Design
52 unrolled threads about design, each one readable on a single page.
- Aug 19, 2024
The Olympics but high fashion. All 30 Teams (Thread)
SummaryA creative fashion designer reimagines Olympic opening ceremony uniforms for 30 countries by blending each nation's flag colors, traditional garments, and cultural symbols with high-end designer brands and historical references. Each outfit tells a story about the country's heritage, from Morocco's djellaba-inspired red look to Egypt's pharaoh-influenced design.16 tweets2 min read - Aug 23, 2024
Thread of crazy painting details 🧵 1. It's all in the eyes
SummaryA thread showcasing incredible hidden details and artistic techniques in famous paintings throughout history, from Van Eyck's mirror reflections and Caravaggio's self-portraits to Michelangelo's symbolism and Rembrandt's masterful brushwork. Features 30+ examples demonstrating how master artists embedded layers of meaning, optical illusions, and meticulous craftsmanship into their works.31 tweets4 min read - Nov 20, 2024
WORST REDESIGNS A THREAD 🧵
SummaryA thread showcasing notorious brand and product redesigns that fans considered downgrades, including failures from Pepsi, Coca-Cola, BMW, Discord, Apple, and many others that disappointed consumers and enthusiasts.18 tweets2 min read - Jan 4, 2025
build your apartment 🎀 an interactive thread
SummaryAn interactive thread where users can customize and build their ideal apartment by choosing from various options for building location, living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, desk, lamp, bedside table, and chair.17 tweets2 min read - Nov 3, 2024
Simple Ideas, Big Impacts 🧵 1. Mesh drains in Australia prevent water bodies pollution. Should be a worldwide standard.
SummaryA collection of 25 innovative design and infrastructure solutions from around the world that solve everyday problems with simple yet effective ideas, ranging from water pollution prevention and renewable energy generation to accessibility features and emergency response systems.25 tweets3 min read - Oct 8, 2024
tysm for asking HERE IS MY LIST OF MUSHROOMS THAT ARE SCARIER THAN CHICKEN OF THE WOODS for all your Infected design needs 🧟♂️🍄 Starting STRONG with Clathrus Archeri, Devil's Fingers. This lil sti...
SummaryA thread showcasing creepy and visually striking mushroom species including Devil's Fingers (which smells like corpses), Bleeding Tooth fungus (with red droplets), Earthstars (puffing spores), Dead Man's Fingers (zombie-like appearance), and bioluminescent Ghost Fungus. The author explains why these would be perfect for horror/infected designs despite not being particularly dangerous.12 tweets1 min read - Feb 6, 2025
No, you’re not crazy! Night scenes DO LOOK darker now than they did in the decades prior. But it’s not because cinematographers refuse to light their scenes (common misconception). It’s because the...
SummaryModern night scenes appear darker than older films not because cinematographers refuse to light them, but because contemporary lighting philosophy prioritizes "motivated lighting" (light sources believable within the environment) over older unmotivated approaches. Cinematographers intentionally choose to light scenes realistically, accepting darker silhouettes and lower contrast ratios as artistic choices, though some modern filmmakers are shifting back to adding extra light for visibility.13 tweets2 min read - Oct 27, 2024
GTA San Andreas is 20 years old and it is still more detailed than games releasing TODAY. It's still insane what Rockstar managed to pull off on the PS2 hardware. Here are 10 insane small & hidde...
SummaryA retrospective thread highlighting 10 hidden details in GTA San Andreas that showcase Rockstar's impressive attention to detail on PS2 hardware, including features like NPC debt collection, dynamic animations based on weight, and environmental interactions that surpass some modern games.14 tweets2 min read - Oct 23, 2024
decorate + organize your desk! an interactive thread 🧵 ⌨️🌿💻🖱~
SummaryAn interactive thread where readers customize and decorate their ideal desk setup by choosing furniture, accessories, lighting, plants, and decorations through a series of polls.25 tweets3 min read - Jul 21, 2025
Incredible Japan 🇯🇵 🧵 1. this is really crazy
SummaryA thread showcasing Japan's innovative infrastructure, engineering, and cultural traditions, including advanced bicycle parking systems, earthquake-resistant buildings, traditional crafts, eco-friendly technology, and artistic practices like rice paddy art.16 tweets2 min read - Dec 1, 2024
Crazy Things from the Past ~ A Thread 🧵 1. Seats of an airplane, 1930
SummaryA collection of 30 fascinating historical artifacts and inventions from the past 2,000+ years, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts and Victorian-era household items to early 20th-century innovations in transportation, technology, and everyday tools. The thread showcases the creativity and ingenuity of past civilizations through creative solutions to practical problems.30 tweets4 min read - Dec 7, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily still the most detailed open world game ever made, even 6 years later, nothing has come close. Here are 10 amazing details from RDR2 that will literally blow your mind...
