Design
May 20, 2011

Melting Mirrors

If you're tired of all the cookie cutter designs at Ikea and you can't imagine stepping into another Pottery Barn, do we have something unique for you. The new Mizukagami Water mirrors are just what you've been looking for! Designed by ad agency expert Rikako Nagashim and acrylic designer Hideto Hyoudou, the mirrors look as they're melting off walls or tables. Love the incredible illusion!

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May 17, 2011

The Burning House Project

Hannah Queen, 20, Blue Ridge, Georgia, Photographer What would you take with you if your house was on fire? It's a classic question but have you really thought through the answer? This is the exact premise of Robert Holden's intriguing project, titled The Burning House. “It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable, and sentimental,” he says. “What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities.

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Art
May 14, 2011

Urban Poetry

Rather than writing down his thoughts in a notebook, like the average person, Robert Montgomery chooses to take a slightly more unconventional approach. The London-based artist hijacks large billboards and back-lit bus stops to share urban poetry with the world around him. Montgomery also builds his own illuminated signs.

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May 11, 2011

5 Modern Movies that Used Visualization to Make Magic

Sponsored: This content series is brought to you by Autodesk – Accelerating Better Design. Now more than ever, modern moviegoers have come to expect an immersive experience when they enter a theater. Transporting a discerning audience to another time or place is the tough job of the visual effects team who masterfully integrate digital technology so that it appears seamless.

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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.