Design
December 3, 2018

Finland Gives Every Parent-to-Be a Baby Box Kit Full of Essentials

For over 75 years, the Finnish government has gifted mothers-to-be with a very practical present: a baby box. Full of simple supplies, this starter kit comes with everything expectant and adoptive parents could hope for, helping them seamlessly adjust to life with a newborn. Every year, a new maternity package is designed and distributed by Kela, Finland's social security institution. Typically, it comes with around 60 products.

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Drawing
December 1, 2018

Illustrator Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments as Spectacular Scenes

Have you ever stopped to feel the rain on your skin or taken a moment to observe the night sky? Japanese illustrator Joze Shimazaki’s charming digital drawings capture the magic of these type of everyday moments. From standing on the shore of a moon-lit beach to dancing in puddles, each image shows there’s beauty to be found everywhere. While some of Shimazaki’s illustrations depict familiar scenes, others blend reality with the artist’s imagination.

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Photography
November 30, 2018

Photographer Builds Tiny Village for Adorable Family of Mice Found Living in His Garden

Photographer Simon Dell is a gracious host. One day, while in his garden snapping pictures of birds, he noticed that there was something moving beneath his feet. “I pointed my camera at the ground,” he recalled, “and was shocked but very happy to see a very cute little house mouse standing up just like a meerkat in the fresh cut grass.” Instead of shooing the creature away, Dell decided to entertain the little guy.

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Portrait Photography
November 30, 2018

Interview: Inspiring Photo Project Shines a Light on Babies with Medical Conditions

When photographer Angela Forker’s grandson was born a few years ago, she found a new focus: newborn photography. Though this speciality “started off as a fun little hobby,” it has since grown into a successful business, with Baby ImaginArt at the heart of it. This ongoing project builds wonderfully whimsical scenes around infants, transporting them to a delightfully creative world through the magic of photography.

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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.