Researchers Creating Electronics That Will Dissolve In Water
[Click here to view the video in this article] Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created a microchip made of silk that dissolves when it comes into contact with water....
View Article12 Ways To Decompress After High Stress
The last couple of days were just crazy for me. My days were jam-packed with activity, meetings, people stopping in to see me, hundreds of emails, phone calls and messages, one project after another. I...
View ArticleCat Adopts Ducklings, ‘Nurses’ Them Together With Her Own Kittens
[Click here to view the video in this article] The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze—RTÉ Radio 1 reported on a cat that has adopted a trio of ducklings and is “nursing” them alongside her own...
View ArticleFun And Playful Illustrations Using Leaves
Malaysian graphic designer Tang Chiew Lin has created a series of fun and playful illustrations that creatively incorporates leaves.Using “inconspicuous” and “unattractive” leaves she finds, Tang aims...
View ArticleGive Us Your Best Caption: Down Here, We Can Perform Endless Pirouettes
Today’s ‘Image of the Day’ belongs to Staudinger + Franke. Congratulations!To help you get off on the right foot every morning, DesignTAXI will be featuring an image everyday from its social network...
View ArticleBeautiful, Typographic Puffin Books Covers, Created By Hand On A Chalkboard
[Click here to view the video in this article] Texas-bred, Brooklyn-based graphic designer and letterer Dana Tanamachi, who is known for her gorgeous chalkboard typography, has worked for high profile...
View ArticleWater-Resistant Wireless Speaker Lets You Listen To Music While Showering
[Click here to view the video in this article] For those who are too shy to sing in the shower or pool—in case your neighbors complain of your tone-deafness—the ‘iShower Water Resistant Wireless...
View ArticleInfographic: The Healing Power Of Cat Purrs
Created by designer Gemma Busquets, this infographic details the healing power of cat purrs, vindicating all the ‘crazy cat ladies’ out there. According to Busquets' research, “cats create purr...
View ArticleA Lovely Print Featuring 286 Typographic Variations Of The Word ‘The’
We believe that the small words are as important as the big ones—because we simply cannot make sentences without them—so Brooklyn-based graphic designer and typographer Spencer Charles’ new print is...
View ArticleBizarre Vintage Illustrations Depict ‘Monstrosities Of Evolution’
The human imagination knows no boundaries, and Ulisse Aldrovandi’s work is no exception. These illustrations, which are from his book, the History of Monsters, showcase a vast array of weird...
View ArticleA Vintage Nintendo Gaming Console Made Of LEGO Bricks
If you were a kid back in the ‘90s, you would probably feel a little nostalgic about the technology of that time—and be delighted with this awesome vintage Nintendo gaming console that is made of LEGO...
View ArticleTransparent ‘Skyscraper Houses’ Made For Hermit Crabs
Inspired by the skyscrapers of megacities, Japanese artist Aki Inomata decided to remodel the homes of hermit crabs in similar fashion.Through this series, Inomata shows that hermit crabs are not that...
View ArticleWhat If Van Gogh’s Paintings Could Move?
[Click here to view the video in this article] Using his expertise in digital lighting, 3D and visual mapping artist Luca Agnani has brought to life 13 of Van Gogh’s paintings. Agnani digitally adds...
View Article‘Socialmatic Instagram’ Camera Creator To Release Photo-Focused Smartphone
The Instagram Socialmatic camera caused quite a stir earlier this year when it was announced that Polaroid will be putting the device under its brand.Not satisfied with working on just cameras, the...
View ArticleArtist Teams Up With Her Mom To Create Fun ‘Identical’ Portraits
North Carolina-based artist Carra Sykes, together with her mother, created a lighthearted photo series called ‘Mother + Daughter’. In this ongoing series, the two women highlight their closeness as...
View ArticleGuilty Pleasure: A Beer, Bacon & Cheese-Flavored Risotto
Healthy food blog Emily Bites has recently published a great recipe for a risotto flavored with beer, bacon and cheese that is destined to become an instant comfort food classic.This fuss-free, lowbrow...
View ArticleIn France, A Pop-Up ‘Beach Library’ Lets You Borrow From 350 Titles
Have you ever found yourself at the beach for a day of lazy reading but realized that you have forgotten to bring a book?In that case, French architect’s Matali Crasset’s latest design, ‘Bibliothèque...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Expensive Photographs In The World
1. Rhein II – Andreas Gursky (1999) $4.3 million The world of art can sometimes be unfathomable, especially to outsiders. What drives the demand of an ordinary-looking piece, making it sell for...
View ArticleHow Brands ‘Celebrated’ The Birth Of The Royal Baby On Twitter
When the birth of the royal baby was announced, brands around the world took to Twitter—posting photos of the services and products they provided, disguising them as congratulatory messages to the...
View ArticleVintage Photographs Of The World’s Strangest Airplanes
“De Lackner HZ-1 Aerocycle flying platform, designed to carry one soldier to reconnaissance missions (1954).” When flying machines took off with the Wright brothers, humanity has always been thinking...
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