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Tired of headlines like these? “Gamers most likely to suddenly die in the street”, “Warcraft Ate My Boyfriend” and so on? Us too. Ever since video gaming leapt from nerdy male-only, teen-only pastime into the socially diverse billion-dollar industry it is today, it has struggled to shake off a reputation for stunting our development. Let [...]

After the famous and touching “Free Hugs” Campaign, here is another similar project that was “created” by Keetra Dean Dixon for Social Facilitation and Mood Elevation. Even though this may seem a little spooky at first, once you get used to the idea these hugging walls are not really that bad. Maybe this way some [...]

This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.

Anonymous Hugging Wall

WTF? $39 flights? Australia has gone crazy.

We’ve been seeing more and more furniture items that can fit almost anywhere. From kitchens that can be reduced cu cupboards to tables for six persons that fold obediently into any locker, it seems that designers everywhere are coming up with new and ingenious methods of making our interiors welcoming and user friendly. “Eclosion” comes [...]

This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.

Eclosion Sofa, Couch with a Zipper

With a light bulb cradled casually amidst the curvilinear design of the sculpture, designer Jung Hwa-Jin’s light sculpture, The Light Container, is a clever little accent.  Hanging offhandedly, The Light Container was designed to reflect the different potential meanings of the term “putting in,” as they’re understood by western and eastern culture.  In order to [...]

This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.

Light Handed to You On a Platter – The Light Container