7 Reasons Non-Artists Need a Drawing Pad on Their Desk
I’ve established in my previous articles that I’m not an artist and can only draw stick figures, or maybe follow paint-by-numbers-style sketches. That hasn’t stopped…
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This Paper Pet Made of 400+ Circles Actually Moves When You Touch It
We live in a society where it seems like everything around us has to be functional. Every gadget needs an app, every object needs a…
This Handmade Japanese Drawing Pad Comes With Black Paper That Makes Every Stroke Feel Deliberate
I cannot draw to save my life, but I have a special affection for drawing pads, especially if they’re really well-made. I always have one…
When Paper Does the Heavy Lifting: Sunology’s Storey Packaging
Most of us don’t give packaging a second thought. It arrives, we tear it open, and it goes straight into the recycling bin or, less…
The Soviet Union Built UFO-Shaped Circuses. Now You Can Fold One.
The Soviet Union had a complicated relationship with spectacle. Everything about Soviet ideology pointed toward collective purpose, practical function, and the rejection of excess. And…
Japanese Designer Just Built a Real Shelf From Rolled Paper Sheets
When Japanese designer Muto Yumi set out to make furniture from paper, the result was not what most people would imagine. No papier-mâché. No origami-inspired…
This $10 Metallic Piggy Bank Is Actually Made of Paper
There’s something oddly satisfying about dropping coins into a piggy bank. That little clink sound, the weight gradually building up, the anticipation of finally cracking…
Peel Your Plate Clean: 15 Servings, Zero Dishwashing
You know that moment when you’re staring at a sink full of dishes after dinner, silently calculating how many paper plates you’d need to never…
This Renter-Friendly Wall Lamp Mounts With Push Pins, Not Screws
Most lighting design treats installation like a construction project, requiring drill bits, wall anchors, and careful measurements that leave permanent holes in your walls. The…
ARLT Paper Cleaner is a lint roller with sustainable design
One of the most annoying things that can happen is to have lint all over your clothes, especially if you’re wearing something black. Of course…
Pop-up Corner Lamp is a Minimalist and Tactile Take on Accent Lighting
Smart lighting has taken over our homes with promises of infinite color options, app controls, and automated schedules that supposedly make life easier and more…
Sustainable Living: The 5 Latest Trends in Recycled Paper Products and Eco-Friendly Design
Paper is one of the most commonly used materials worldwide, but its production comes at a high environmental cost. Recycling and repurposing paper play a…
Paper-based prescription bottle can help heal both patients and the planet
Thanks to its affordability and ease of production, plastic has pretty much made its way into every aspect of modern life. That’s not just limited…
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Notebooks to Boost Your Productivity in 2025
January is over, and so is the free trial period for the new year. By now, some people have fallen off the wagon when it…
Infinitely Reusable Tracing Paper: A Game-Changer for Artists and Designers
Calling all artists, designers, and engineers! Imagine a world where tracing paper is no longer a disposable commodity. Enter HEYtrace+, the game-changer in the realm…
Rechargeable paper batteries promise safe, flexible, and compostable power
Many of our electronics today rely on batteries, from laptops to phones to smart home appliances to even cars. It’s almost ironic, then, that these…