25+ Funny Design Fails Show Why You Need A Designer
Designers deserve more credit than they sometimes get – they put up with a lot more nonsense from clients than we think, and they can prevent you from making regrettable design choices like the ones on this list. If you don’t want to end up looking foolish, a good designer is worth the money! If you have any design fails you’d like to add to this list, please add them! (H/T) 01. The Too Cool To Do Drugs Pencil source 02....
50+ Brilliant Tombstones By People Whose Sense Of Humor Will Live Forever
People’s last words stick with us for a long time, but memory fades and stone doesn’t. Unless you get cremated and your ashes end up in an ugly urn, your remains get a grave, and together with it – the last opportunity to entertain those who drop by for a visit. A&D has compiled a list of some of the funniest epitaphs on tombstones, proving that a sense of humor can live forever. From a delicious fudge recipe to...
This House Takes 6 Hours To Build And Costs Just $33K
In a time when real estate prices are going through the roof, Italian Renato Vidal has created a brilliant alternative to traditional housing. The M.A.Di. is a flat pack folding home that costs only $33K and three people can assemble it in any flat location in about 6 hours. The building is certified as seismically safe and created with high-quality material. It comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from a 290-square-foot home for $33K...
People Are Posting Google’s Design ‘Mistakes’, But There Is A Good Reason Behind Them
The perfectionists of the internet have pointed out how imperfect Google’s ‘G’ is and all hell has broken loose. Turns out, it’s not only the ‘G’ that’s a problem, even a bar in Chrome’s search box has imperfections. Although the logo was redesigned only 2 years ago, the internet is buzzing and people are questioning Google’s visual decisions, but there are actually very simple reasons behind them. “The Google logo has always had a...
Indian Designers Built A Genius Air Conditioner That Works Without Electricity, And It Can Save Lives
Air conditioners may be contributing to global warming, but in blazing hot countries like India, they’re simply a necessity during the summer. Ant Studio, a design company based in New Delhi, has built a boundary-pushing structure that cools the air without using a single watt of electricity – and looks like a modern art installation at the same time. Pairing up with Deki Electronics, also based in India’s capital, the Ant Studio team...
40+ This Company Makes The Most Hilarious Soaps Ever
Looking for a fresh new fragrance to start your day with? Then how about a scent of an internet troll or the smell of a midlife crisis? Because now there’s a company that provides these and many more whacky soaps. It’s called Whiskey River Soap Co and it just launched a whole line of these hilarious hygiene projects for any situation. Finally, those practical presents you give to your elders during holidays won’t be so boring. Which...
The Most Spectacular Yacht in the World with Indoor Pool, Aquarium and World’s First Floating Garage
This prestige was crafted by studio zuccon international project and was designed in collaboration with CRN’s technical office and centro stile. CRN is a brand of the Ferretti Group that was founded in 1968 on the centuries-old italian shipbuilding tradition. The company is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of motor yachts that have always been characterized for their quality, safety and sea performance. The CRN mega...
20+ Clever Inventions To Make Your Life A Lot Easier
There are people, all over the world, who are inventing new products every day. I’m not that creative, but at least I know someone is doing it. I’m personally a sucker for new, neat gadgets… and hopefully you are, too. Even if you’re not looking to make your life a lot easier you’ll want these 27 clever household items. Believe me, you’re going to want to buy everything on this list. Especially #7....
25 Creative Packaging Designs That Practically Sell Themselves
We often consider the products we use and their packaging to be two separate things – the product is the thing we want, and its packaging is a piece of trash to be thrown away. These 30 ingenious packaging designs, however, prove that a well-designed package can complement or even enhance the product it was designed to carry. Good design isn’t just about the product – it’s about good packaging as well. The honey pots are an excellent...