Equestrian sports are widely regarded as the most dangerous at the Summer Olympics. Inflatable vests could help make them safer. The post Olympic Equestrians’ Vests Double As Airbags. Airbags! appeared first on WIRED.
How the Stranger Things Titles Came Out So Perfectly Retro
On Netflix’s new sci-fi nostalgia-fest, the slow reveal of the iconic typography and the creepy Moroder–esque synth conjure the era perfectly. The post How the Stranger ThingsTitles Came Out So Perfectly Retro appeared first on WIRED.
Why Olympic Sharpshooters Insist On Looking Like Cyborgs
The gold medal for badass Olympics gear goes to shooting glasses—cyborgian specs that looked like they could’ve been plucked straight off Deadshot’s face. The post Why Olympic Sharpshooters Insist On Looking Like Cyborgs appeared first on WIRED.
A 30,000-Square-Foot Olympics Mural May Just Be a Record
Street artist Kobra’s colorful piece depicts indigenous people from five continents. The post A 30,000-Square-Foot Olympics Mural May Just Be a Record appeared first on WIRED.
Every Page of This Wooden Book Is a Fiendish Puzzle
The Codex Silenda looks like a book, but it’s actually five mind-bending puzzles. The post Every Page of This Wooden Book Is a Fiendish Puzzle appeared first on WIRED.
Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerds
Dwell calls its new platform an “interest network,” which is like a more tightly curated social network. The post Dwell.com Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerdsappeared first on WIRED.
Milton Glaser Rated Every Olympics Logo Ever. This Was His Favorite
Glaser grants a strikingly simple design from the 1964 Tokyo summer Olympics his highest score. The post Milton Glaser Rated Every Olympics Logo Ever. This Was His Favoriteappeared first on WIRED.
This Pen Is Totally Over-Engineered. We Dig It Anyway.
It’s called The Pen. The post This Pen Is Totally Over-Engineered. We Dig It Anyway. appeared first on WIRED.
Nike Didn’t Design Its Insane $1,200 Sunglasses for Mortals
If the features on these sunglasses sound like overkill to you, it’s because they 100% are. The post Nike Didn’t Design Its Insane $1,200 Sunglasses for Mortals appeared first onWIRED.
7 Cities Transforming Their Rivers From Blights to Beauties
From Chicago to Medellin, Rivers are becoming about fun, not sewage, industry, and flood control The post 7 Cities Transforming Their Rivers From Blights to Beauties appeared first on WIRED.
Apple’s New Squirt Gun Emoji Hides a Big Political Statement
With iOS 10, Apple is entering the conversation around gun control. The post Apple’s New Squirt Gun Emoji Hides a Big Political Statement appeared first on WIRED.
Thanks to Hillary, the Humble Campaign Pin Is Making a Big Comeback
The Forty-Five Pin Project is exactly what it sounds like: 45 campaign pins that all proclaim you’re with her. The post Thanks to Hillary, the Humble Campaign Pin Is Making a Big Comeback appeared first on WIRED.
Crosswalk LEDs Let You Play Pokemon Go Without Dying (Maybe)
Are LED-embedded sidewalks a solution, or are they a sad acknowledgement of our obsession with phones? The post Crosswalk LEDs Let You Play Pokemon Go Without Dying (Maybe) appeared first on WIRED.
After the Games, Rio’s Stadiums Won’t Rot—They’ll Transform
Venues will become schools, pools, and other community venues after the Games The post After the Games, Rio’s Stadiums Won’t Rot—They’ll Transform appeared first onWIRED.
Facebook Apartments Won’t Fix Housing—But They’re a Good Start
Urban planners and local developers say the units could bring sorely needed housing to the area. The post Facebook Apartments Won’t Fix Housing—But They’re a Good Startappeared first on WIRED.
Don’t Understand Graffiti? Here It Is Translated in Helvetica
Mathieu Tremblin paints over graffiti tags, and re-stencils them. But not in graffiti script—in Helvetica, Arial, Times New Roman, and Georgia. The post Don’t Understand Graffiti? Here It Is Translated in Helvetica appeared first on WIRED.
Meet the Designer Behind Cinema’s Most Iconic Movie Titles
Dan Perri is one of Hollywood’s most prolific title designers. You almost certainly know his work. The post Meet the Designer Behind Cinema’s Most Iconic Movie Titles appeared first on WIRED.
A Roller Coaster Inspired This Stunning Bridge—in a Not Terrifying Way
The deck of the proposed San Shan suspension bridge hovers by virtue of 360 degrees of cables, which stabilize it from the top, bottom, and sides. The post A Roller Coaster Inspired This Stunning Bridge—in a Not Terrifying Way appeared first on WIRED.
The Makeshift Homes Where Refugees Await Their Fates
Photographer Marco Tiberio spent 11 months photographing the tents and huts in the Calais migrant camp in France. The post The Makeshift Homes Where Refugees Await Their Fates appeared first on WIRED.
The Hidden Meanings Behind the Set Designs of the RNC and DNC
The Democrats had, arguably, more human firepower. But the Republicans had spectacle. The post The Hidden Meanings Behind the Set Designs of the RNC and DNC appeared first on WIRED.
Plastic Bags Are Horrible. But They Sure Can Be Beautiful
Vilde Rolfsen collects plastic sacks and transforms them into stunning mountains, canyons, and rivers. The post Plastic Bags Are Horrible. But They Sure Can Be Beautiful appeared first on WIRED.
