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Redefining Paper: Discovering the Potential of White Paper A creative process often starts with a white piece of paper, sketched on and discarded. But, what happens when you ask a group of artists to make white paper the beginning, middle and end of a creative project? Redefining Paper, initiated by James Cropper Paper, challenged eight creatives to separately explore the potential of white paper, with surprising results. In all, the white paper has remained pure, no more so than the minimalist, ‘unroll and hang’, customisable wall clock from Leeds-based duo, Rosanna and Clint, its simplicity being a willing and brilliant surrender to the understated grandeur of the material itself....

Restaurant Tablet Menu: Open Your World to New Possibilities Technology and hospitality business have always shared a special connection. This relationship is more important than ever. People have developed habitual relationships with everyday devices such as Smartphone’s and tablets. These customers want restaurants to change their methods. Be Smart, and Change Your Ways Smart businesses understand the importance of technology. They are always willing to try out new things. That’s why; these businesses succeed in the market....

Scientists Find Kermit The Frog High In The Jungles Of Costa Rica Kermit the Frog is one of the most recognizable denizens of the Sesame Street. And now, a scientist group discovered a frog that looks just like him. Located in Costa Rica, the frog, named Diane’s Bare-hearted Glassfrog ( Hyalinobatrachium dianae ) gets the “glass” part of the name from its translucent stomach. However, the part that interest us are the big bulbous white eyes on the top of its head....

The Double Standards Of Our Society Revealed In 47 Comics While many of our societies take pride in the accomplishments made in the field of equal treatment for everybody, there is still a lot of work to be done. And who better can reveal these absurd injustices than the illustrators, who are always on a lookout for those funny and sometimes painfully real contrasts? Below you’ll find a list of the most striking examples of double standards in illustrations, highlighting not only the problem but also the stiffness of our minds when it comes to recognizing it in our own lives....

The Watch Without A Face Although I can’t understand why anyone needs a watch when we all have cellphones in our pockets, “Eye of the Storm” really caught my attention. A Chinese-born and German-based product designer Yiran Qian designed a watch without a face which recently won the Red Dot 2010 Design Concept award. The inspiration for its name came from the calm center of a destructive storm. The watch is completely black and looks really weird until its side button is pressed, illuminating the time....

These Origami Lampshades Are Carefully Handcrafted With An Eco-Conscious Approach Simply crafted with a handmade origami technique that uses high-quality paper, Orikomi lamps are a statement of love for the planet. Orikomi brand was created in November 2013 and it’s based in the sunny Lisbon, Portugal. Two architects, Ana Morgado and Carmo Caldeira, are responsible for the development of the Orikomi products. They use the geometry of origami as inspiration, blending the paper folding art with lighting and focusing on its environmental concern....

These These Men Were Named As People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ And This Is How They Look Now (1990-2022) The ‘People’ magazine has been carrying around this tradition of choosing the ‘sexiest man alive’ since 1985, as it puts the best-looking celebs on its cover. Although the idea of ‘sexy’ is subjective, People’s choices of sexy men have been appreciated by most people. This year, the title went to Chris Evans, our very own Captain America!...

They Thought That I Was Just One Overambitious Teen, Then I Proved Them Wrong When you tell people “I’m going to be successful” and you are only 14, they tell you you’re crazy. Instead listening to those people I worked hard and proved you can do anything you set your mind to. Now being 16, I can say the two years of running my business was a dream come true. In less than 2 years I’ve sold more than 2200 pieces of my jewelry to 60 different countries all around the world....

This Activist/Photographer Shows The Magic Of Post-Processing In Photography (20 Pics) Canadian photographer Benjamin Von Wong is a master of capturing extraordinary visuals while addressing important environmental issues. His work combines artistry with activism, aiming to shock and engage viewers through meticulously planned and visually stunning images. Initially known for his extreme and complex shots, Von Wong has expanded his focus to create impactful photographs with powerful underlying messages. Alongside sharing his final works on social media, he provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, showcasing the intricate planning and collaboration involved in his awe-inspiring photoshoots....

This Artist Has Been Making Amazing Glass Sculptures Since He Was 15 Glass isn‘t the easiest of materials to work with, but this doesn’t deter artists like Simone Crestani, who started working with glass when he was only 15 years old after observing Venetian Murano glass craftsmen. He uses flameworking, a technique that uses a strong flame to melt and sculpt glass. His preferred subjects are nature and animals....

