The Man Who Grows Chairs
Grafting living trees together over formers it can take between 4 and 8 years to grow a piece of furniture. But Gavin Munro is a furniture designer based in Derbyshire, England, is a patient man.
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Grafting living trees together over formers it can take between 4 and 8 years to grow a piece of furniture. But Gavin Munro is a furniture designer based in Derbyshire, England, is a patient man.
Artist and designer Sebastian ErraZuriz creates what at first appears to be sleek, minimalist, Ikea-esque pieces of furniture, but there is more to them than meets the eye. In his recently published videos on Vimeo, he demonstrates that his “functional sculptures” are far more than what they originally seem. In fact, once they are transformed […]
Rogan Brown makes four-dimensional paper sculptures of microbes. He calls himself a scientific surrealist, and the fourth dimension is time.
Entertaining outdoors this summer? Mix drinks and display appetizers with ease with this simple and smart outdoor serving station! For me, the biggest stress related to patio dining is almost always an issue of space. Having a dedicated serving area removes this problem so you can enjoy your guests, your snacks, and your party without […]
Keys have a very clear daily purpose in our lives; they give us access into a particular space, but what about the idea of keys? Within our culture, keys hold a larger symbolic purpose that grants them access to memories, control, explanations, interpretations, and access to whatever is being protected or hidden. The Key Idea has taken the metaphorical […]
There are very few things that will fire-up the creative minds of the world like a good movie. This summer’s hit, Mad Max: Fury Road, is proving to be full of inspiration to at least a few Makers out there. Here are seven designs inspired by the movie that you can print right now. Skull […]
Have dryer lint or sawdust lurking around in your home or workshop? Turn that trash into easy DIY campfire starters that’ll keep you s’more-ready all summer long! As many beginner campers, and some skilled outdoorsmen/women, have experienced sometimes wood fires just don’t want to light. Maybe the wood is a little bit damp, or it’s too windy, […]