Month: December 2023
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Animal Rights Group Makes Grotesque Board Game That Puts YOU On Chopping Board
[Click here to view the video in this article] Video screenshot via Mutant In a truly cutthroat twist, Dutch animal rights group Wakker Dier has put a macabre spin on the traditional Game of the Goose, one of the earliest commercially produced board games, with a rich history dating back to the 15th century in […]
December 5, 2023
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Takashi Murakami Creates Trading Cards Filled With Never-Before-Seen Flowers
Image via MURAKAMI.FLOWERS Pokémon trading cards might have just met their match. Takashi Murakami, a trailblazer in the contemporary art world most known for his candy-hued graphics, is letting his flowers bloom in your pocket with a collectible trading card pack. This move aligns with the opening of the Kaikai Kiki Marketplace for NFTs, showcasing […]
December 5, 2023
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Toyota Unleashes Its Rolls-Royce Rival, An Ultra-Posh Century SUV
Image via Toyota Toyota is revving up to make a grand entrance into the high-end SUV arena with its Century SUV. Evidently built to rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the model sports a familiar silhouette but with a more eco-friendly powertrain and a price tag that’s less than half of its opulent counterpart. The Century […]
December 5, 2023
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Nike Jumps On ‘Skiman’ Logo, Ordering Business To Rebrand
Images 153271548 © Rootstocks | Dreamstime.com and Skiman Nike is sending a ski apparel brand down a legal slope. The sportswear giant has reportedly called upon Colorado-based business Skiman to stop using its logo due to its striking resemblance to the famous Jumpman emblem. The tension has escalated to multiple cease-and-desist letters, with Nike urging […]
December 5, 2023
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Mars Upcycles Old Ads From M&M’s, Twix To Crunch Climate Change
Video screenshot via Mars Mars is sharing the message of climate action in a fun-sized, snackable format. To do so, the confectionery giant is revisiting some of its classic commercials… and editing over them. The campaign, called Healthy Planet Productions, brings a second lease of life to old advertisements from brands like M&M’s, Twix, and […]
December 5, 2023
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LEGO Sows Tiny Plants Set To Elevate Spaces With Lushness All Year Round
Image via LEGO LEGO enthusiasts with a penchant for nature but lack a green thumb will almost certainly thrive from the LEGO Icons Tiny Plants set. This delightful crop gathers an array of arid, tropical, and even carnivorous plant species to form an abundant botanical dream, minus the watering and pruning. The 758-piece build of […]
December 5, 2023
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Will Replacing Creative Professionals with AI Backfire?
Tools touting artificial intelligence (AI) haven’t been around for very long. But that hasn’t stopped companies from taking a leap of faith with them. Some have even attempted to replace humans with ChatGPT or similar apps. One such experiment came from Sports Illustrated. The venerable publication has allegedly published AI-generated writers and content on its […]
December 5, 2023
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30 Most Exciting New Tools for Designers, 2023
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Mondrian’s Art Style Whips Up A Visual Feast In Chic, Modular Outdoor Kitchen
Image via Danver As it’s often said, you eat with your eyes. Breaking the mold in culinary design, Argentinian architect Daniel Germani has incorporated flavors of the legendary Dutch artist Piet Mondrian into a visually striking modular kitchen for Danver, a premier American luxury stainless steel outdoor kitchen brand. The functional canvas has a stainless […]
December 4, 2023
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Tesla Makes A $1,500 Cybertruck, But It’s For Six To 12-Year-Olds (So It Says)
Image via Tesla Shop Tesla’s Cybertruck took too long to hit the road, and maybe it was partly due to there being a baby on the way. Alongside the release of the much-delayed pickup, the automaker has also introduced a Cybertruck for Kids. The fully electric, four-wheel ride-on with an open roof is suitable […]
December 4, 2023
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Weekly News for Designers № 722
A Few Ways CSS Is Easier To Write In 2023 Geoff Graham discusses the ways that CSS this has actually made CSS “easier” to write. A Faster Web in 2024 An article that highlights some of the performance progress we’ve seen this year, and the room for improvement. aisplash A free AI-generated stock photo resource. […]
December 4, 2023
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Barbie Gets Turned Into An American Girl Doll, Reminiscing Her First Form
Image via Barbie Barbie today arrives in all shapes and sizes, representing everyone from women working in sports to Mariah Carey and even Ted Lasso characters. Now, she has evolved once again, this time into an adorable, 18-inch-tall American Girl Doll. Image via Mattel Creations This special edition, a collaboration between sister Mattel […]
December 3, 2023
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Balenciaga Hands Out Fake Energy Bars As Fashion Show Invitations
Image via Demna Balenciaga is getting fashionistas seriously pumped up for its Fall 2024 collection with a sort-of energy boost. Ditching the typical paper invites, the Spanish luxury house has opted for something more unconventional—an energy bar. Attendees received what looked like a Mars or Snickers protein bar, which, amusingly enough, wasn’t meant for snacking. […]
December 3, 2023
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Gingerbread Camera With A Sugar Lens Actually Takes Photos… Then You Can Eat It
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image by Dmitri Tcherbadji and featured with permission This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas cookies! It’s an edible but fully functional camera whipped up by Canadian photographer Dmitri Tcherbadji using gingerbread and candy, and it comes complete with a sugar glass lens that shoots with Fujifilm […]
December 3, 2023
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Tesla Debuts ‘OMFG’ Broken Window Decals To Match Your Newly-Shipped Cybertruck
Image via Tesla Tesla’s Cybertruck has had its fair share of hiccups and headlines, and now it’s finally rolling onto the roads. But it’s not arriving alone; the carmaker is introducing a range of accessories to accompany the futuristic pickup, and one of them is just as unconventional as the truck itself. Among these accessories […]
December 2, 2023
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Microsoft Xbox Gets A Sleek Watch To Level Up Your Punctuality Game
Image via Meister Watches Gamers can play up their daily look thanks to a fresh collaboration between Microsoft’s Xbox and Meister Watches. Echoing the sleek design of the Xbox controller, the Xbox x Meister White Edition sports a Crystal White finish that radiates both elegance and an edgy gaming spirit, while leveling up timekeeping with […]
December 2, 2023
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Snoopy’s Beagle Scouts Turn 50 With Cute Retrofitted Polaroids, Cassette Players
Image courtesy of Retrospekt Celebrating half a century of outdoor adventures with Snoopy and the gang, Peanuts and vintage film camera customizer Retrospekt have teamed up to launch a nostalgic collection of retro-tech gear. The Beagle Scouts 50th-anniversary lineup features a special-edition Polaroid instant camera, 35mm film camera, and a portable cassette player, all […]
December 2, 2023
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Subway Bakes Footlong Cookies Into Its Permanent Menu
Image via Subway / PR Newswire Subway is starting the new year on a sweet note with the permanent addition of a chocolate chip footlong cookie to its menu in January 2024. This giant treat first tantalized taste buds at a popup in Miami on National Cookie Day last year and disappeared in less than […]
December 2, 2023
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Louis Vuitton Teases Fully 3D-Printed Sneaker Called The ‘LV Cobra’
Image via Mathias Patillon / Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton appears to be stepping into the next dimension—no, not the metaverse this time around—with a new 3D-printed shoe called the LV Cobra. The footwear was showcased during the luxury house’s men’s Pre-Fall 2024 show in Hong Kong on Thursday. Fully 3D-printed, the LV Cobra was […]
December 2, 2023