Researchers have built a miniature flying robot based on Drosophila. Muscles made from a piezoelectric material, which changes shape when a voltage is applied make the wings beat fast enough for flight.

Researchers have built a miniature flying robot based on Drosophila. Muscles made from a piezoelectric material, which changes shape when a voltage is applied make the wings beat fast enough for flight.

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Architect Teresa Spacey designs Barcelona's new Room Mate Pau Hotel.

Architect Teresa Spacey designs Barcelona's new Room Mate Pau Hotel.

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A Design Film Festival returns to Singapore on 15 and 16 June 2013 with a new venue and 12 official selections on design and its subcultures.

A Design Film Festival returns to Singapore on 15 and 16 June 2013 with a new venue and 12 official selections on design and its subcultures.

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Hilos (Strings) is fifteen-piece lamp, which was inspired by the essence of man and its manifestation through dreams. The uneven strings of shade the lamp creates represent the infinite possibilities in dreams.

VIDEOHilos (Strings) is fifteen-piece lamp, which was inspired by the essence of man and its manifestation through dreams. The uneven strings of shade the lamp creates represent the infinite possibilities in dreams.

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Insect dumplings and sustainable cocktails. A preview of “Sunday lunch in 2063", part of Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge for the upcoming Brighton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe and London Cocktail Week.

FEATUREDInsect dumplings and sustainable cocktails. A preview of “Sunday lunch in 2063", part of Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge for the upcoming Brighton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe and London Cocktail Week.

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Presenting time as an ever-shifting geometrical pattern, Time Machine Clock by Daniel Duarte tells hours and minutes with two layers of rotating bars that create a continually changing optical illusion.

Presenting time as an ever-shifting geometrical pattern, Time Machine Clock by Daniel Duarte tells hours and minutes with two layers of rotating bars that create a continually changing optical illusion.

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Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk are the latest real-life couple to join forces in the studio for Bernhardt Design. Leading the new generation of Dutch designers, much of their work is based on the traditions of the workshop and a respect of craft.

Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk are the latest real-life couple to join forces in the studio for Bernhardt Design. Leading the new generation of Dutch designers, much of their work is based on the traditions of the workshop and a respect of craft.

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Skull-A-Day & Street Anatomy team-up to celebrate Skull Appreciation Day 2013 at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago.

Skull-A-Day & Street Anatomy team-up to celebrate Skull Appreciation Day 2013 at the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago.

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Krukke Backpack, designed to be versatile and adaptable for any expedition. The Krukke is made of harris tweed and passion, as comfortable on two wheels as it is on two feet.

Krukke Backpack, designed to be versatile and adaptable for any expedition. The Krukke is made of harris tweed and passion, as comfortable on two wheels as it is on two feet.

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Sixhands releases a brand new Dog Bed and House.

Sixhands releases a brand new Dog Bed and House.

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Rotary Dial Phone merged with Arduino. Dial the # of cups you need, and the machine does the rest. Using the simplicity of a Hario V60 enables this beatiful and traditional experience.

VIDEORotary Dial Phone merged with Arduino. Dial the # of cups you need, and the machine does the rest. Using the simplicity of a Hario V60 enables this beatiful and traditional experience.

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SNÖBÄR is Swedish word for snowberry. A play on word, shape and material for the soft berry seating shape, constructed from of oak.

SNÖBÄR is Swedish word for snowberry. A play on word, shape and material for the soft berry seating shape, constructed from of oak.

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The Clip Bag by Peter Bristol is a giant version of the classic binder clip made with wool felt and aluminum tubing.

The Clip Bag by Peter Bristol is a giant version of the classic binder clip made with wool felt and aluminum tubing.

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Two guys quit their jobs and recklessly travel the world for six months- "Our travels stretched across the United States, Canada, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia." Beautifully shot!

VIDEOTwo guys quit their jobs and recklessly travel the world for six months- "Our travels stretched across the United States, Canada, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia." Beautifully shot!

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Visually inspiring roundup of this week's deliciousness from Tasteologie and Liqurious!

