Design

September 6, 2024

Swedish Armed Forces Campaign Champions LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Pride

In Sweden, every person between the ages of 16 and 70 is required to serve in the country’s defense forces. While many are conscripted into the military, the Swedish Armed Forces are committed to ensuring that no one feels intimidated by the prospect. When Sweden hosted EuroPride, the Armed Forces wanted to send a message that would resonate across Europe.

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August 27, 2024

1,800 Hand-Painted Tiles Form Incredible Tree of Life Mural Filled With Fauna and Flora

Cape Town-based artist Michael Chandler gave Miami boutique Cult Gaia a distinct look with a hand-painted ceramic tile mural covering the store's façade. Inspired by the owner's Persian heritage, the mural has Tree of Life theme and spans 1,800 tiles. Chandler worked on this commission in his studio, Chandler House, mapping each tile so that they could be reassembled easily in Miami.

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August 8, 2024

Man Cycles 264 Miles Across London to “Draw” Olympics-Inspired Map Art With GPS

The Paris Olympics still have a few more days to go, but across the English Channel, a man found a unique way to celebrate the games. Nicolas Georgiou is a designer and cyclist who makes GPS-based artwork. By creating tracking models with the help of the Strava app, he then goes out on his bike for hours on end, traveling for miles to “draw” a picture on the London map.

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