Design

April 25, 2019

Designers Reimagine Notre-Dame’s Roof as an Educational Greenhouse

From the ashes of the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral, creative ideas about how to possibly reshape the space are sprouting. As ideas are being batted about for the best way to tackle the renovation, Studio NAB has released a concept for how to transform Notre-Dame into a sustainable place for inclusion and education. By transforming the roof into a greenhouse, Studio NAB pushes Notre-Dame into a new space.

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April 24, 2019

Colorful Frida Kahlo Coffee Cup Will Give You a Boost of Artistic Inspiration

As one of modern art‘s most well-known artists, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo has inspired all kinds of creative products. Most Frida Kahlo-themed gifts feature portraits of the artist, others showcase some of her favorite subjects, and some incorporate translations of her most iconic quotations. If you're a dedicated Frida fan, however, you'd probably prefer a present that blends all three of these ideas into one—like this eye-catching coffee cup by the Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

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April 19, 2019

This Bob Ross Cereal Is a Happy Little Breakfast with an Inspiring Message

In a hectic world that's always on the go, Bob Ross is a symbol of gentle, much-needed calmness. The painter and television host had the ability to help everyone—no matter their artistic prowess—to see creativity within themselves by giving them the confidence to put brush to canvas. Ross passed away more than two decades ago, but his kind demeanor lives on, thanks in part to items like the tasty (and totally edible)

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April 16, 2019

Helvetica Typeface Gets an Update for the First Time in 35 Years

The Helvetica typeface is one of the most popular in the world. From street signs to billboard advertisements, it’s everywhere you look (even if you might not realize it). It was first designed in 1957 by Swiss typeface designer Max Miedinger, with the help of Eduard Hoffmann. Its streamlined, versatile letterforms led it to become the international, typographic voice of Mid-Century Modernism.

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