The “Octopussy” Floor Lamp

At first glance, it does look funny, but the functionality of this floor lamp is anything but laughable.

Vladimir Tomilov is the creative mind behind the “Octopussy”, a floor lamp with ‘tentacles’ for legs and a ‘giant eye’ for light. You’d think it would serve only as an accent piece in any room but, upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that the Russian industrial designer definitely knows what he’s doing.  (more…)

Rila Monastery or The Monastery of Saint Ivan Rilski is the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.Situated in Rila mountain,near Kyustendil ,Bulgaria, this monastery owns an unique architecture with its outward 24 meters stone walls,which form a pentagon,the monastery has a vision of a fortress. Thats why when you enter through the iron gates  in the inner yard, you will notice the multitude of the arches, colonnades, covered wooden ladders, the wood-caving balconies and behind them – the cells,about 300 or 400. (more…)

IDAIA branding by Theodora Filippakou

According to Greek mythology, the king of Crete decided to name a whole island in honor of his wife, Idaia. That is the name used in a brand that encompasses 9 different products that are traditional of Crete.
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The Protohaus: Comfort in a Trailer Home

Living in comfort is one thing we all seek; living in comfort in a trailer sounds a bit far-fetched. At least, that used to be the case.

Presenting the “Protohaus”, the trailer home that pretty much buries all the “comfort trailer home” concepts over the years. With its timber frame and a trailer bed that claims to be able to bear up to 14,000 pounds (around 6,350 kgs) of solid weight, this “stick-built” house is tastefully elegant and structurally sound.
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The designers Soojin Hyun and Sangho Park came up with an elegant armchair. This leather chair represents the “hands” which envelop the “chest” and “cubic press”. Name it accordingly – Mr. Chair. You want to jump and sit at once! The photoshoot is taken with the model Misun Lee.

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Cultural spaces are not mere venues where various art forms or media are displayed. They are, in and of themselves, a backdrop that will highlight the subjects instead of swallowing them whole. Getting that balance is important when it comes to designing the logo or corporate identity for such a cultural space, and that was achieved by designer Sophia Georgopoulou for “Based in Athens”.  (more…)

Hatziyiannakis Dragees Packaging – packaging designed by mousegraphics

Dragées are basically small, bite-sized confectionery with a hard outer shell for coating. In Greece, the first name when it comes to the manufacture of dragées is Hatziyiannakis, and in its 60-year stint in the industry, they have come up with a new product: edible pebbles.
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The Reworked Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG by Brabus

German tuning company Brabus, which specializes in Mercedes Benz, among others, has successfully unveiled their reworking of the Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG. The result?
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Hong Yi’s “Creativity with Food Series”

You know how parents always admonish their kids when they play with their food? Perhaps Malaysian artist and architect Hong Yi did not go through that. Or, even if she did, the fact that she was actually coming up with something akin to art with how she “plays” with her food may have earned her a pass.
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At the Geneva Motor Show, the Swiss manufacturer Saab has been submitted to the general public a new, from some words very radical concept car Saab Phoenix. Jason Castriota, famous Italian-American designer styling, had the honor to design a concept car Saab Phoenix.

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