Design

March 14, 2017

Designer Creates Whimsical New Font That Changes Shape as You Type

Designer Odysseas Galinos Paparounis is always looking toward the future. As the founder of Høly, an agency made up of “curious explorers of design,” the Greek graphic designer's innovative and imaginative approach to typography is particularly evident in his newest creation, Futuracha Pro—a typeface that evolves before your eyes. Futuracha Pro features Art Nouveau-like swirls and curves contrasted by simple serifs. While this whimsical look may be eye-catching as is, its design truly comes to life as you type.

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March 13, 2017

Tattoo Artist Captures the Carefree Fluidity of Watercolor Paint in Colorful Tattoos

Watercolor paintings and tattoos seem like an unlikely pair, but when they're put together, the results are stunning. Time and time again we've been wowed by the carefree fluidity that the fine art medium brings to contemporary body art. Aleksandra Katsan is one artist creating watercolor tattoos, and she incorporates ethereal brushstrokes as well as unpredictable splatters of pigment into her body art designs.

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March 7, 2017

Adorable Couple Married for 37 Years Loves to Wear Matching Outfits

They may be in their 60s, but this well-dressed duo proves that fashion is fun at any age. Whether it's through identical patterns, impeccable color coordination, or, most impressively, a combination of both, the matching married couple from Japan always makes sure that their meticulously-planned outfits go together. Endearingly known on Instagram as bonpon511—an adorable amalgamation of their names followed by a reference to their anniversary, May 11, 1980—the color-coordinated couple shares snaps of their stylish ensembles.

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February 27, 2017

World-Class French Restaurant Redesigned with Modern Twist on Classic Aesthetic

World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse is known for his remarkable restaurants and his many, many Michelin stars. As the head chef of Monte Carlo's Le Louis XV in the 1980s, Ducasse put the restaurant on the map, where it has remained ever since. In 2015, nearly 30 years later, the iconic restaurant underwent a restoration led by Ducasse that successfully improved its interior without sacrificing its highly regarded reputation.

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