Design
December 30, 2019

Creative Uncle Designs Vintage Toy Packaging for Cash Gifts to Nieces and Nephews

When Donnachaidha Ó Chionnaigh learned that his nieces and nephews wanted cash for Christmas, he wasn’t surprised. Despite the straightforward request, he still want to do something more than just handing them some folded bills. “Cash as a gift, while practical, always feels impersonal,” he tweeted, “so I made special packaging.” Chionnaigh’s creative solution reimagined the cash as if it were a doll or figurine, and he housed the money in vintage-inspired blister packs.

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Cityscape Photography
December 29, 2019

Photographer Walks the Snowy Streets of Japan to Capture Wintry Cyberpunk Scenes

Urban street photographer Teemu Jarvinen is known for his cyberpunk style photographs of cities around Asia. Recently, he spent three weeks in Sapporo, the capital of Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido. Blanketed in snow, the city made the perfect canvas to create a series of intriguing cityscapes. As Jarvinen bundled up and set out to wander the city streets, he was able to capture the isolation and beauty of this wintery atmosphere.

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Street Art
December 27, 2019

Street Artist Transforms Walls Into Portals to Another Universe With 3D Graffiti

By incorporating her love for the cosmos into her murals, street artist Izzy Izvne has created a unique style that is truly her own. The Moldovan artist combines calligraphy with well-executed illusions to make it appear that her walls are sucking us into another universe. It's as though portals are opening up to a new dimension and she is asking us to come along for the ride.

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Photography
December 26, 2019

Stunning Fashion Photo Shoot Taken on Top of World’s Deepest Lake

As the world's deepest and clearest lake, Siberia's Lake Baikal is picturesque all on its own. But when you add incredible fashion and colorful lighting, it takes on a new air of magic. Photographer Kristina Makeeva, who is known for her lush fashion and travel photography, produced a stunning set of images that show off the majestic scenery and equally exquisite garments.

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