Creative Products
December 26, 2018

Kinetic Toy Transforms From a Pinecone to a Helix with the Simple Flick of a Wrist

Designer John Edmark specializes in toys with a twist. Pairing an appreciation for playful movement with an interest in eye-catching design, Edmark has crafted a collection of kinetic creations, including the hypnotizing Helicone. Edmark studied the connection between math and the natural world to create the Helicone. Specifically, he translated numerical, nature-based concepts like Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio into a plaything that shape-shifts into two natural forms right before your eyes.

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Drawing
December 25, 2018

Charming Illustrations Capture Under-Appreciated Moments of Solitude

Los Angeles-based illustrator Jenny Yu captures the under-appreciated transient moments of life through her ever-growing collection of digital art. From golden morning light filtering through the curtains to walks through rain-slicked city streets, Yu’s atmospheric illustrations capture moods that we can all relate to. She explains, “It’s in these idle, solitary moments I sometimes feel most human and contemplative, and I think those are the feelings I’m trying my best to depict.

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Photography
December 24, 2018

Street Photographer Captures the Unique Beauty of Life and Land in East Asia

Last year, street photographer RK caught our eye with his candid shots of Tokyo. With an emphasis on the everyday, these images offered viewers an intimate glimpse into life in the bustling metropolis. Though RK still calls the capital city home, he has since broadened his horizons, finding artistic inspiration all over idyllic East Asia. Retaining an interest in capturing “the moment and story at that time,” RK continues to capture the inherent beauty of his surroundings.

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My Modern Met

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