Welcome to upcycleDZINE
This is an independent upcycling blog that has proven to be a clever upcycle inspiration source for design and art ideas created by repurposing discarded items and giving them more value. This blog shows proves why upcycling is important and what the benefits are of repurposing.
DON'T MISS
SPIRAL_2: copper tube wall lamp by Ideesign
Hypes and trends come and go. For some time now there's a trend in the world of interior products. And that trend is the...
Empty Mailbag: Original Dutch mailbag pendant by Gilbert de Rooij
Here in The Netherlands a lot of people are looking for original old mailbags. Former Dutch mail service, PTT post , used fantastic looking bags with...
LIGHTING
UTREM LUX: amazing bottle lamp collection by DeGross
DeGross Design & Innovation is a design studio based in London. They have a vison that products should be both sustainable and cost-effective: "During...
BIPOLAIRE: wine glass pendant lamps by Tat Chao
In my opinion glass is one of the most intriguing materials to use in a design. It can be extravagant or minimal and subtile....
HOMEWARE
Stunning Golf Clubs Clothes Hangers
Regular visitors of upcycleDZINE know by now that I'm always searching for unique or outstanding upcycle design. Always trying to find a design that...
Rocking horse: upcycled from the street by Kalbut DSGN
Like I said before, as a graphic designer I’m always attracted by visuals that use lines, colors and text/characters. And traffic signs are absolutely...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: Upcycled Creations by Game of Thrones Fans
It’s rare to meet people who have not seen – or at least heard about – Game of Thrones. There are countless references to...
DIY: Wicker planters turned into eco friendly lampshades
Finally, I'm able to share with you a little DIY project that I made a few months ago. It's a project showing you what...
FASHION
Fashionable bags made from plastic and big tea sacks by Ragbag
Yes, this week starts with more upcycle design bags. I guess I've got a soft spot for bags although I just use one .
A...
Watch made out of wood by WEWOOD
Photo © WEWOODAs a watch fan, I’m always looking for a nice and different watch. This next watch is really different because it’s made...
ART | MUSIC
GUITAR EAR-O: From electric guitar to headphones by Carina Ostermayer
Today's post is again about music and upcycle design. Already several designs have featured here on upcycleDZINE that had to do with music. And...
Dream Big and Dare to Fail
Today is a special day for me, it's my birthday, so time for something different. Yup, another year has gone by and a lot...
EDITOR'S PICK
737 COWLING CHAIR by Plane Industries
Have you ever wondered what happens to discarded aircraft? A long time ago I saw a documentary about aircraft 'graveyards'. This is what they call...
