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An amazing bar recently appeared at the Oporto University in Portugal, capturing almost everybody’s eyes. Why, you may ask, the bar could be so appealing? Perhaps that mainly attributes to the special material the Temporary Bar is made of. It is built by firstly fixing 420 different-depth IKEA storage boxes on a wooden structure and then attaching them to the main metal structure. The designers, Diogo Aguiar and Teresa Otto, have folded open one of the building’s walls, to make it look exactly like a cool bar. Since LED lights are also adopted in the project, each box will give a different brightness (according to its depth) at night, adding more fun to the wonderful time. [Read the rest of this entry...]

In order to call for further exploration in prototyping processes, Stockholm’s two design schools have collaborated to design these weird shoes. Five pairs of them, as Naim’s “Melonia” collection, were showcased during the Stockholm Fashion Show this month. Though seemingly not that solid, the shoe is actually firm enough to hold a normal adult thanks to its unique structures. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Simone Wittmann comes out with a creative shawl concept—Napper, a shawl that you would want it to accompany you whenever you’re in the public transport. The padding of its hood allows you to lean comfortably against the window or the seat, and the wide-cut scarf would perfectly protect you from the noisy environment. Besides, Napper also consists of Bluetooth headphones in the hood—together with a software for the mobile phone—to play music when you sleep and send alarms if your luggage is moved. So next time you’re on the travel alone, you can still enjoy a comfortable sleep without worrying about your items, as long as you have the Napper! [Read the rest of this entry...]

I bet you’ll  love the perfect concept behind the Bottoms Up Shot Glass: drink up, drunk down. Simply flip the glass over, you’ll find the word ‘drink’ change into another word ‘drunk’. The magic glass is mainly based on a calligraphic design—ambigram, which makes one word to be read as more words from different angles. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Believe it or not, there’s always a story behind each design. And even the simplest design will remind us of those sweet memories if we really understand its story. The stool looks bit of weird at the first sight, but when you see the picture on the top right, you’ll surely understand its meaningful concept as it brings back the happy childhood when your father played the same game with you.

Everyone prefers to choose a matching belt for their suits, but have you ever seen somebody using such a creative belt? [Read the rest of this entry...]

Even an ordinary garage will draw as much attention as a super star does if you decorate the garage door with these 3D stickers created by the German company StyleYourGarage. Finished in high-quality material, these garage billboards will not become deformed even they’re exposed in the sun or rain. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The most impressive thing is always the weirdest. Correct me if I’m wrong! I bet any hairstylists using such business cards as shown in the pictures will make a deep impression on everybody who has seen it. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Citrus juicers, salad bowls, can openers, and potato ricers, all these conventional kitchen gadgets have been redesigned by Jonah Griffith and finally come with a new look and a more powerful function. For example, the ‘Fresh Force Citrus Juicer’ employs a gear and lever system to make juicing fruit more easily, and the ‘Arta Salad Bowl and Serveware’ also comes with two handles on both sides to hold the spoons. [Read the rest of this entry...]

10 creative sofas are here to add your living rooms with more fun! Follow us and check out which is your favorite. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Seemingly radiators are merely designed to make the room warm. They are ignoble backgrounds, and people seldom pay attention to them though they line walls. But if it is the creative radiators that are propping up the corners, you will definitely notice them though you may not have recognized them as radiators. You like them? Follow us and see more after the break. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Change happens all the time and nothing stays the same for long. Maybe that’s also a key principle to designers, and they’ve come up with a unique set of glasses as shown here. Seemingly like two or three glasses are laid on top of each other, it’s actually just one glass. If you’re looking for something creative and distinctive, we’d like to strongly recommend the innovative collection of glasses and bowls to you. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Would you really believe they’re soaps? I mean, they look either so delicious or so beautiful that it’s hard for us to regard them as regular soaps. Most people, including you and me, are sure to love bathing much more only if we have creative soaps like these. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is a seal, and the design inspiration is originally from Rubik’s Cube, with its characteristic of flexible combination. Simply follow the instruction and you’ll find what on earth the seal tells you. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Shopping bags are no longer made merely for containing or holding items, and it’s time to show off your innovative bags now! This is  ‘Mask Bag’ by Karl Lagerfeld. [Read the rest of this entry...]