Design

August 15, 2019

Artist Crafts Tiny Embroidered Pins to Add Fun Flair to Any Outfit

Embroidery is a great way to embellish ordinary articles of clothing. The only downside? Adorning fabric with stitches is a relatively permanent decision, so you have to be sure you're ready to take the plunge—unless you're familiar with the work of Irem Yazici. The self-taught fiber artist has created a collection of embroidery pins that allows you to customize your clothes without the commitment.

Read Article

August 14, 2019

Clever Smartphone Attachment Keeps Cats’ Attention Long Enough for Purrfect Selfies

If you have a cat, you know they’re notoriously difficult to photograph. Our feline friends have a mind of their own, and definitely don’t have time to sit for a selfie—they have too much napping, eating, and chasing their own tails to do. But what if we could lure them into posing with a distracting toy? This is the idea behind Bubblegum Stuff’s smartphone attachment called Cat Selfie.

Read Article

August 10, 2019

25+ Simple Tattoo Ideas Offering Creative Ways to Say More with Less

Tattoos have transitioned from being a taboo form of art to something that people of all ages wear on their bodies. As the visual styles grow beyond the traditional sailor tattoos, they now encompass elements of fine art with designs influenced by watercolor painting and abstract imagery. There is a seemingly endless pool of tattoo inspiration available! But what if you want body art that’s on the simpler side?

Read Article

August 9, 2019

102-Year-Old Tattooist Is Keeping an Ancient Philippine Tattoo Tradition Alive

At 102 years old, Whang-Od Oggay (who also goes by Whang-od or Maria Oggay) is helping to keep an ancient tradition alive in the Kalinga province of the Philippines. She’s the country’s oldest mambabatok, a traditional Kalinga tattooist. Each morning at dawn, Whang-Od wakes to craft a mixture of ink from pine soot and water in preparation to apply hand-tapped tattoos on the bodies of people from around the world.

Read Article

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.