Design

September 26, 2018

The History of the Color Red: From Ancient Paintings to Louboutin Shoes

Red is not only one of the primary colors, it's also one of the first colors used by artists—dating back to prehistory. Ranging from orange tinges to deep wine hues, throughout history the color red has held special significance for cultures around the world. The warm color is most commonly associated with love in Western culture and remains an attractive, vibrant color that immediately brings attention to itself.

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September 24, 2018

This Korean Café Makes Visitors Feel Like They’ve Stepped Into a Cartoon

Most cafe owners know it takes more than just great coffee to create a successful business. From an Instagram-worthy Wes Anderson-esque cafe in the Philippines to a coffee shop shaped like a Rolleiflex camera in South Korea, a space’s design is key to drawing in customers. One cafe to have recently received hype for its novelty interior is Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 in Seoul.

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September 12, 2018

Modern Artists Reimagined as Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Dolls

Inspired by modern art history, many of today's top designers create quirky products that pay homage to the 21st century's most famous figures. This trend has culminated in an eclectic range of products, including toe-tally creative novelty socks, artistic action figures, and, thanks to designer Becky Kemp of Sketch.Ink, a collection of cute Kokeshi dolls modeled after Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Salvador Dalí. The Kokeshi has been popular in Japan since the Edo Period.

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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.