Design

February 4, 2017

Sweet Birth Cards Cleverly Open Up to Reveal Baby’s Arrival

Announcing the arrival of a new little bundle of joy is an exciting event for all new parents. To make the milestone even more memorable, freelance designers and “creative lovebirds” Jacques and Lise have created a series of adorable unfolding birth announcements that put a playful spin on the traditional greeting card. Reminiscent of an interactive pop-up book, each card cleverly reveals a hidden scene through a simple folding technique.

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February 1, 2017

Artist Chronicles a Whole Year by Creating a New Obscure Knot Every Day

For most people, New Year's resolutions typically involve exercising more, improving diets, or managing finances responsibly. For Windy Chien, however, kicking off 2016 meant enriching her life through a unique skill—tying a beautiful new knot every day of the year. She began her project by constructing four knots on January 4th, 2016, and by New Year’s Eve she had tied 366 knots.

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January 19, 2017

25+ Playful Kitchenware for People Who Love Animals

Whether you’re a master chef or can barely boil pasta, it doesn’t matter—cooking should be fun. Making the task enjoyable is easier than you think. Simply changing your kitchen utensils can bring some welcome whimsy to your stove and oven. Animals—both real and fictitious—are a fantastic way to do this. From quacky colanders to mythical ladles to pensive cheese graters, it’s a cinch to accessorize your space with animal themed kitchen tools.

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January 11, 2017

Classic Tattoos With a Typography Twist Honor Beloved Typeface Designs

In a series of expertly inked illustrations, Brazil-based graphic designer Will Jr perfectly pairs traditional tattoos of yesteryear with modern typography. Aptly named TypeTatts, his collection of body art designs convey both a nostalgia for the past and an adoration for today's typefaces. Each digital drawing presents a single letter rendered in a familiar font, spanning Helvetica, Garamond, Raleway, Playfair, and Futura.

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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.