Design

July 8, 2019

Sony Celebrates Walkman’s 40th Anniversary with Epic Retrospective Exhibition

Kids of the '80s and '90s are sure to remember the Walkman. The portable media player was first originally released on July 1, 1979 and revolutionized the way people listened to music—it allowed us to listen to tunes on the go. It was created by SONY co-founder Masaru Ibuka, who felt the brand’s existing portable player was too heavy, bulky, and expensive.

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June 28, 2019

This Inflatable 6-Person “Party Boat” Comes with Its Own Built-In Cooler

Ever dreamed of living the yacht lifestyle? If a luxury, multi-million dollar sailboat isn’t in your budget, this inflatable, 6-person pool float is the next best thing. Made by Sun Pleasure, the giant blow-up raft is shaped just like a real sea boat. It has enough room for plenty of friends and even comes with a built-in cooler and eight cup holders, so you can have a party out on the water.

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June 20, 2019

Doctor Reimagines the Human Body as a Subway Map

We've seen some creative subway maps, but nothing quite as inventive as this scientific data visualization. Created by Tufts Medical Center resident physician Jonathan Simmonds M.D., this clever subway map takes riders on a journey through the human body. Basing his work on the traditional map of the London Underground, Simmonds has created 13 color-coded lines that move throughout the body.

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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.