The Octolamp
School of Visual Arts student Katie McElroy resourcefully combined the benefits of a headlamp with the aesthetics of a cephalopod with a unique hat called The Octolamp
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.
School of Visual Arts student Katie McElroy resourcefully combined the benefits of a headlamp with the aesthetics of a cephalopod with a unique hat called The Octolamp
Built using simple materials like bamboo and biodegradable plastic, Massoud Hassani’s Mine Kafons are kinetic sculptures that save lives. Carried by the wind, the tumbling dandelion-shaped orbs cover large swaths of land scattered with abandoned land mines. As the plastic pads that cover its outer surface detonates the ordnance, the device absorbs the impact of the blast with minimal damage.
You might be thinking, “Um, I know a LOT of uses for a ceramic tile.”
I love a living tablescape and it’s especially nice to bring food into the decor for Thanksgiving. Martha Stewart shows us a fun new way to do so with these great turnip votives.
What’s in your craft stash these days – is it enough to make a neighborhood of glitzy homes?
This excellent clock features wooden gears, a digital time readout, as well as the nutcracker John’s granddaughter gave him for Christmas. It rings one to eight bells in half-hour increments, four times per day. [via The Mill]
Knitwear Design student Susanna Carolina Dunn created this sweater with her hacked knitting machine featuring Chewbacca with a wicked stash and is auctioning it off to raise money for Movember.