Design

October 18, 2021

25 Charming Gifts to Creatively Celebrate Japan’s “Culture Day”

Since 1948, Japan has celebrated Culture Day, or Bunka No Hi, on November 3. This national holiday is held to honor the nation's cultural traditions, from its art history to its academic accomplishments. In order to commemorate this special day, we've put together a list of creative products inspired by Japanese design. There's something for every Japanophile in this treasure trove of gifts.

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October 13, 2021

Guy Builds Massive Skeleton That Bursts From His Home for Halloween

There are two types of people at Halloween: those who go all out, and those who would rather opt out. Ohio resident Alan Perkins is one Halloween fanatic who goes all out, and we mean way out. He spent 25 days constructing an elaborate, spooky spectacle of a gigantic skeleton that appears to be breaking out of his home. Not for the faint of heart, Perkins’ house has been transformed into something from a nightmare.

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October 3, 2021

5 Fascinating Flag Stories That Demonstrate the Power of the Symbolic Banners

Flags are some of the most important symbols of our identity. Even if you don’t consider yourself a vexillophile—or a die-hard flag fan—you might know the story behind your own nation’s flag. That’s because flags are often the most obvious symbols of our home and means of assimilation. Flags can be used to unite a group of people or to oppress, depending on the design and how it is used.

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September 15, 2021

Indigenous Model Makes Her Debut at 2021 Met Gala and Goes Viral for Her Look

Among all of the glitz, glamour, and wild fashions seen at this year’s Met Gala, one attendee has been making waves on social media ever since she was seen there. Indigenous model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse went viral after users started circulating photos of her appearance at the event known as “fashion’s biggest night out.” At 19 years old, Chasinghorse is a rising star in the modeling industry.

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