Evolution, Mother Nature or some kind of God may be responsible for designing all the beautiful animals in the world but British illustrator Alan Dalby has taken credit. His bold and colorful drawings of members from the Animal Kingdom show a great respect and appreciation for the weird and wonderful creatures we share the Earth with. Dalby's successful prints have themselves evolved into pillows, iPhone cases and more in his online shop. Such is nature.

Eating certain types of food can get boring, but playing with it never does. Brazilian artist Vanessa Dualib has made a name for herself with her creative and playful food art. To her, aubergines are whales, cauliflower is sheep and kiwis are, well, kiwis. Below is just a glimpse of her vast collection of sweet organic creatures.

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Mom, is that a ghost outside my window? No, it's the work of French artist Cédric Le Borgne and he's been installing chicken-wire men in public places around the world. Le Borgne describes himself as a "perfectionist, an intransigent artist who also works within the dimension of time," so there's a brief insight into why one might embark on such a project. His "voyageurs" exist to abolish barriers, make people think about space in new ways and to evoke poetic thought from all those who see it. That is, all those who don't first have a heart attack when they see a translucent man above their window.

Now you truly can catch 'em all: introducing 3D "Jarpets". These collectable critters are miniature projectors that, when connected to a computer via USB, can download information about any chosen animal and provide you with a holographic little friend. The project boasts its ability to satisfy children's curiosity about nature with a more practical solution than keeping a real pet. They may not be as loveable and cuddly as an actual lamb or penguin, but they'll keep those brain cells growing. A butterfly Jarpet, for instance, can assist children with observing the biological process of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Winner of the red dot design award.