Design

September 16, 2020

14 of the Coolest Lego Sets for Kids and Adults

The iconic LEGO brick, patented in 1958, has entertained and inspired people for decades. Generations of children have honed their fine motor skills and stretched their imaginations with these versatile blocks. For adult fans, LEGO expanded into challenging builds and collectable models. Contemporary artists even use tiny plastic bricks to create immense LEGO sculptures. Whether you choose a set or create freestyle, the LEGO brick is a symbol of creativity and imagination.

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September 14, 2020

Adorable Blue Cats Are Designed Across All Sides of a Milk Carton

Good graphic designers know how to create eye-catching food packaging that stands out on the supermarket shelves, and Russian artist Vera Zvereva is no exception. The talented designer—who works as the art director for branding agency, Depot—was commissioned to redesign the packaging of four milk products from Bryansk Dairy Plant’s (Milgrad) line. The result? An adorable blue cat design that creates different narratives according to how the packaging is displayed.

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September 4, 2020

German Teenager Creates Amazing Hairstyles That Look Like Intricate Crochet Patterns

You don't always need expensive supplies to make incredible art. Germany-based 17-year-old Milena has become Instagram-famous for her incredible braids. Using a mannequin head, she transforms the model's hair into a variety of mesmerizing designs, like flowers, hearts, and even crochet-like patterns. Milena describes herself as a self-taught hairstylist who uses her hair as a way to express herself.

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August 20, 2020

Designers Create a Retro Mini Kart From the Original Volkswagen Beetle

Mexican designers at Aldekas Studio are the latest creatives to transform the classic Volkswagen Beetle into something new. Their Bugkart Wasowski is a mini kart that uses the fender of a Type 1 Beetle in an inspired design that merges old and new. This vintage-inspired bike has a retro look that will make any Volkswagen enthusiast go wild. The firm, which also specializes in vintage car restoration, may have been inspired by previous mini kart projects.

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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.