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
BICHOS: branch lighting by Martinho Pita
A fantastic source of inspiration is nature. Wether you're looking for colors, forms, materials or textures, it can all be found in nature. One of...
DIY: Floating Book Wall by Ronja Lotte
Books, books and books. An object that has been and will be around for a long time. Reading a book is a unique experience....
LIGHTING
Motorcycle Floor Lamp by Classified Moto
Lots of people own a motorcycle. Two of my brothers in law, a couple of friends and my neighbours all have a motorcycle. One...
Lampshade Stand by Ideenklette
Sometimes I ask myself why I like upcycle design? First answer that pops up in my mind is that upcycle design attracts my attention....
HOMEWARE
Unit of Measure: Tabletop out of yardsticks by Patina White
I've said it before, but as a graphic designer I really like rulers and yardsticks. Lines, numbers, typo, that's what makes them interesting. And...
Wingin’ It: piano wood collection by BRC Designs
It always gives me a good feeling if I'm able to show you another great example of upcycle design. But on a day like...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: upcycle bicycle rims into Boole pendant light by Relevé...
For those who also followed upcycleDZINE, might know Relevé Design. I've featured the 96 LOTUS pendant light, designed by Bao-Khang Luu, founder of Relevé...
DIY: Drawer Lamp by Catherine Hug
After cutting in books and drilling holes, it's time for our precious books to have a nice place. Books deserve a prominent place in...
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 .
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CAN-WATCH: from soda-can to watch by Alchemist Creations
This next upcycle design should be interesting to a lot of people. Not only watch-fans but also people who are concerned about the amount...
ART | MUSIC
CITY SERIES: scrap wood cityscapes by James McNabb
Here on upcycleDZINE you can find several upcycle design pieces made out of scrap wood. The first time I saw one of those designs...
Wall Sculptures made out of Upcycled Materials by ScoobaFish
This blog is mostly about upcycle design. But there's another way to use upcycling and that's by creating art. It's amazing to see what...
EDITOR'S PICK
Lamp Fan: second life for fan guards by Fantasized
Today's upcycle design is all about fans guards, protective cages. In May there was a post about the 'Vintage Fan Lamp' by DanCordero. A...
