Art
September 17, 2016

New Fabulous Fashion Illustrations Seamlessly Blend Real-Life Objects to Mimic Graceful Movement

It takes serious out-of-the-box thinking to take common household foods, such as string beans and Oreos, from the cupboard to the canvas. Luckily, the creative eye of illustrator Edgar Artis sees the world differently. The artist, whose work first caught our attention earlier this year, has continued to expand his sketch collection of unconventional evening gowns.

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Furniture
September 15, 2016

Modern Bookcases Cleverly Revolve to Reveal a Secret Room

With a penchant for design that is both functional and fresh, São Paulo-based architect Consuelo Jorge constructs inventive interiors that showcase simplicity and play with space. While her neutral color palette and clean lines may appear unassuming, she is also known for her creative quirks, like her recent spin on the classic bookshelf. Aptly designed to accent the avant-garde home of a Brazilian art collector, Jorge’s shelving unit is more than meets the eye.

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Art
September 15, 2016

Funny Flowcharts for Life’s “Most Challenging” Decisions and Consequential Dilemmas

Predominantly prevalent in boring boardrooms or high school English classes, flowcharts don’t exactly scream “fun.” Though a handy diagramming tool, they seem to lack an everyday purpose.  However, as a means to map out your burning yes-or-no questions, they offer an unexpectedly simple–and silly–solution. In Knock Knock’s new book, Consequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Bigger Questions (the much-anticipated sequel to Inconsequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Peskier Questions), the flowchart finally gets a much-needed makeover.

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Design
September 12, 2016

Airstream Introduces a Tiny New Trailer for Only $35,000

Cruise down any American expressway, and you’re likely to spot at least one giant, googie trailer hitched to the back of a car or truck. A product of Airstream, these timeless “silver bullets” have dotted the country’s highways and byways since 1931. Though known for its Classic model—a retro caravan that reaches 31 feet in length and $135,000 in price—the iconic company has recently introduced a smaller and more affordable alternative: the Basecamp.

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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.