Design

September 7, 2017

Wild Facial Hairstyles From the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships

Year after year, the eccentric entrants of the World Beard and Moustache Championships wow us with their creatively coiffed facial hair. Now, the quirky hairstyles are back—and bolder than ever—as this year's competition is in full swing. Each one-of-a-kind ‘do simultaneously showcases the individual's unique style and the impressive extent of his hairstyling abilities. Many of the mesmerizing coiffures are abstract in design, composed of concentric circles, swirling shapes, and swooping lines.

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August 30, 2017

Perfectly Preserved “Time Capsule” House Hasn’t Changed Since the ’90s

From the outside, this 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom home may look like a standard suburban residence. However, don't let its white stucco façade fool you—its interior is a blast from the past. Presented by Mark Z Properties and located in Waterford, Michigan, this perfectly preserved time capsule house is stuck in the year it was built: 1996. Upon entering the waterfront home, guests are greeted by a teal and pink living room featuring wall-to-wall carpeting, black accent pieces, and no shortage of bold patterns.

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August 28, 2017

Design Lover Reveals Striking Color Palettes of Beloved TV Shows, Films, and Music Videos

The importance of color can’t be overstated. In art, design, and film, it plays a vital role in fostering the mood of a composition or scene. Instagrammer Palette Maniac has a “love for colors” that defines the entirety of their account. Using screencaps from film, television shows, and music videos, they extract the prevailing color palettes and display them underneath the image.

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August 24, 2017

Former Cartoonist Creates Tiny Tattoos of Simply Adorable Characters and Scenes

Istanbul-based artist Ahmet Cambaz designs tiny tattoos that are as skillfully created as as they are delightfully adorable. As a former cartoonist, Cambaz finds inspiration in illustration, applying the artistic techniques he learned during his drawing days to each piece of body art. Rendered in delicate lines and featuring minimal color, each tiny tattoo offers an understated way to adorn the body.

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My Modern Met

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