Posts by Jenny Zhang

Design
April 5, 2015

Remarkable 240-Year-Old Doll Automaton Can Write Actual Programmable Text

Designed and constructed in the 1770s, this extraordinary little doll is actually a self-operating machine that's believed by some to be one of the oldest examples of a computer. Known as “The Writer,” the automaton was built by Swiss-born watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz in order to entertain nobility and promote watches. In addition to “The Writer,” the ingenious craftsman created two other incredible doll automata with the help of his son Henri-Louis and Jean-Frdric Leschot.

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Design
April 3, 2015

TransLook: An Innovative Transparent Display Case That Combines Digital Art and Interactive Information

From smart watches to phones to TVs, advanced interactive technology is occupying more and more of our daily lives. Emotive Digital–a startup based in San Jose, California and Seoul, South Korea–aims to develop that technology one step further with TransLook, a highly innovative transparent display case that could radically change the way we engage with brands, advertisements, and information while shopping.

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Photography
March 23, 2015

Improve Your Photography Skills with These 9 Photo Composition Tips by Steve McCurry

Looking to up your photography game? Luckily, the Cooperative of Photography has created a fantastic video on photographic composition using tips and images by legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry. Each of the nine pointers is illustrated with examples from McCurry's stunning portfolio. Read on to learn from the master photographer himself. 1. Rule of Thirds Place points of interest on intersections. Position important elements along the lines. 2.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.