Crafts
October 12, 2021

Crafter Crochets “Fiber Rich” Foods That Celebrate the Pastabilities of Yarn

Swapping starch for stitches, crafter Normalynn Ablao (aka Copacetic Crocheter) crochets foods typically rich in carbs. Pasta, pie crusts, and cinnamon rolls have all been recreated using yarn. The soft sculptural techniques perfectly convey the idiosyncrasies of the foodstuffs, like the tiny bowties of farfalle pasta or the crimped edges of a potpie. The pieces are charming in their scale while paying homage to comforting meals.

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Graphic Design
October 10, 2021

Graphic Designer Transforms 36 Famous Logos Into Holographic Chrome Icons

When scrolling through the apps on your phone, how many do you recognize purely by their logo? Companies like Apple, Netflix, and Twitter all have their own brand image that’s captured in a single icon; however, German graphic designer Martin Naumann recently decided to visually reimagine what iconic logos would look like in his own, vibrant style. His 36 logos series sees famous emblems transformed into striking, chromatic symbols.

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Installation
October 9, 2021

Giant Lily Pads Allow You To Float in the Middle of a Pond Like a Frog

We often walk around ponds, but what if we could sit in the center of them? Artists Haemee Han and Jaeyual Lee of Jaemee Studio created an interactive installation titled The Lily Project that allows us to do just that. Inspired by floating lily pads, the duo temporarily installed 13 large made-made platforms in a pond near Eightmile River in East Haddam, Connecticut.

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Cats
October 8, 2021

Pixel the Smiling Cat Is Spreading Joy Online With His Goofy Grin

We all know someone with a sparkling smile, but have you ever seen a cat with a goofy grin? Meet Pixel, the fun feline who loves to smile for the camera. The almost-3-year-old cat is a Cornish Rex; a short hair breed that’s known for its unusual appearance and quirky personality. Living up to the breed’s reputation, Pixel has plenty of lovable characteristics, but his adorably silly smile has him standing out among the rest.

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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.