FEATUREDVisually inspiring roundup of this week's deliciousness from Tasteologie and Liqurious!

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Rubber Squeeze Flower Sprinkler

Rubber Squeeze Flower Sprinkler

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UC Davis selects SO – IL to design planned art museum on campus, envisioned as a regional center of experimentation, participation and learning.

UC Davis selects SO – IL to design planned art museum on campus, envisioned as a regional center of experimentation, participation and learning.

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"2. The introduction of 3 types of Exclusively Fab products: Products Designed by Fab, Designer Collaborations, and Products Found by Fab." Interesting  5 Major Fab Announcements from the CEO...

"2. The introduction of 3 types of Exclusively Fab products: Products Designed by Fab, Designer Collaborations, and Products Found by Fab." Interesting 5 Major Fab Announcements from the CEO...

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MPHLabs and Andrew Bell present Dealmaker. About 4″ tall, made of soft vinyl with a touch of evil, it is one of the first sofubi style designer toys to be entirely designed and manufactured in the USA.

MPHLabs and Andrew Bell present Dealmaker. About 4″ tall, made of soft vinyl with a touch of evil, it is one of the first sofubi style designer toys to be entirely designed and manufactured in the USA.

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Honeycomb-inspired packaging for OP Radosevic honeys by Mit Design Studio.

Honeycomb-inspired packaging for OP Radosevic honeys by Mit Design Studio.

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The Delta Lamp from Thibaut Malet made from 5 pieces of wood and 60 elastic bands (assemble it as you wish). The packaging is beautiful!

The Delta Lamp from Thibaut Malet made from 5 pieces of wood and 60 elastic bands (assemble it as you wish). The packaging is beautiful!

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Google teams up with Monotype to let you download the entire Google Fonts catalog.

Google teams up with Monotype to let you download the entire Google Fonts catalog.

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Arrfscarf's fresh handmade treats and ice cream for dogs!

Arrfscarf's fresh handmade treats and ice cream for dogs!

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UK artist Linda Hubbard's 'Fat Invaders' made of real beef fat is just one of her many propaganda sculptures.

UK artist Linda Hubbard's 'Fat Invaders' made of real beef fat is just one of her many propaganda sculptures.

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Incredible macrophotography by Dmitriy Yoav Reinshtein.

Incredible macrophotography by Dmitriy Yoav Reinshtein.

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The Blow, a wall shelf inspired by paper blowing in the wind. Designed by YOY.

The Blow, a wall shelf inspired by paper blowing in the wind. Designed by YOY.

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Introducing MISC, where discarded woods get a second chance to live as brand new furniture, an interview.

Introducing MISC, where discarded woods get a second chance to live as brand new furniture, an interview.

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Beermat Characters, a design project by Inkygoodness on show at the Coningsby Gallery.

VIDEOBeermat Characters, a design project by Inkygoodness on show at the Coningsby Gallery.

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Robin Charlotte makes beautiful air plant wreaths!

Robin Charlotte makes beautiful air plant wreaths!

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A Boy And His Atom: The World's Smallest Movie by IBM is a stop motion film made from moving individual atoms. The stills were shot with over 100 million times magnification.

VIDEOA Boy And His Atom: The World's Smallest Movie by IBM is a stop motion film made from moving individual atoms. The stills were shot with over 100 million times magnification.

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Black Tea Ice Cube in my cocktail at The Spence in Atlanta, GA. Fun idea... something amusing about ice on a string too...

FEATUREDBlack Tea Ice Cube in my cocktail at The Spence in Atlanta, GA. Fun idea... something amusing about ice on a string too...

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Creatives! Help! Our lead dev needs your help for his PhD research on creativity ~ please try the Match Challenge! (I helped make the match puzzle graphics! And there's a chance at a Nexus 7!)

FEATUREDCreatives! Help! Our lead dev needs your help for his PhD research on creativity ~ please try the Match Challenge! (I helped make the match puzzle graphics! And there's a chance at a Nexus 7!)

