Author: Diana Adams
The Model Airplane Business Card: Branding Inspiration
Ok, who can't get excited about this? It's a model airplane business card. And yeah... it works! Rethink Communications, an advertising agency in Canada, created this unique business card for Norburn Model Aircraft Supply. They did it by printing and laser die cutting balsa wood into a small gli ...
Not Sure About A Tattoo? Try A Temporary Henna Tattoo!
We've written so many articles about tattoos on Bit Rebels. For over a year, I've been saying in my articles that I'm going to get a tattoo, but as of yet, I haven't taken the plunge. There is just something so permanent about it all. I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of commitment on my skin ...
For Star Wars Geeks: Adidas Jabba The Hutt Sneakers
By now you are probably familiar with the Adidas Originals x Star Wars Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, right? They've already introduced the Chewbacca Boots, the Han Solo sneakers and the Boba Fett shoes.
Next in the line are the first ones in this collection that I would actually wear. I love the ...
Introducing The Reusable Toilet Paper Roll!
I admit, I had second thoughts about writing on this topic. After all, do we really want or need to reuse anything that is associated with the toilet paper we use? I know it's important for the environment that we recycle, but is this going too far? I dunno, you decide.
This is the concept in ...
The iPad Controlled Beer Keg: For Geeky Beer Lovers
This must be my lucky day! I love beer and I love iPads, so this is like my dream come true. Long story short, a team of extremely geeky Yelp engineers built this iPad-controlled kegbot.
This snazzy little contraption measures the beer flow, displays info about the beer, keeps track of who has ...
A Rainbow Of Rain Boots: Fashion Inspiration
As I sat here contemplating my weekly shoe article, it became clear to me that this week I wasn't going to focus on shoes at all, but instead, on rain boots.
I remember when I was a little girl there were all kinds of fun colorful rain boot options. I had so many different pairs, and I looked fo ...
The Soda Pop Swimming Pool: Would You Swim In It?
I love Diet Dr. Pepper. I drink three or four of them each day. I don't drink any other kind of soda pop. The question is, do I love it enough to submerge my entire body into it? Do I love it enough to swim in it?
It's true; to go swimming in a pool of your favorite soda would mean lots of st ...
You Think Your Password Is Private? Think Again.
The Georgia Institute of Technology, a school only a few miles away from me, revealed some interesting results from their intense research this week.
According to CNN, "The researchers used clusters of graphics cards to crack eight-character passwords in less than two hours." Yes, that means eve ...
Make Designs With Your Own Shadow!
My sisters and I used to have the best time making shadows on our bedroom wall when we were young. We started with the standard alligator and rabbit shadows, and then moved our way up to more creative shadows where we collaborated to create a story and used a flashlight.
Making shadow art is the ...
Cool Down With Ice Cube Jewelry!
I've never been a big fan of diamond rings since almost every girl eventually gets one. I prefer to wear more unique jewelry. I like the pieces that not everyone else has. After reading about the very unusual M3 and M4 rings that Richard wrote about, I was inspired to find even more unique jewelr ...
Seattle’s Gum Wall: Disgustingly Creative Art!
How have I lived in the United States for as long as I have, and I've never heard about this place before now? I've written about Seattle before, after all, Fast Company magazine named Seattle the most creative city of the year in 2009.
However, I had no idea about this infamous Gum Wall until t ...
I Heart Geeks: A Tribute To Geeky Summer Fun!
Summertime is always a fun time of year. A lot of people spend their summers with friends and family outside at BBQs or at the beach. Geeks love the summer too; however, they always make sure to have their gadgets with them to add to the fun.
I know for me, I spent my last beach vacation tweeti ...
Paintings of Junk Food: American Culture Illustrated
I'm not sure if I'm writing about this because my friend @Minervity is eating a big 'ol chocolate bar right now, or if it's because I'm hungry, but these paintings of junk food are making my mouth water.
This series of paintings, called "American Still Life," is Pamela Michelle Johnson's way of d ...
A Fred Flintstone Inspired House: Architecture Inspiration
When I was growing up (in the days before the DVR), I remember The Flintstones would come on everyday at 4pm. I would run to the television to watch it since it was always one of my favorite cartoons.
I got a big smile on my face when I saw these pictures below. This stone house in Portugal is ...
Introducing… Hello Kitty Nerd Mimobot Flash Drives!
It's interesting what can happen in a year. A year ago, I didn't mind Hello Kitty too much. She was cute, cuddly and all over the mall, everywhere I looked. Then, several months ago, Hello Kitty started to overtake my life, showing up in my Google searches and invading my Internet everyday.
I ...