SummaryA thread highlighting 10 impressive environmental and physics details in Red Dead Redemption 2, including realistic animal behavior, body decomposition, weather effects, weapon maintenance mechanics, and context-specific animation systems that demonstrate why the game remains one of the most detailed open worlds ever created.14 tweets2 min read - Oct 16, 2024
Yes, I can. 🧵
SummaryFabric weight, measured in ounces or grams per square meter, significantly affects how clothing hangs and wrinkles. Heavier fabrics (12-14oz for suits) are more forgiving and hold their shape better, while lighter fabrics show wrinkles more readily; historically men wore much heavier fabrics that looked sharper, but modern lightweight 'luxurious' fabrics require better tailoring to compensate.15 tweets2 min read - Sep 6, 2024
Oh I know! First let’s talk about the lights. They’ve got an array of 5 circular trusses. These contain moving beam lights (yellow), moving wash lights (green), followspots on the 3rd/4th rings (pur...
SummaryA detailed breakdown of the professional lighting setup used in the French talk show Quotidien, comparing its theatrical 'round' staging and multi-light array approach to typical American talk show lighting. The key advantages include lower-hanging lights that create eye sparkle, an embedded-light table that bounces and fills shadows, and a higher ratio of rim-to-key lighting that separates subjects from backgrounds.9 tweets1 min read - Aug 5, 2025
I disagree. I will tell you what's wrong with his jeans. 🧵
SummaryA detailed fashion analysis explaining why low-rise jeans don't work well with tailored jackets. The thread breaks down classic tailoring principles, explains the structural differences between jeans and trousers, and recommends specific jean brands and cuts that pair better with sport coats.10 tweets1 min read - Jun 20, 2025
Japón no es un país. Es una dimensión paralela. Donde lo imposible… sucede a diario. 🧵⤵️ 1/ Árbol de glicina de 150 años en Japón.
SummaryUn hilo que celebra la excelencia japonesa mediante ejemplos de innovación, diseño, respeto y responsabilidad en aspectos cotidianos: desde sistemas de transporte eficientes hasta baños automáticos, servicio al cliente impecable y convivencia armoniosa. El autor argumenta que el desarrollo de Japón no proviene de más recursos o trabajo, sino de valores fundamentales de respeto y responsabilidad inculcados desde la infancia.24 tweets3 min read - Dec 29, 2024
GTA 4 is still ahead of most open world titles in terms of details, physics, and atmosphere with Liberty City, and this is a game that's nearly 17 years old. Here are 10 hidden & small details fr...
SummaryA thread highlighting 10 hidden details in GTA 4 that demonstrate its exceptional design and realism, including features like functioning paramedics, realistic traffic stops, a fully modeled subway system, and intricate physics mechanics. Despite being nearly 17 years old, GTA 4's Liberty City remains superior to most modern open-world games in atmosphere and detail.15 tweets2 min read - Nov 4, 2024
Ideas simples, grandes impactos 🧵 1. Los desagües de malla en Australia evitan la contaminación de los cuerpos de agua. Deberían ser una norma mundial.
SummaryUn hilo con 25 ideas innovadoras de ingeniería y diseño que resuelven problemas cotidianos, desde mallas de desagüe en Australia que previenen contaminación, hasta paneles solares en carreteras de Corea del Sur con carriles para bicicletas, sistemas de tráfico inteligentes, y tecnologías de accesibilidad. Cada idea demuestra cómo soluciones simples pueden generar grandes impactos en infraestructura, sostenibilidad y calidad de vida.28 tweets3 min read - Feb 19, 2025
Every aspect of life is being stripped of color. Many have noticed this trend — but why exactly is it happening? Something deeper is going on… (thread) 🧵
SummaryA thread explores why color is disappearing from modern life—80% of new cars are now grayscale, film uses muted color grades, and brands adopt neutral palettes. The shift stems from Western philosophy's prioritization of form over sensory experience (dating back to Plato), modernism's extreme rationalism, and commercial incentives to appeal to the broadest possible audiences without offending anyone.17 tweets2 min read - Aug 13, 2024
Lots of people asking me to comment on this photo, so I will explain why Trump wears these shoulder pads. 🧵
SummaryA thread explaining why Trump wears heavily padded shoulder suits. The author discusses how extended shoulder padding creates a broader V-shaped silhouette to compensate for narrow shoulders, and analyzes the trade-offs between the authoritative appearance of padded shoulders versus the artificiality that shows when sitting down.12 tweets1 min read