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APEXvj 2.0 - Visualize your favourite tunes online. Next level music visualizer that runs on Chrome and uses WebGL and WebAudio. Official release track : Subsquare - Broken (feat. Jane Dawn)

APEXvj 2.0 - Visualize your favourite tunes online. Next level music visualizer that runs on Chrome and uses WebGL and WebAudio. Official release track : Subsquare - Broken (feat. Jane Dawn)

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House Industries' Counting Koi wooden blocks!

House Industries' Counting Koi wooden blocks!

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Rijksmuseum’s mission to modernize continues with 3-D printed antiques and a rubber Albrecht Dürer.

Rijksmuseum’s mission to modernize continues with 3-D printed antiques and a rubber Albrecht Dürer.

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Parkour (PK) Roam Free Video from Land Rover USA ~ mesmerizing synchronized parkour in the wild set to Bach...

VIDEOParkour (PK) Roam Free Video from Land Rover USA ~ mesmerizing synchronized parkour in the wild set to Bach...

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Joe the Hippo Bath Plug ~ designed by Donkey Creative Lab

Joe the Hippo Bath Plug ~ designed by Donkey Creative Lab

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A look back at some of the best inspiration from the last week on NOTCOT.org!

FEATUREDA look back at some of the best inspiration from the last week on NOTCOT.org!

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Fast Co has a peek inside the upcoming book, Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat. by Katie Shelly

Fast Co has a peek inside the upcoming book, Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat. by Katie Shelly

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More scientists than mechanics. Behind the scenes at a repair shop for Italian performance race cars. Automobili - a photo series by Frank Schott.

More scientists than mechanics. Behind the scenes at a repair shop for Italian performance race cars. Automobili - a photo series by Frank Schott.

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Hyper realistic paper birds models development by duch artist Johan Scherft.

Hyper realistic paper birds models development by duch artist Johan Scherft.

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SanDisk Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive ~ fun 360 degree swivel ring... and less than 1.5 inches long and just over a quarter-inch thick

SanDisk Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive ~ fun 360 degree swivel ring... and less than 1.5 inches long and just over a quarter-inch thick

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Design X workshops join ICFF for NY Design Week '13 - with our 3D Printing loving friends from Shapeways and Nervous System, Mode Lab,  as well as Skylar Tibbits, and Francis Bitonti... exploring responsive design, physical computing, and more!

Design X workshops join ICFF for NY Design Week '13 - with our 3D Printing loving friends from Shapeways and Nervous System, Mode Lab, as well as Skylar Tibbits, and Francis Bitonti... exploring responsive design, physical computing, and more!

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The Art Director's Club Annual 91 - brilliant irreverent look at the design industry. Fantastic sketches and commentary.

The Art Director's Club Annual 91 - brilliant irreverent look at the design industry. Fantastic sketches and commentary.

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Canada announces their latest Polymer Series Notes, adding a new 5$ and 10$ note. Love the robotics theme on the back of the 5!

Canada announces their latest Polymer Series Notes, adding a new 5$ and 10$ note. Love the robotics theme on the back of the 5!

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Louis Vuitton is back with another chapter of tips and tricks “The Art of Packing”, now including the new Zephyr.

Louis Vuitton is back with another chapter of tips and tricks “The Art of Packing”, now including the new Zephyr.

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The guys from Soundpauli (located in Hamburg St. Pauli, Germany) transform vintage speakers to high-quality and battery-powered mobile speakers with style.

The guys from Soundpauli (located in Hamburg St. Pauli, Germany) transform vintage speakers to high-quality and battery-powered mobile speakers with style.

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University of Oregon's new uniforms use Nike's Chain Maille Mesh technology for ventilation and durability.

University of Oregon's new uniforms use Nike's Chain Maille Mesh technology for ventilation and durability.

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'Solid' table by the Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland for Normann Copenhagen.

'Solid' table by the Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland for Normann Copenhagen.

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The poster shows all crowns in the logos of royal Dutch companies, which are all different from each other.

The poster shows all crowns in the logos of royal Dutch companies, which are all different from each other.

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