This Graffiti’s Only an Illusion if You’re in the Right Place
It’s the work of Felice Varini, a vantage-point painter who’s spent nearly 40 years covering buildings in very big optical illusions. The post This Graffiti’s Only an Illusion if You’re in the Right Place appeared first on WIRED.
Legoland is Full of Secrets—If You Know Where to Look
There are surprises hidden throughout the theme park. The post Legoland is Full of Secrets—If You Know Where to Look appeared first on WIRED.
Elon Musk Wants to Make Solar Tech Lustworthy. Smart Move
In the near future, installation costs and solar cell efficiency won’t be what keeps people from going solar. It’ll be looks. The post Elon Musk Wants to Make Solar Tech Lustworthy. Smart Move appeared first on WIRED.
Google’s New App Brings Hundreds of Museums to Your Phone
Google’s new Art Recognizer tool turns your museum visit into a multimedia experience. The post Google’s New App Brings Hundreds of Museums to Your Phone appeared first onWIRED.
These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average Origami
In the 1920s, Josef Albers taught a Bauhaus course in “paper study.” Nearly a century later, his teachings are preserved in the work of artist Polly Verity. The post These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average Origami appeared first on WIRED.
Check Out Nike’s Crazy New Machine-Designed Track Shoe
Nike’s newest track spikes can slash a 100-meter runner’s time by more than a tenth of a second—enough to turn a fourth-place finisher into a gold medalist. The post Check Out Nike’s Crazy New Machine-Designed Track Shoe appeared first on WIRED.
Cleveland Offers an Ingenious Fix for Thirsty Republicans
Turning fire hydrants into water fountains. The post Cleveland Offers an Ingenious Fix for Thirsty Republicans appeared first on WIRED.
The Ins and Outs of the New Trump-Pence Logo
It’s a T. Penetrating a P. But let’s drill down on this. The post The Ins and Outs of the New Trump-Pence Logo appeared first on WIRED.
How Cleveland’s New Park Will Define Resistance at the RNC
The design of the city’s new Public Square will literally define the shape of protests in Cleveland. The post How Cleveland’s New Park Will Define Resistance at the RNC appeared first on WIRED.
You Recognize Mastercard. So Why Is It Changing Its Logo?
Consistent branding is one way banks and credit cards build trust with their customers. So why would Mastercard rebrand? The post You Recognize Mastercard. So Why Is It Changing Its Logo? appeared first on WIRED.
Gorgeous New Book Preaches the Gospel of Brutalist Architecture
Brutalism is beautiful. Honest. The post Gorgeous New Book Preaches the Gospel of Brutalist Architecture appeared first on WIRED.
Lose Yourself in Tomoyuki Tanaka’s X-Ray Illustrations of Tokyo Train Stations
Get up close and personal with Tomoyuki Tanaka’s hand-drawn illustrations of Tokyo’s sprawling transit hubs. The post Lose Yourself in Tomoyuki Tanaka’s X-Ray Illustrations of Tokyo Train Stations appeared first on WIRED.
Robo-Furniture From MIT Makes The Most of Tiny Apartments
Ori is a new line of furniture, spun out of the Architectural Robotics research area at the MIT Media Lab. The post Robo-Furniture From MIT Makes The Most of Tiny Apartmentsappeared first on WIRED.
This Fancy Weed Chocolate Helps You Not Get Too Stoned
Défoncé specializes in high-end weed chocolate, and it’s anticipating the marijuana boom with some of the most user-friendly edibles we’ve ever seen. The post This Fancy Weed Chocolate Helps You Not Get Too Stoned appeared first on WIRED.
Nike Ditches Safety Pins, Gives the Runner’s Bib a Much-Needed Redesign
Nike decided to redesign the running bib, and got rid of safety pins while they were at it The post Nike Ditches Safety Pins, Gives the Runner’s Bib a Much-Needed Redesignappeared first on WIRED.
We Want To Hang Out At This Electrical Substation. No, Really
The Denny electrical substation shows how public infrastructure can bring a community together. The post We Want To Hang Out At This Electrical Substation. No, Really appeared first on WIRED.
Violence Forces Police (and Architects) to See a City Anew
On the lone gunman in the city, and why we can’t design him out of existence. The post Violence Forces Police (and Architects) to See a City Anew appeared first on WIRED.
Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy
Y Combinator’s initiative, bold and nascent though it may be, is just the latest in a long line of schemes to remake the city. The post Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy appeared first on WIRED.
NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas
Governors Island’s new park as a model for a city preparing for climate change The post NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas appeared first on WIRED.
Pharmacies Are Awful—But These Startups Could Fix Them
By bringing prescriptions to patients’ doorsteps, at no extra cost, these services could help save the U.S. billions of dollars in healthcare costs. The post Pharmacies Are Awful—But These Startups Could Fix Them appeared first on WIRED.
Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It
Spector is a tool that lets you copy typography from a book and upload it to InDesign. The post Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It appeared first onWIRED.
Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Help
The more we know about past urbanization trends, the better we can understand contemporary ones. The post Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Helpappeared first on WIRED.
In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul
Who knew an illustrated guide to New York City’s windows could be so captivating? The post In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul appeared first on WIRED.
A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library
Plans for the library don’t exist—at least, not yet. But you can already see the outline of how Obama will shape his legacy. The post A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library appeared first on WIRED.
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