Design

December 19, 2024

Couple Turns Historical Icons Into Cute and Colorful Art Toys

Caitlin and Joe, the husband-and-wife duo behind Collectable Cities, design charming art toys inspired by iconic figures. Their playful, clay-like characters whimsically revitalize real-life personalities with colorful details and unique accessories. The concept for Collectable Cities was inspired by the couple’s love of storytelling and their travel adventures. “My partner Joe and I love traveling, and became inspired by the way Asian countries have so much fun with characters,” Caitlin tells My Modern Met.

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December 9, 2024

Vertical Window-Like Tattoos Turn Cherished Memories Into Stylish Body Art

Just because a tattoo is tiny doesn't mean it can't be packed with details and colors. The work of Korea-based artist Dami Nam, aka Daldam, is proof of this. By working within narrow, vertical frames, she has the unique challenge of creating a confined yet stylish visual story. The concept of Nam's vertical tattoos sounds very simple, but only a skilled hand could deliver the sort of results the tattooist’s portfolio boasts.

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December 2, 2024

Korean Café Makes It Look Like It’s a Rainy Day Every Day Through Immersive Illusions

If you love rainy days, Rain Report in Seoul, South Korea, should be on your radar. This one-of-a-kind café lets you experience rainfall every day, creating a cozy, immersive atmosphere all 365 days of the year. Designed by the creative minds at Glow Seoul, the incredible space feels like its own self-contained ecosystem nestled in the middle of a residential area in Itaewon.

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My Modern Met

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