How to Make Things

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Malachite Opal

This animation captures the essence of the special patterns of malachite and opal.

The Stella Color Function

Create a color palette by picking a random starting hue and a random range around that hue on the color wheel.

Kaleidoscope

A colorful dynamic kaleidoscope animation.

Phone Wallpaper Generator

Download a completely unique phone wallpaper that no one else has.

Depths of the Mandelbrot Set Fractal

Generate a part of the Mandelbrot Set fractal every few seconds.

Grid Matrix

An animated grid of colorful squares that travel linearly and sometimes split into 4.

Random Canvas (with phone widget)

A dynamic, ever-changing canvas that brings vibrant abstract patterns to your screen, creating a unique visual experience every few seconds.

Colorized Conway’s Game of Life

In this interactive Conway's Game of Life, you can adjust the initial pattern by clicking individual cells. The Auto Animation Switch and color options introduce a chance for intricate and random cell inversions for an added visual effect, creating evolving, unpredictable animations.

Sound Swarm

In this rhythm game, simply avoid the colorful squares.

Swarml

A game: move your mouse or finger to simply avoid the incoming swarm of squares.

Floral Spirographs

A dynamic simulated animation of spirograph flowers blooming, with free-to-use source code.

Point Web

Points move with gentle speed, bouncing off the canvas edges, while their colorful network of connections constantly evolves.

Bubbles

A soothing visual display of colorful bubbles that appear, grow, and fade away over time.

Virtual Spirograph

This spirograph generator creates and animates spirographs.

Polygon Critters

Each Polygon Critter begins as a hexagon, and upon collision, they bounce off of each other and can steal each other's vertices.

Firework Squares

This animation simulates colorful square "fireworks" that rise from the bottom of the screen and explode.

Star-washed Sand-splash Inspired by Owen Maresh

Colorful circular disks placed by math that change color over time.

Gravity Wells

Create your own gravity circles or simply watch the ones that generate automatically.

Julia Fractal Maker

Use this fractal generator to interact with the mesmerizing beauty of Julia fractals.

Extending Kant’s Idea of Genius with the NP Problem

The genius operates as if they have access to a shortcut (which in computational terms would be a non-existent or highly unlikely "P = NP" scenario).

GlyphPick 2 (MegaGlyph)

GlyphPick 2 - MegaGlyph! Find the Glyph. Simple yet challenging.

Hash Glyphs

The Hash Glyphs toy allows you to generate unique patterns with randomly chosen colors and symmetrical designs.

589 Music

Lo-Fi beats and other music presented by 589 Designs.

Free to Use Royalty Free Images

A page of free to use, royalty free images by 589 Designs. Updated periodically.

Cottagecore is in!

Cottagecore is more than just a visual trend; it's a lifestyle that encourages a return to simpler times and a closer connection with nature.

What would Kant Say about AI Art?

AI-generated art relies on mathematical algorithms and vast datasets, raising questions about whether it can meet Kant’s criteria for genius and true beauty.

Nietzsche's Philosophy of Art: The Art Impulse

The concept of art impulse is central to Nietzsche’s philosophy on art: Dionysian vs. Apollonian

What is 589?

What is 589, and why is it significant?

How to Clean Your Clear Phone Case

1. Slightly Dampen a Paper Towel
2. Wipe Gently but Firmly
3. Dry Completely

Is AI Art, Art? Why AI Art is a Legitimate and Valuable Form of Creativity

Today, we're tackling a topic that's sparked much debate in the creative world: AI-generated art. Is it truly art? I argue that it is, and here's why.

Corporate Gifts for Clients: Making a Lasting Impression

By choosing art-based gifts, you can go beyond the traditional corporate presents and offer something truly unique and memorable.

100+ Stylish iPhone Cases with Card Holder