This block of concrete is actually a fully functional trumpet
Designed by Henry Hanson, this fully functional trumpet is made out of a single block of concrete. The construction process includes creating a virtual model, 3D printing it, and adding…
Origami vaccination syringe made entirely out of silicone
Helix is a collapsable, silicone syringe that is intended to reduce waste. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused huge increases in hospital and infectious grade waste. Now, as the global vaccination…
How to use Canva: A simple guide to the graphic design platform
Have you heard of Canva? It’s a graphic design platform lets you create everything from Instagram posts to business logos, for absolutely no cost. Using it is simple and painless…
How an athlete with Parkinson’s inspired TikTok’s 3D printing community to invent an accessible pill bottle
Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s in 2003. Since then, he’s crushed 100 half-marathons, 16 marathons, an ultra-marathon, and holds the world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one…
Living algae facades cover buildings, sucking in CO2 and sun to produce renewable energy
The world’s first bio-reactive facade, where glass panels cultivate microalgae to produce renewable energy, was unveiled on a residential building in Hamburg, Germany in 2013. Since then, the technology has…
Apple’s former design guru Jony Ive gets into bed with Airbnb
The man who helped create some of Apple’s most iconic products is teaming up with online accommodation service Airbnb to help design its future products and services.
How a designer’s stylish iPhone icons made him $100K in a week
A designer who created a set of stunning icons for popular iPhone apps has made more than $100,000 within just a week of putting them on sale.
This vacuum cleaner requires no electricity
OMIT is a non-electric vacuum cleaner created by Hiroyuki Morita. The mechanism uses planetary gears and torque springs to function, offering a quieter more energy efficient alternative to typical vacuum…
Futuristic V-shaped aircraft could one day carry passengers in its wings
Emmet Smith about 1 hour ago KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delft University of Technology showcased the design for a model airplane called the Flying-V. The design is energy efficient…
Apple’s floating store in Singapore is its architectural crown jewel
Apple’s latest retail store, a floating orb in front of the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, is an architectural marvel. But the tech company prides itself with a…