Design
May 17, 2018

Style Your Home With Custom Map Wallpaper of Any City in the World

If you’re interested in interior design, chances are you’re a fan of an eye-catching feature wall. And for those of you who love to travel, the latest collection of map wallpaper by Point Two Design allows you to pay homage to your favorite city in style. Using “Data as decor,” each design is a stylized satellite map that can be customized to suit your exact requirements.

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Inspiring
May 17, 2018

This Man’s Rare Blood Is Responsible for Saving the Lives of Over 2.4 Million Babies

Known as “The Man with the Golden Arm,” Australia-based James Harrison is responsible for saving the lives of over 2.4 million babies. Thanks to rare antibodies in his blood, decades of regular blood donations to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service have helped create a vaccine called Anti-D. The formula was developed to fight against Rhesus disease—a deadly condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman’s blood destroy her baby’s blood cells within the womb.

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Creative Products
May 16, 2018

Wooden Bookends Transform Ordinary Shelves Into Mini Back Alleys of Tokyo

Bookends are an easy and practical way to organize your shelf, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. Many creatives have transformed these home decor staples into sought-after art objects, all thanks to their clever designs. A Japanese designer named monde recently debuted a set of unique bookends that are inspired by the alleyways of Tokyo.

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Design
May 16, 2018

10 Essential Skills Every Interior Designer Needs to Have

Think you have the skills it takes to become an interior designer? Whether your friends are always telling you that you have an “eye for design” or you're ready to change careers, it's worth considering the abilities one needs to land great interior design jobs. Creativity and passion are certainly high up on the list, but it's a mix of artistic and business skills that will help skyrocket your career.

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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.