Green is the iPad' Infographic Pits Apple Against Nature
Optical Illusion Origami
Joanna McClure Fashions Faux Objects Using Flat Paper
Recycled Paper Roll Visages
Junior Fritz Jacquet Sculpts Origami Faces Using Toilet Products
Mythical Headwear Accessories
The ‘Chaos & Aquarius' UPANDDIE Shoot is Avant-Garde
Monk-Inspired Menswear
The Nadir Tejani Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign is Dramatically Draped
Concrete Paper Lights
These Lamps by DUA are Delightfully Deceptive
Unsettling Fashion Illustrations
Michael Ostermann Uses Digital Art to Beautify and Scare
Propane-Inspired Lighting
The BBQ Lamp by La Firm is Sure to Fire Up Your Interior Decor
Wizardly Chocolate Treats
These Cauldron Cakes Hold a Creamy and Magical Center
Paperless Office Devices
The EDDY: Electronic Drawings Display Saves the Environment
Oversized Origami Blankets
The Eva Black 'Folded' Sheet Triangulates Recycled Stationery
Fabulously Freaky Illustrations
These Lukasz Belcarski Doodles Are Bizarre
Retro Vixen Collages
These Gitch Pin-Ups by Wayne Edson Bryan are Scandalously Segmented
Spindly Sustainable Sculptures
Hinged Wood Forms by Michael Jantzen are Intentionally Chaotic
Simple Scientific Lighting
Michael Samoriz's Microscope Led Lamp is Minimalist and Experimental
Stylish Shrub Runways
The Ne-net Fall 2012 RTW Collection is Rich in Texture
Sea Life Lighting
The 'Manta Pendant Lamp' is Sleek and Functional
Cute Jurassic Confections
Dinosaur Cupcakes are the Perfect Prehistoric Addition to Any Party
Xeroxed Graffiti Art
Office Supplies Incorporated Renders Oversized Collage Murals
Mordily Evocative Models
Rook Floro Brings the Repressed to Life Through These Scuptures
Trippy Transparent Sculptures
These See Through Portraits by Jannick Deslauriers are Enticing
Rap Remix Blogs
The Hip-Hop Humor Tumblr Fuses Everyday Objects with Music Icons
Origami Animal Ads
The Rexiine House Campaign Asks People to Wear Artificial Fur
Multi-Dimensional Portraits
These Portraits by Randy Noborikawa Shift Between Image and Meaning
Table-Like Lamps
The 'Sisifo' for Artemid is Energy Efficient and Chic
Collapsing Ceiling Installations
Tremor Laquearia by Remon de Jong Makes Artful Earthquake Scenes
Balloon-Like Aluminum Lamps
The Fin Light by Tom Dixon is Whimsical and Sophisticated
Giant Wood Woven Sculptures
'Sandworm' by Marco Casagrande and C-Lab is a Massive Beach Structure
Stacked Stick Structures
The Wood Pallet Facade by Stephane Malka is Bold and Dynamic
Lace Face Editorials
The Metal #27 Issues Features a Veiled Varvarova
Chunky Button Lighting
The Point P Wall Lamp is Quirky and Cartoonish
Emotional Metal Sculptures
Ecstasy by Karen Cusolito is in a State of Euphoria
Cutlery-Created Lights
The Clive Roddy 'Spoon Lamp' Takes Silverware Off the Dinner Table
Sea Creature Lighting
The Amazing Jellyfish Lamp Glows in the Dark
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
Peeking Owl Lighting
The 'C'est Chouette' Lamp is Whimsical and Enchanting
Geometric Dome Structures
The King's Cross Train Station Redevelopment is Dynamically Designed
Minimalist Wooden Lighting
The Tomiyama Koichi Walnut Coffee Lamp is Common in Japan
Lovable Lazy Lighting
Graeme Bettles' Sitting Lamp is Full of Personality
Retro Robot Renderings
Anand Mistry Illustrates Mechanical Humanoids with a Vintage Aesthetic
Interlocking Geometric Paper Art
Origami Modulars by Daniel Kwan is Delicate and Detailed
Prismatic Origami-Like Lighting
Lukas Dahlen's Ori Pendant Lamp Sheds a Golden Glow
Faceless Collage Characters
These Hollie Chastain Pieces Leave a Lot to the Imagination
Paper Scrap Pooch Collages
Michel Keck Forms the Faces of Dogs Using Leftover Materials
Prismatic Latticed Lighting
Tom Dixon's Etch Web Pendant Lamp Casts Intricate Shadows
Medium-Determining Charts
The 'Which Social Network Should You Use' Infographic Compares Websites
Faux Radiator Lighting
Steve Faletti's Radiant Floor Lamp Turns On Using a Water Valve
