Design

January 21, 2019

This Japanese Fashion Model Isn’t a Human, She’s Computer Generated

Computer generated technology is rapidly improving, so much so that it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s animated. However, CGI isn’t just being used for special effects in films anymore—today the technology is also being applied to create incredibly realistic computer generated people. Meet Imma, the Japanese virtual model who’s taking the fashion industry by storm.

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January 2, 2019

11 Quirky Model Kits for Creative Builders

If you consider yourself creative, you've probably honed an array of hands-on handicrafts. If you're looking for a new practice to perfect, model-making is a fun alternative to traditional art—especially when you have a list of quirky kits at your disposal! To show just how fun this craft can be, we've compiled a collection of our favorite creative model kits.

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December 19, 2018

Kirigami Book Lets You Recreate Paper Models of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Famous Buildings

If you've ever dreamed of being a world-famous architect, now is your chance. With this set of Frank Lloyd Wright Paper Models by Marc Hagan-Guirey—the creative designer and artist behind Paper Dandy—you can channel one of the practice's most prolific figures as you play with paper. Each set of DIY paper models comes with ready-to-build structures inspired by 14 of Frank Lloyd Wright's most iconic creations.

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December 14, 2018

Boarding This Beautiful ‘Kyotrain’ Feels Like Stepping Into a Traditional Japanese Inn

Even with its cutting-edge technology and ultra modern art, Japan is proud of its past. In homage to the country's history and customs, contemporary designers constantly look to traditional models for inspiration. This approach has culminated in coffee shop tea houses, Kei truck gardens, and, most recently, a train masquerading as an inn. Called the Kyotrain Garaku, this train boasts an interior reminiscent of a ryokan, or a traditional Japanese inn.

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