Design

April 22, 2019

Artist Paints Landscapes on Jackets Turning the Wearer into a Walking Art Gallery

Self-taught artist Feliks Kaparchuk, aka ColorByFeliks, recreates the beauty of the natural world in unconventional places. The tranquil scenes of towering trees, endless starry skies, and glassy waters inhabit the back of denim jackets and tote bags to turn the wearer into a mobile art gallery. “I think painting on different surfaces is just another way to be creative with my artwork.

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April 14, 2019

Designer Creates 3D-Printed Press That Allows Anyone to Print Art From Home

Printmaking has been around for hundreds of years, and it’s still popular today among many contemporary artists who want to achieve the traditional, embossed aesthetic. However, printing presses are expensive and extremely heavy, making them inaccessible to a lot of people. That’s why Martin Schneider is on a mission to make basic printmaking machinery available to everyone by designing a miniature, 3D-printed press.

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April 6, 2019

Interview: The Alphabet Poetically Reimagined with the Human Body

The alphabet is a source of inspiration for many creatives, past and present. From calligraphy to hand-drawn letter art, our familiar abcs are often transformed from standard typefaces to eye-catching works of art. Hollywood photographer Douglas Kirkland and his wife Françoise are two of the latest contemporaries to artistically interpret the standard alphabet in a new way. Taking inspiration from Erté's iconic Art Deco-style Alphabet Suite (created between 1927 and 1967)

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March 27, 2019

3D Bookmarks Come to Life When Pressed Between the Pages of Your Favorite Book

Do you love to read? If so, you probably have a favorite bookmark. While simple paper page-markers can get the job done, MyBookmark believes that these tiny tools are packed with potential, culminating in a collection of 3D bookmarks bursting with character. Inspired by classic literature, pop culture, and everything in between, these bookmarks feature an eye-catching cast of characters.

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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.