Freelance writer and photographer based in Buenos Aires.
Helen Morgan
Automobile Scrap Metal Transformed into Unique ReWreck Sideboard by Iannone Design
Iannone Design have transformed sections of salvaged automotive panels into this stunning ReWreck Sideboard. Launched this week at ICFF in New York, the reclaimed sheetmetal furniture takes full
Ai Weiwei’s ‘Fragments’ Installation is Made of Wood Reclaimed From Qing Dynasty Temples
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei‘s new politically motivated work ‘Fragments’ transforms salvaged wood taken from Qing Dynasty temples into a series of monumental installations. At
David Suhami’s Pocket Knife Transforms Tools into Jungle Safari Creatures
The original swiss army knife is an essential tool for many of us, and now David Suhami has created a revamped version of the ubiquitous pocket-gadget with a unique and amusing twist. Each
Ancient Roman Temple of Diana Restored With Unique Raised Visitor Platform
Over the last five years architecture studio José María Sánchez García was faced with the challenge of restoring Spain’s ancient archaeological site the Temple of Diana. Located in the
Doris Salcedo’s Installations Transform Old Furniture Into Evocative Political Statements
Artist Doris Salcedo thought-provoking art transforms reclaimed items of furniture into politically charged sculptural work. In 2003 she took over a derelict spot between two buildings in
Pin Your USB Flash-drive to Your Clothes with Art Lebedev’s Bulavkus
This USB flash-drive design combines a simple safety pin with a 4GB computer memory stick to create a simple and functional way to keep tabs on your mini gadget. The device, called Bulavkus, is
Twisting Modular Planter Holds Flourishing Micro Gardens Within its Layers
Ascensio Mah recently teamed up with students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design to create this beautiful twisting planter embedded with a series of miniature gardens. Showcased at this
Chelsea Football Club Bid to Turn Iconic Battersea Power Station Into a Stadium
The future of London’s renowned Battersea Power Station has long been debated, and numerous bids have been offered up with the hopes of giving the building a new life. Its potential
Tomasso Guerra Transforms Old Reflex Camera Into Adaptable Lamp
It may seem excessive to use a reflex camera to build a lamp, but Tomasso Guerra’s cool design looks so great, he’s forgiven. The Italy-based designer combined a recycled DSLR with a
Hundreds of ‘Middle Finger’ Candles Lit in Silent Protest Against Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown
After almost losing a finger in a workshop accident, artist Nao Matsumoto meditated on the importance of the middle finger as a gesture of expressing discontent. Channeling reactions to news
Jeppe Hein’s Quirky ‘Social Benches’ are Interactive Sculptures That Engage the Public
Jeppe Hein has re-imagined the average public bench by creating a series of modified benches that open up discussion about social behavior in urban spaces. The Danish artist took the form of a
Edible Cherry Blossom Tree Mosaic is Made From 10,000 Scrumptious Cupcakes!
Cupcakes seem to always be on our minds these days – from cupcake ATMs to delicious vegan pumpkin snacks – but we have to say this mosaic made from 10,000 of the delectable treats
Quirky Sylvester Bird Box Invites Birds to Fly Into the Jaws of a Cat
We love this quirky Sylvester Bird Box; an amusing take on the traditional birdhouse where the feathered go to roost. Designed by Suck UK, they constructed the box from durable marine quality
Paperless Post Teams Up With Designer John Derian to Launch Beautiful Evite Line
We’ve written before about Paperless Post, an online service that offers a paper-free way to send invites and notes. But now the eco-friendly postal service has collaborated with designer
Williams-Sonoma Rolls Out High-End Chicken Coops in Agrarian Product Debut
Williams-Sonoma – a company typically known for sleek interior wares – just expanded into the “agrarian” frontier by launching a line of uber-cool homes for chickens!
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