Design
June 12, 2017

Smart Cloud Lamp Is a Virtual Assistant That Can Perform a Light Show to Your Favorite Music

A group of Ukranian engineers and artists have come together to develop the 2cha, what they are calling “the smartest lamp in the world.” This cloud lamp is full of functionality and they've recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring the product to market. What makes this smart lamp so special? For one, it's not just a lamp. Yes, the cloud can shine in more than 16,000,000 colors, but it is capable of much more.

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Wedding
June 12, 2017

Antique Kimonos Elegantly Transformed into Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Thanks to a recent wedding dress trend in Japan, the classic kimono is currently undergoing a modern makeover. Today, brides-to-be often opt to transform their furisode—or “swinging sleeves”— kimonos into avant-garde gowns that combine a traditional aesthetic with a contemporary silhouette. Watabe Wedding, a Kyoto-based brand, has helped pioneer and popularize this trend with their line of for-rent kimono wedding dresses. Called Shoen, this colorful collection features strapless dresses made out of authentic and antique furisode kimonos. The Shoen line features 5 distinctive dresses: The Tsurumomiji (“crane maple”)

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Photography
June 11, 2017

Interview: Self-Taught Photographer Brings Her Imagination to Life in Stylishly Surreal Portraits

Conceptual photographer Anya Anti has always been a dreamer. Bringing to life the images born in her mind, she's created a rich portfolio of dramatic scenes. They often feature pastel blue, her signature color, while depicting portraits of female characters. The stories told appear in vibrant detail and capture the beauty of inexplicable moments. Each photograph incorporates her personal fashion style with the perfect combination of color and light.

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Design
June 10, 2017

Animated GIFs Reveal Differences Between Subway Maps and Their Actual Geography

Have you ever wondered just how true-to-life the world's many metro maps actually are? If so, you're in luck! Recently, Reddit users have started to create animations that compare stylized subway maps with accurate geographical representations. Now, this transit-inspired trend has taken off, with several cities starring as its subjects. The phenomenon began when vinnivinnivinni, a contributor on the Data is Beautiful subreddit, created and shared a unique map based on Berlin.

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