What Is a Maker? You Are
Humans do two things that make us unique from all other animals; we use tools and we tell stories. And when you make something, you’re doing both at once.
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Four Student-Designed, Nature-Inspired Transportation Solutions
102 university teams from around entered the Biomimicry Student Design Challenge.
An Idea That Bubbled Up
Inspiration for innovative and more environmentally sustainable designs are all around us. Humpback whales have inspired quieter, more efficient industrial fans, wind turbine blades that work in lower wind speeds, and a way of catching fish without undesirable by-catch. Biomimicry works best when we approach nature with a sense of wonder and start asking questions.
How-To: Organize Yourself to Get More Craft Projects Finished
By Pam Harris Crafty inspiration pops up constantly. It can arrive at all hours of the day or night and from a huge array of sources – the internet, a museum tour, craft shows, or during a lovely hot soak in the tub! But getting from inspiration to making – that takes organization and planning. By using […]
Artistic Artifact
Whether finalizing the seal of craftsmanship (Best Made axes by Peter Buchanan-Smith), ornamenting the archaic (Arrows by Fredericks and Mae), or adorning found nature objects (Stix by ginetteginette), there is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to artistic artifact.
Eye Candy: Islamic Art Pattern Archive
Tilework detail at Hazrat-e Masumeh mosque in Qom, Iran. Photo taken by me. The Wade Photo Archive has a wonderful website of 4000 pattern images you can browse for design inspiration. Much of the work is copyrighted so you can’t exactly grab and go, but just looking through centuries of incredibly ornate patterns can really […]
The Power of Color at CoolHunter
This is eye candy at its best. CoolHunter posted a great roundup of bold color in modern design. I think that even the way the blogger put together the images for the post shows sharp color skills. Very inspiring!
