Design

February 6, 2026

Water-Powered Fireplace Reinvents Fire With Cold Flames and Ambient Magic

A quiet revolution is unfolding in the world of home ambiance. It does not rely on crackling logs or burning gas. Instead, it draws its magic from something far simpler and unexpectedly captivating: water. The Pyrox fireplace is not designed to heat your living room; its purpose is different. Pyrox reimagines fire as a visual experience, focusing on mood and atmosphere rather than warmth.

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February 2, 2026

LEGO Fan Builds a Fully Functional Typewriter That Can Actually Type

LEGO bricks can become almost anything, and fans continue to push the medium in wildly inventive ways. From elaborate recreations of Erebor, the Lonely Mountain from The Hobbit, to runway-ready botanical fashion, the only real limit is imagination. A LEGO builder known as Koenkun Bricks recently put that idea to the test with a fully functional LEGO typewriter.

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January 30, 2026

Iris van Herpen’s Nature-Inspired, Sculptural Garments Will Be on Display in Brooklyn

Working at the intersection of art, sustainability, and science, Iris van Herpen is one of the most innovative fashion designers working today. The Dutch designer is known for using innovative materials and techniques to create otherworldly haute couture garments that reflect the dynamic systems of the natural world. Her upcoming exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, showcases over 140 of her creations made over the last 19 years.

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January 28, 2026

South Korean School Creates 3D-Printed Yearbooks for Visually Impaired Students

Graduates at Daegu Kwangmyeong School in South Korea recently received yearbooks unlike any others. Instead of traditional photographs, these students, who are visually impaired, were given 3D-printed yearbooks that allow them to experience their school memories through touch. Founded in 1946, Daegu Kwangmyeong School serves students with visual impairments from kindergarten through high school. It remains the only K-12 educational institution in the Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province region dedicated exclusively to visually impaired students.

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