design
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Secret Trick Turns Your Facebook Photos Into Awesome Text Art
We’re not exactly sure why they’re doing it yet, but a self-described ‘Web standards fanatic’ named Mathias Bynens has discovered that Facebook and Instagram are automatically making ASCII art versions of every photo you upload. And accessing the lo-fi versions of your images is super easy.
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According To IKEA, We’ve Hit ‘Peak Home Furnishings’
IKEA’s head of sustainability reckons that Western consumers are at the limit in terms of stuff they can actually buy, a situation he’s referred to as “peak home furnishings”.
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Architecture’s Top Prize Went To An Incredible Chilean Architect You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
The Pritzker Prize was announced this morning, an award which many consider to be the highest honour for design. This year’s prize went to Alejandro Aravena, a Chilean architect who you may not know — but you definitely should get to know his work.
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Young People Used These Absurd Little Cards To Get Laid In The 19th Century
Victorians loved to communicate via calling card. It was the proper, dignified way to communicate with other people. But wouldn’t you know, young people just had to mess it up. Check out these oh so risque Victorian flirtation cards.