Design

August 6, 2020

96-Year-Old Navajo Grandmother Goes Viral on TikTok for Her Beadwork

Beadwork is an aesthetically beautiful form of art, but it also represents so much more than what's on the surface. The practice of beading is tethered to a rich history and culture within Indigenous communities. Unique to each tribe, the art form is passed down through generations. Many older generations continue to create beaded designs, but 96-year-old Navajo beadworker Annette Bilagody has amassed a particularly stunning body of work.

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August 3, 2020

Illustrator Reimagines His Favorite Movies as Classic Paperback Books

Designer and illustrator Matt Stevens has designed for magazines and media companies, but his recent project titled Good Movies as Old Books is more personal. Stevens transformed one hundred of his favorite films into colorful and worn book covers—some complete with price tags, as if you could pick them up off the shelves of a used bookstore. Each reimagined paperback's title and author is represented by the movie's respective title and director.

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July 26, 2020

20 Charming Tea Infusers That Are Brewing With Creativity

Do you enjoy tea time? For many folks, having a spot of tea is a ritual of their afternoon. If that’s the case for you, then it’s probably a wise investment to get a tea infuser (or two). These handy kitchen devices are simple to use. Just place loose, dried tea leaves in the infuser's pouch, secure it, and then dunk the steeper in a mug of hot water and wait for it to brew.

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July 16, 2020

Moon-Inspired Mirror Lets You Take Amazing Celestial Selfies

Everyone knows there's a special art to taking the perfect at-home mirror selfie, and one of the most important things it requires is the right mirror. Now, space-lovers and stargazers can photograph themselves with the moon in stunning clarity thanks to experimental artist and designer Granila Santisteban. As a self-described “Moon Maker” on Instagram, she creates exquisite moon-inspired mirrors that can rest on your table or hang on the wall for a celestial ambiance.

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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.