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The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames
The legendary design team Charles and Ray Eames made films, houses, books and classic midcentury modern furniture. Eames Demetrios, their grandson, shows rarely seen films and archival footage in a lively, loving tribute to their creative process.
Step-by-Step Instructions on Making the Paper Airplane that Broke World Records
John Collins, aka The Paper Airplane Guy, is a master at shattering world records with a single sheet of paper. The aircraft designer now has collaborated with Great Big Story on a new video that not only teaches The Susanne, … Continue reading
Product Breakdowns Expose the Wasteful Side of Industrial Design in Stop Motion Animation by Dina Amin
Industrial designer Dina Amin takes discarded consumer products apart to see exactly what makes them tick. The hobby also exposes just how many resources and materials consumers throw away. A new stop-motion animation titled “What’s Inside” is a supercut of Amin’s … Continue reading
A DIY Construction Kit Lets Users Create an Intricate Obstacle Course on Any Magnetic Surface
A new kit asks users to test their design abilities by constructing complex obstacle courses with a goal of having a marble fall seamlessly into its final destination. Created by MakeWay, the buildable set features eight different tracks, twelve tricks (which … Continue reading
Bushfire Brandalism: Guerrilla Campaign Replaces Ads Across Australia with Climate Crisis Appeals
In an effort to draw attention to the ongoing climate crisis and the unprecedented number of bushfires across Australia, 41 artists transformed the streets of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane into the nation’s biggest unsanctioned campaign advocating for immediate action. Last … Continue reading
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The evolution of the coffee cup lid | Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series
Author AJ Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking.
Zero-Waste Packaging for Liquids is Made Entirely of Soap
In an effort to reduce plastic use, product designer Jonna Breitenhuberhas conceived of Soapbottle, a zero-waste container for liquids. The colored packaging is made of soap that will degrade over time. It leaves no waste, unlike traditional plastic vessels, which … Continue reading
A Photographic Survey by Jessica Wynne of Chalkboards Filled by Mathematicians
Photographer and Fashion Institute of Technology professor Jessica Wynne has spent the last year documenting the numbers, symbols, and models drawn by mathematicians onto chalkboards. The photos capture the thought processes and physical efforts of professionals in a medium that … Continue reading
Teaching Methods for Inspiring the Students of the Future | Joe Ruhl | TEDxLafayette
Collaboration. Communication. Critical thinking. Creativity. – Should be present in all classrooms. Joe Ruhl received his bachelors and masters degrees at Purdue University and he has been sharing the joys of biology with kids for 37 years. He presently teaches … Continue reading
