The Case for Good Design
It’s what’s on the inside that counts, but an attractive case catches everyone’s attention. Here’s a selection of cool things found by the MAKE team.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
How-To: Painted Umbrella Stand
Turn a tall metal bucket into custom entryway storage with this painted umbrella stand tutorial!
How-To: Fabric Typography Wall Art
Spruce up your crafting space for spring with this fun fabric typography wall art tutorial!
Flashback: LED Hula Hoop
LED hula hoops are so beautiful to watch, and creating a custom hoop is a satisfying challenge. Twenty-one LEDs are used in this hoop; 6 are flashing LEDs that cycle through the colors of the rainbow.
How-To: Crocheted Deer Butt Faux Taxidermy
Make your own silly faux taxidermy with this crocheted deer butt pattern from Abi at My Backyard Monsters!
How-To: Simple Knit Tote Bag
Tote bags are a way of life in NYC, and I’m absolutely loving this simple knit tote bag pattern from the Purl Bee.
Duvet Covers Designed by David Shrigley
A clever combination of high art and bedding come together with this duvet cover designed by Turner Prize nominated artist David Shrigley.