Hanging Botanical Adornments
The Gabriella Asztalos 'Floating Garden' Provide an Elegant 3D Effect
Childlike Paper Accessories
The Junior Magazine April 2012 Editorial is Inspired by Birds
Creepy Clique Collections
The Jenny Fax Fall 2012 Ready To Wear Line is 90s Inspired
Liquor-Shooting Cards
The Bottle Hanger Shot Glass Card Mixes Origami & Booze
Yuhang Parchment Creations
Piao Collection Presents Creative Use of Traditional Chinese Rice Paper
Construction Zone Lighting
The Charlie Davidson 'Crane Lamp' Gives a Rugged Look to Living Rooms
Sculptural Style Galleries
The Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum Exhibit is Avant-Garde
Social Network Lifeline Charts
'The Evolution of Facebook Features' Infographic Shows Many Faces
Pixelated Wallpaper Wonders
Artist eBoy Takes an 8-bit Approach to Interior Design
Sluggish Graphs
Funny Internet Infographics Pokes Fun at Not Having High-Speed
Rolling Paper Publications
The 'Snoop Dogg Smokable Songbook' is a Book to Burn
Stacked Canine Sculptures
Bruce Nauman Creates Art by Placing Dog Models on Top of One Another
Simple Squiggle Lighting
The LWS Lightworm 02 Lamp is Featherweight and Flexible
Live Paper Art
The Wood and Harrison 'One More Kilometre' Film Sands Stacks
Pricey Paper Origami
Artist Craig Folds Five Uses Cash to Make Paper Animals
Sea Creature Light Sculptures
The Oïphorique by Atelier Oï Celebrates 20 Years of The Sw
Shoppable Music Videos
The Iggy Azalea 'I Think She Ready' Film is an Interactive Fashion Dream
Open-Faced Pasta Boxes
Melanie Chernock Redesigns Packaging for De Cecco
Welded Coin Sculptures
Gabriel Rufete Creates Works of Art with Euros
Money Locust Swarms
'The Plague' by Sipho Mabona Reflects on the Evilness of Currency
Reefer Recipe Books
The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook is Full of Tasty Delights
Robotic Grip Gauntlets
The Human Grasp Assist Device Increases Dexterity and Reduces Fatigue
Retro Robotic Renderings
Michael Murdock Replicates Vintage Invention Illustrations
Cunningly Cute Noodle Cakes
These Chinese Takeout Cupcakes Are Delicious and Deceptive
Creative Cyborg Illuminators
The Talbotics 'Robot Night Lights are' Crafted from Re-Purposed Junk
Yummy Fondue-Inspired Electronics
The Melty Chocolate USB Lamp is Deliciously Deceptive
Canopy Creeping Sculptures
'Creature' by Frank Havermans Casts Shadowy Effects From the Rooftop
Reality-Infused Doodles
These Gracki Illustrations are Witty and Casual
Toilet Paper Art
PA-Design Turns Sitting on the John into Surrealism
Waterproof Super Papyrus
The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 'Monomers' Paper is Revolutionary
Mechanical Cleaning Critter
The Scorio Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Looks Alive
Deceptively Opulent Jewelry
The SCAR/Pittura à Porter Collection Fuses Art and Luxury
Gangster Puppet Videos
B*tches by The Dummiez is a Rap Video with Hoodlum Caricatures
Political Social Network Graphs
The 'Political Profiles' Chart Shows What Parties Use the Internet
Moderntique Lanterns
The Lampe H Brings Back the Aesthetics of Vintage Lighting
Corrected Forgetful Statement Ads
The Post-it 2012 Campaign Shows the Benefit of Sticky Notes
Hexagonal Hanging Lighting
Erich Ginder's Dot/Dash Pendant Lights are Shapely Solutions
Misplaced Mobile Device Charts
'The World of Lost Smartphones' Infographic Helps You Stay Careful
Frigid Frozen Photos
Fusion by Rodrigo Moreira Breaks the Ice to Reveal Memories
Accidental Robot Barbers
The MA-UGV is Not Likely to be Your Next Go-To Barber
Golden Guardian Hand Sculptures
The ‘Royal Guard Skullendario Azteca' Adds Ancient Fla
Social Media Takeover Charts
‘That's Old News!' Infographic Shows the Demise of
Animal-Filled Music Clips
The Drake 'Take Care' Video is Sultry
Disc-Extinction Statistics
'The Death of the DVD' Infographic Welcomes the Digital Age
Summer-Savvy Statistics
The 'How Does Your Beach Compare?' Infographic Examines Various Locations