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We’ve seen a lot of cool applications for Tyvek, but never one that drew its inspiration from the Rococo period – until now! Named after the palace of King Louis XIV, the Grand Trianon is a chandelier made from...

James Gilpin has Type 1 Diabetes — his pancreas doesn’t work, forcing him to take shots of insulin to process glucose from food. Gilpin got to thinking about elderly patients with diabetes, like his grandmother,...

Most recycled rubber is trod underfoot — it’s used for flooring, as a playground or athletic field mulch, and some companies use recycled rubber in the soles of their shoes...

Here at Inhabitat we love projects that combine modern design with rustic details. So when we spotted these Barn Loft Tables by The Steel Fork, we couldn’t help but be enamored by their simple yet refined aesthetic....

Andy Warhol may have brought Campbell’s Soup to iconic pop art status, but there’s one designer bent on redefining this can with a more practical use...

Sculptor, jeweler and industrial designer Boris Bally has created a beautiful series of colorful geometric chairs from old street signs. The unique markings and patina were earned on the road, and the chairs’ pure lines...

Photo: © Theo Kamecke The complicated connections exhibited in circuit boards definitely give way to a medium that’s perfect for futuristic creations...

Instead of going on holiday this year, eco design practice Claire Potter Design has decamped from its usual base to create a temporary pop-up studio in the Open Market in central Brighton, UK...

Even if you aren’t a die-hard Trekkie, you have to admit that this replica of the Starship Enterprise made from old ink cartridges is pretty neat...

This fruitalicious sculpture by Netherlands-based artist Helmut Smits has got us thinking about how we can transform our own fruit bowl into a fabulous piece of art this weekend...

We’re big fans of stuff that’s been upcycled from old circuitboards, which is why we were delighted to come across these awesome notebooks...

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Add some spice to your next meal with these adorable handmade salt and pepper shakers made of recycled materials. Shaped like smooth organic forms, these tabletop accessories are created by Domestic Aesthetic, and have natural...

What better way to display literature than atop a literal “book” shelf? This clever creation is made from actual old hardback books. Jim Rosenau collects the archaic treasures and veneers them over a sturdy frame...

If you’ve got a favorite pair of jeans that have served you well but don’t make the cut for actually wearing on your body any more (that large gash across the seat might be considered offensive to some people),...