Category: Design
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A Working Paper Engine Model
In a series of videos posted to YouTube, engineer Aliaksei Zholner demonstrates a miniscule V8 engine he designed that is built completely from paper (with minor bits of scotch tape to prevent friction). The engine is so tiny it fits inside the plastic container found inside a Kinder egg. In the the videos Zholner demonstrates…
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The Latest Fashion, Trending on Google
Read the full article on the NYTimes for all the Fashion details, excerpt below, and look at the actual Google charts by clicking on the inaugural report. Surging “tulle skirt” searches spread from Utah in 2013. Normcore? So last year. String bikinis? Most definitely over. Even interest in skinny jeans may be waning, if…
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The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress
Whacky Thursday indeed. The Science is fun, the forums on the Internet are scary and rude. And it is simply interesting to realize what we all see . NOTE: None of the forums or the original approach are professional in tone or appearance and as such are not approved for use or reference in the…
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When Do I Use a JPEG, GIF, or PNG?
The graphic comes from Who Is Hosting This and is meant to help us choose the right file type when saving an image. JPEG’s ability to reduce file size up to 15% without losing quality makes it useful for web pages (faster uploads and less storage space usage)—especially for colorful photos. GIF files alows for…
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Can I Use That Picture?
Editor’s note: This chart has been designed to clarify the complexities of copyright laws for the basic and regular use of images in general publications and for personal use. However, this chart, in its simplicity, cannot and does not cover all the complex nuances of copyright laws. Those who use this chart are encouraged to…