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BROpener: The Tiny Device That Turns Anything Into A Bottle Opener
How do you open your beer bottle? Do you knock it on the edge of the kitchen counter like a beer-opening ninja? Do you use a bottle opener that is cleverly built into your smartphone case? Do you only buy the twist-cap bottles so you can delicately twist it off with a napkin? The way you open a beer ...
Lounge On Fluffy Marshmallows: Creative Couch Design
After a long day of staring at the computer and working your butt off, wouldn't it be nice to melt into a couch that looks and feels like fluffy, welcoming marshmallows? I suppose some people might look at these pictures and say they look more like eggs than marshmallows, but eggs wouldn't be cozy, ...
Shark Costume For Your Beer Bottle: The Koozie With Attitude
Gone are the days when everyone at a party has to walk around carrying the same boring beer bottles. There are tons of ways you can personalize your beer to match your personality. Just like we customize our smartphones, we can now customize our beer bottles. You can choose to do it in all kinds of ...
The Evolution Of 8 Actors & Characters Through Cartoon Timelines
These adorable comic illustrations that show the timelines for 8 different actors and movie characters will definitely bring a smile to your face today. They are done in classic cartoon style with a sprinkle of caricature added. Pop culture fans will love this collection which has many more than 8 a ...
Bleeding Sharpie Markers Art Created In The Most Bizarre Way
We’ve all heard about artists with physical limitations who learn to adapt and create magical artwork or music despite not being able to see, hear, use their hands, etc. It’s always inspiring to read those stories, and if you’ve ever tried to paint with your feet or play the piano with your eyes clo ...
World’s Largest Kaleidoscope Is Covered In Swarovski Crystals
If you are a woman who loves jewelry, you are probably familiar with Swarovski crystals. They are some of the most beautiful crystals in the world, and I treasure my earrings that were created with them. What I did not know until today is that in Innsbruck, Austria there is a place called Swarovski ...
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2013: Web Designers & Users Will Undergo A Big Change [Infographic]
There are some ideas that are so different and creative compared to anything we’ve ever seen; yet when you think about them more, they make so much sense. Those are the most inspiring ideas to me. For example, someone somewhere had the idea that talking on a telephone while being confined to the len ...
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Ultimate Portrait Photography Tips [Cheat Sheet]
Taking the perfect photo is anything but easy. A lot of people seem to think that it is the quality of the camera that determines the quality of the photo itself. Even though a good camera can definitely increase the end result, it's not what makes your photo look good. Today's cameras, whether they ...
The Floating Eco-Friendly Airport Design Proposed For London
I’ve seen articles about this floating airport design for a few months now, but what I didn’t realize until today is that it’s actually being considered as a real solution to deal with London’s need for a larger airport. That could potentially mean that someday soon London will have its own floating ...
How To Colorize A B&W Photo Without Devaluing The Photo’s Age
I remember back in the old days when a picture was just a picture. There were no photo filters, photo sharing sites or Photoshop. As a matter of fact, back then you couldn’t even see what your photos were going to look like until you dropped the film off at the drugstore so it could be developed. Th ...
This Luxury Treehouse Design Will Make You Want To Live In A Tree
We love treehouse designs on Bit Rebels. We’ve written about them many times, but I’ve never seen one like this before. Staying in this treehouse would be like visiting a 5-star resort. It comes complete with a 60-inch plasma television, a Jacuzzi, a fancy fireplace and a custom bathroom sink that i ...
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Anatomy Of A Horrible Web Design Client [Infographic]
As a designer, there is no way you can shield yourself from the experience of a horrible client. Every designer has had their share of problems, and it simply comes with the job. Some clients are of course worse than others, but there are also clients who make the job as a designer ultimately reward ...
Flask Bangle Bracelet: Wear Your Cocktail & Make It Mobile
Just the other day, Richard wrote about a Flask Tie. It was a nifty little "emergency tie design" for workaholics, or anyone who gets really, really thirsty. You could store your favorite drink right in the tie itself so it’s in a convenient place when you need it most. It had a little drink spout a ...
Creative Treehouse Built With Stuff Found In The Trash
This is such a creative concept! Imagine what it would be like to make your own treehouse completely out of stuff found in the trash. We all know the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and that certainly applies to this unique house. It's not a treehouse up in a tree as we many tim ...
Super Mario Bento Box Tutorial: Surprise Your Sweetie With Lunch
Colorful bento boxes have gotten so popular over the past several years, but have you ever wondered how those food artists put together those elaborate bento boxes with the shapes and designs that look just characters we all recognize? I have. I've wanted to try it firsthand so many times, but I nev ...