This Artist Reimagines Disney Characters In Different Scenarios And Suddenly They No Longer Look So Innocent (25 Pics) If you’re tired of artists giving Disney princesses modern makeovers, we have something fresh for you. Instead of giving the princesses different clothes, Japanese graphic designer Shusaku Takaoka tried reimagining Disney characters in various different scenarios that put a whole different twist on the original stories. Princesses flipping off princes, drinking Starbucks and even DJ’ing – Shusaku’s edits are as unexpected as they are hilarious....

This Artist Turned Crazy Motherhood Moments Into 30 Comics Debi and Bebi is a comic series about two fictional girls – Debi and Bebi – created by artist and fulltime mom Sabrina Lone. The artist’s comics deal with problems mothers have to face every day and her added funny twist will have you laughing out loud. Sabrina says she created the characters based on herself and her friend – the artist is German while her friend is Pakistani....

This Artist Turns Human Disney Characters Into Animals And Animals Into Humans (15 New Pics) Alex Pick, aka apicollodraws, is a German artist who’s obsessed with Disney. A little while ago, the artist started a series he calls humanimals where he recreates animal Disney characters as humans and vice versa, and his fans just can’t get enough of his illustrations! In an earlier interview with Bored Panda , Alex said he was inspired to start the project after seeing similar mashups online....

This Guy Made Real-Life Thor Hammer That Only He Can Lift Thor’s hammer Mjolnir has an awesome anti-theft device in that it can’t be lifted by the unworthy. A fan recreated this feature with his own hammer. Not having access to the magic of the Norse gods, he opted to use electromagnets (salvaged from a microwave) and a thumbprint scanner. If anyone who doesn’t have their print recorded tries to lift the pseudo-Mjolnir, they can’t – as long as the hammer stays on a metal surface!...

This Guy Photoshops Disney Characters Into His Photos To Make His Life A Little More Fun (20 New Pics) A lot of us grew up watching Disney movies and still remember all of the unique and colorful characters with great fondness. However, just because you grew up doesn’t mean you’re too old to enjoy Disney – and there’s hardly anyone out there who proves this better than Samuel Manzanera, aka Samuel MB....

This Harry Potter Themed Apartment On Booking Will Finally Let You Feel Like You’ve Been Accepted To Hogwarts There are two great things in life – Harry Potter and vacation. Well, Yue Gao (definitely Harry Potter’s biggest fan) managed to combine these two amazing things by creating a rentable apartment where everything is decorated with Harry-Potter themed accessories. From wallpapers to furniture and even kitchenware, everything in this place will make you finally feel like you’ve been accepted to Hogwarts....

This Is What Happens When Professional Artists Reimagine Kids’ Monster Drawings In Their Own Style Knowing that your idea inspired someone to create a beautiful piece of art is quite a confidence boost, especially when you’re a kid. The Monster Project aims to give just that by inviting over 100 artists to recreate the drawings of monsters made by elementary students. The process of the project is fairly simple – a kid puts his creativity to work and draws a monster that later is reimagined by a professional artist....

This Japanese Artist Makes Incredible Food Art That Are Too Cute To Eat (30 Pics) In the world of culinary artistry, Tomoko Shibata has carved a niche that transforms everyday lunchboxes into enchanting works of art. Known by her Instagram handle, Tomato, Tomoko has captured the hearts of over 143K followers with her meticulously crafted and delightfully adorable lunch creations. Tomoko’s artistic journey began in her kitchen, where she started creating unique lunchboxes, or “bento,” for her two sons....

This Online Group Highlighted Awful Tattoo Decisions, And Here Are 30 Of The Worst Tattoos are a form of self-expression, but sometimes, people make choices they might not fully think through. A recent online discussion asked , “What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever seen tattooed on someone?” and the internet delivered with a treasure trove of cringe-worthy and downright absurd tattoo stories. From spelling errors to baffling designs, here are some of the worst tattoos people have encountered....

This Woman Turns The Clothes Of People’s Loved Ones Into Adorable Memory Bears British artist Mary MacInnes came up with a creative way of helping people preserve the memories of their loved ones. She creates something called “Memory Bears” – adorable stuffed mementos made using the clothes of people’s loved ones. “This is a sewing service which I love offering and am privileged to be able to,” wrote the artist on a recent Facebook post ....