Pont de Singe, A Bridge Suspended by Helium Balloons
“Pont de Singe” by French artist Olivier Grossetête is a bridge that is suspended by three large helium-filled balloons. The ultralight bridge is not functional…
Zip Tie, The Necktie That Zips Up
Zip Tie is a clever variation of a necktie that, rather than tie around the neck in a knot, is simply zipped up. Crafted of…
Vaguely Rude Place Names Of The World
Vaguely Rude Place Names Of The World is an interactive world map of places that, well, sound vaguely rude. Highlights include Lord Hereford’s Knob in…
Unpretentiousil, The Doctor’s Choice for Chronic Hipster
For people suffering from Hyper Involuntary Panic Stress Tension Elevation Response (HIPSTER), this commercial encourages you to talk to your doctor about “Unpretentiousil.” The…
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Speaks with William Shatner Live from Space
Back in January, William Shatner struck up a Twitter conversation with Commander Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut who is serving aboard the International Space Station.…
Brooklyn Brew Kids, Duo Develops Mini Beer Making Kits for Urban Home Brewers
“Brooklyn Brew Kids” is a short film about Erica and Stephen, two Brooklyn-based beer enthusiasts who developed a miniaturized 1 gallon brewing kit that makes…
Sauna Box, Self-Contained Sauna in a Shipping Container
The Sauna Box by Canadian studio Castor Design is a self-contained sauna in a converted shipping container. The eight foot cube is wood-fired and solar-powered,…
More Anatomical Paper Filigree Art by Lisa Nilsson
These incredibly detailed anatomical cross sections are the latest in Lisa Nilsson’s paper filigree “Tissue Series.” The artworks are made out of rolled paper and…
Swings: Bolivia, Public Art Project Brings Swings to Bolivians
Back in 2011 we wrote about Swings: Bolivia, artist Jeff Waldman’s plan to install public swings around Bolivia. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Waldman did…
Glass House Concept by Santambrogiomilano
Italian design studio Santambrogiomilano created this stunning concept for a house that, save for its ground floor, is made entirely of glass. Built of inch…