Glitch Throw Pillow Covers
Benjamin Berg created a stunning series of throw pillow covers made from fabric adorned with images of digital glitches.
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The Principles of Making?
Earlier this month O’Reilly Media founder Tim O’Reilly founder posted on Google+ about the United Kingdom’s “digital design principles.” In the spirit of our latest design issue, MAKE founder Dale Dougherty wondered what a set of making principles would look like. Any suggestions?
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
Massoud Hassani’s Mine Kafon
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.
Mint Ombre Coasters
We are now in the colder months, aka, the “indoors” season for most of us. This means dinner parties, pot lucks, and more people inside your home in general. Since you’ll be in your home a bit more, why not keep your tabletops and decor fresh with these lovely ombre coasters by Whimseybox.
3D-Printed iPhone Sweater Case
Check out this cool Janne Kyttanen-inspired 3D-printed iPhone sweater case from Shapeways’ Design for iPhone 5 Contest winner ArtizanWork. It’s a prime example of the sort of object that can only be produced with a 3D printer. The unibody construction with both hard and soft surface attributes combined with a novel presentation ultimately won over the judges.
“Design Literacy” for Hackers
If you haven’t picked up a copy of Design for Hackers (and you should) here’s an excerpt about what author David Kadavy calls “design literacy.” Enjoy.
