Design

March 20, 2009

Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary (25 Inspiring Ways)

Balloons on Animals What do all of these art projects have in common? They took the ordinary and made it extraordinary. You don't have to be a classically trained artist to come up with these great photos or art displays. In fact, it's even better that you're not. We've dug deep into our archives to help us prove the point. Art is most appreciated when it gives people an experience.

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February 27, 2009

20 Amazing Examples of Typography Art

As Robert Bringhurst, from The Elements of Typographic Style, once said, “Typography exists to honor content.” I couldn't agree with him more. In fact, in this set of pictures words don't just honor content, they take on a meaningful life of their own.

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February 18, 2009

The Most Comfortable Couch Ever!

In these harsh economic times all I want to do is curl up on my couch and sip on my chicken soup. Someone turn off the lights, I'll use my reading lamp to snuggle up and catch up on my reading. I'm torn about the Snuggie, that raspberry monk outfit has me wondering just what kind of comfort we're talkin' about. But, heck, throw that on me too.

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February 5, 2009

Modern Design: "Lumen" – Oil Lamp Shadow Projectors

I absolutely love this brilliant design by Brooklyn-based artist and product inventor Adam Frank. Lumen is a series of acid-etched, stainless steel, oil lamp shadow projectors. The beautifully designed lamp throws a soft shadow on the wall when lit, as the flame flickers, the shadow moves about organically. The farther Lumen is from the wall, the larger the shadow.

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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.