Design

December 11, 2019

Pantone Announces Tranquil ‘Classic Blue’ as 2020 Color of the Year

There’s more than fluffy snow and the holidays to look forward to in the winter. Both designers and color aficionados know that each December, Pantone announces the new “Color of the Year” to inspire art and design in all of its forms for the upcoming year. The color experts at Pantone make their pick based on “what is needed in our world today.

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December 6, 2019

10+ Creative Baby Yoda Gifts That’ll Honor “The Child” of Star Wars

If you have access to the Disney+ platform, chances are that you’ve been introduced to The Mandalorian, the Star Wars live-action series. And even if you aren’t watching the show, it’s hard to escape images of Baby Yoda (aka The Child) that are flooding the internet. He’s been the subject of many memes; so, naturally, you might want to have your own Baby Yoda merchandise to immortalize this instant pop culture icon.

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December 4, 2019

Woman Creates “Memory Bears” From the Clothes of People’s Loved Ones

British student Mary MacInnes founded her own small business in March of 2014, as part of a local challenge for youth entrepreneurship. Using a start-up fund of only £10 (about $13) and her expert sewing talents, MacInnes began making teddy bears with a special secret to them. These stuffed animals were not just cute faces—MacInnes made them from the clothing of people’s loved ones to help them through bereavement.

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