Translucent Tissue Box Makes Tissues Look Like Icebergs

Because whimsy comes in all shapes and sizes, including the shape and size of a tissue box, Japanese artist Michiru crafted this one that makes tissues appear as if they’re icebergs. Clever! As far as design goes, I think this might even be more clever than the Godzilla head tissue box, which, prior to seeing this one, I assumed couldn’t be beaten.

The addition of the polar bear really sells the illusion. Of course, Michiru could have included a tiny replica of the Titanic instead but presumably opted for a more tasteful approach. I’ve been called a lot of things, but tasteful was never one of them.

Me? I don’t even have a tissue box on my desk; I just use my shirt sleeve. My wife jokingly calls me Patient Zero anytime a new bug is going around. Although now that I think about it, I wonder if she’s actually joking or just thinks I’m disgusting. Probably the latter.

[via Laughing Squid and MyModernMet]

Gantri’s Iceberg table lamp is a cool-looking light with a warm glow

With its jagged, low-poly edges, the Iceberg Table Lamp by Hannah Fink for Gantri looks quite like its source of inspiration, although it promises not to disappear as a consequence of global warming. Made in corn-based PLA, using 3D printing techniques (Gantri’s speciality), the Iceberg Lamp comes with a warm LED light on the inside to give it a cozy glow as it sits on your desk or by your bed.

The jagged edges on the Iceberg come with functionality too. The form allows you to dock devices such as mobile phones and tablets between its geometrically sculpted peaks, allowing the lamp to also serve as a stand for your smart-devices. Part ambient light, part smartphone stand, and full heartwarming design!

Designer: Hannah Fink for Gantri