Conceptual ads do more than push a product or service, they pack a punch, and deliver a powerful message in an interesting way. Here are some of the most brilliant conceptual print ads that capture imagination while effectively promoting their brands. See all forty at Graphic Design Blog. More on advertising.  

If you were to touch dry ice, it wouldn’t be anything like touching water ice. So what’s it like? Is it hot or cold? And would it leave a mark? If you ever have to handle dry ice, you want to be sure to wear heavy gloves, because a block of dry ice has a …

This is a series of pictures of the Tibetan practice of sky burials. It involves cutting a corpse and exposing it to birds of prey. Burial isn’t practical in Tibet because of the permafrost condition of the ground. Cremation isn’t practical because of the shortage of fuel to burn. Another factor is the Buddhist belief …

After spending fifteen years working on packaging and corporate identity, freelance illustrator, Glenn Jones, bravely moved onto t-shirt designs. His clever, funny, and perfectly-drawn designs are gaining massive attention, and for good reason. Check out a preview of his 200 plus hilarious designs below: See all 209 at Digital Art Empire. Lots more on illustration.

They say we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but that’s often exactly how we choose one wine bottle over another. These wine label designers must have kept that thought in mind when they created these amazing and unique wine label designs. Check out a few below: See all thirty must-see wine labels at …

I’m on the hunt for good examples for my next book, The Art of Enchantment. A salient point takes the truth or the fact and makes it communicate the impact of your decision. All salient points are truthful but not all truths are salient points. For example, imagine if a label on the cheeseburger you …

Etsy is the perfect place to find unique crafty creations, but sometimes the ruffles, bedazzles, and severed doll heads get a little out of hand and you end up with crafts that make painted macaroni look like a Martha Stewart project. Comedian April Winchell’s website, Regretsy, collects the most bizarre Etsy crafts for plenty of …

The number of sea turtles inadvertently snared by commercial fishing gear over the past 20 years may reach into the millions, according to the first peer-reviewed study to compile sea turtle bycatch data from gillnet, trawl, and longline fisheries worldwide. Six of the world’s seven species of sea turtles are currently listed as vulnerable, endangered, …

Many of us drop in at the gym regularly to keep our bodies fit and flexible, but what about our minds? Strategy games provide one of the best workouts going for keeping the brain in shape — and they can be a ton of fun. What makes a game mind-bending? The best games demand both …

Abandoned buildings can be beautiful, or downright scary. But as curious humans we feel the urge to explore them anyway. Here are the top ten creepy but stunning abandoned ruins. See a few below: Abandoned submarine base, Ukraine The ruins of Detroit by Marchand and Meffre See and learn more about all ten at The …

“An infectious disease walks into a bar. The bartender says, ‘We don’t serve infectious diseases here,’ and the infectious disease says, ‘Well, you’re not a very good host.’” Ba-dum-chi. If you enjoyed that joke and fancy yourself a fellow science geek, you’ll love this funny video by science comedian (yes, you read that correctly) Brian …

What’s tiny but mighty, messy but adorable, and ready for its big debut? A new baby ostrich, African penguin, tortoise, or chicken hatching from its shell! Check out these incredible photos that capture the miracle of life. See a preview below: All together now, “aww.” See them all at Daily Mail. Love animals? So do …