Design
57 unrolled threads about design, each one readable on a single page.
Wisdom Kaye@modsiwWThe 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by blending each nation's flag colors, traditional garments, and cultural symbols with high-end designer brands and historical references.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.Aug 19, 202416 tweets♥ 488K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread 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.Aug 23, 202431 tweets♥ 517K
The Cultural Tutor@culturaltutorThe Danger of Minimalist Design (& the death of detail) A short thread...
SummaryThe thread critiques the widespread adoption of unconscious minimalist design across architecture, products, and corporate branding, arguing that the removal of detail strips away identity and character from everyday objects and public spaces. The author contrasts intentional minimalism as an art movement with the problematic cultural drift toward absolute simplification and neutrality, suggesting this reflects a loss of meaning in contemporary design.Jun 18, 202217 tweets♥ 427K
sea@neverlieWORST 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.Nov 20, 202418 tweets♥ 465KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe coolest movie posters of all time - a thread 🧵 1. Star Wars: Episode I (1999)
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 25 iconic movie posters from classics like Vertigo and Alien to modern films like Her, highlighting the artistic techniques, designers, and cultural significance behind each memorable design. The thread celebrates the craft of poster design and its role in cinema history.May 23, 202427 tweets♥ 418K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesThe 2024 Summer Olympics officially begin today in Paris 🇫🇷 A thread of the best uniforms of the Paris 2024 Olympics 🧵 1. Team Mongolia 🇲🇳
SummaryA thread showcasing the best Olympic opening ceremony uniforms from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, featuring 22 countries' official team outfits including Mongolia, Haiti, USA, Australia, France, and many others.Jul 26, 202423 tweets♥ 356K
💐@msmsysfbuild 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.Jan 4, 202517 tweets♥ 345K
Wolf of X@WolfofXSimple 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.Nov 3, 202425 tweets♥ 264K
Gnome Anne May Perceive Me@annethegnometysm 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.Oct 8, 202412 tweets♥ 234K
Valentina Vee@valentinaveeNo, 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.Feb 6, 202513 tweets♥ 246K
Synth Potato🥔@SynthPotatoGTA 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.Oct 27, 202414 tweets♥ 196K
juli ☕️🎄@blehhidcdecorate + 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.Oct 23, 202425 tweets♥ 162K
The Adventurous Soul@TAdventurousoulIncredible 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.Jul 21, 202516 tweets♥ 146K
Raghu@IndiaTales7Crazy 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.Dec 1, 202430 tweets♥ 131KSynth Potato🥔@SynthPotatoRed 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.Dec 7, 202414 tweets♥ 134K
derek guy@dieworkwearYes, 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.Oct 16, 202415 tweets♥ 134KValentina Vee@valentinaveeOh 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.Sep 6, 20249 tweets♥ 123Kderek guy@dieworkwearI 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.Aug 5, 202510 tweets♥ 124K
Alexandra🌞@Alexalvz12Japón 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.Jun 20, 202524 tweets♥ 99.6KSynth Potato🥔@SynthPotato