In DESIGN

Behind the Design: Bronsen's Geometric Animal Sculpts (You Need One of Each)

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When your desktop, coffee table or countertop is covered in nothing but papers and pizza stains, there are two things you need–A low-maintenance, oxygen-producing plant and a ceramic animal sculpt. It is then people will say things such as, “My what eclectic taste they have. I want to be their friend.” Plants are easy to come by and now, with Project Safari, you can have your perfectly symmetrical animal sculpt. It’s a new project from Brooklyn-based Bronsen and gang. We get the low down, how now from product designer Justin Johnsen, with detail shots on the process.

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Faith in Eventually

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Ever feel like you’re working on a project FOREVER? It’s evident when you look over in the mirror at work and you’ve turned into a 120 year old man with half a mouth of teeth. It’s not all that bad though. Eventually, things will get done. As Jason Fried puts it, it’s hard to live…

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In FAB

Prevent Bloody Nubs With Jude Pullen's 3D Printed Rabbet Tool

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By the looks of your scarred hands covered in dried glue and scabs, I’m guessing you like to cut up a few sheet of cardboard here and there for building models or, just for fun. Although those wounds are part of the joy (and looks of disgust when you shake someone’s hand), there are less violent ways to cut and trim cardboard. Our fav design modeler, Jude Pullen, is at it again, but this time he shows you how to make a tool to help in the cardboard cutting craft, with a 3D printed Card Rabbet Tool, to make the cleanest cuts for a super secure joint.

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In APPS

Weekly App Smack 16: New Adobe Apps Edition

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Time for another round of apps that cover the spectrum of your beloved mobile device, be it iPhone, Android or Windows!

The Weekly App Smack is the best of design and productivity apps (and maybe a couple of fun ones, too) for the busy design or engineering professional and this week we have a list sure to make you more efficient.

This week we’re taking a look at the latest Adobe apps that were announced earlier this week that you might find useful in your inspiration and design process.

Have an app suggestion that’s made your life easier or changed up your workflow?

Let us know in the comments below or send it in to tips@www.solidsmack.com.

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