Google’s New App Brings Hundreds of Museums to Your Phone
Google’s new Art Recognizer tool turns your museum visit into a multimedia experience. The post Google’s New App Brings Hundreds…
These Stunning Paper Sculptures Ain’t Your Average Origami
In the 1920s, Josef Albers taught a Bauhaus course in “paper study.” Nearly a century later, his teachings are preserved…
You Recognize Mastercard. So Why Is It Changing Its Logo?
Consistent branding is one way banks and credit cards build trust with their customers. So why would Mastercard rebrand? The…
We Want To Hang Out At This Electrical Substation. No, Really
The Denny electrical substation shows how public infrastructure can bring a community together. The post We Want To Hang Out…
Strike a Chord With This Composite Guitar That Looks Like Wood
This beautiful six-string is crafted from Ekoa, a composite made of flax and industrial waste bioresin. The post Strike a…
Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It
Spector is a tool that lets you copy typography from a book and upload it to InDesign. The post Handheld…
Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Help
The more we know about past urbanization trends, the better we can understand contemporary ones. The post Want Better Cities?…
In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul
Who knew an illustrated guide to New York City’s windows could be so captivating? The post In New York City,…
Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers
Every year, AIGA and Design Observer choose 50 books to honor for their well-designed covers. The post Go Ahead, Judge…
One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images
This artist made a mind blowing re-creation of Rembrandt’s famous oil painting using just stock imagery. The post One of…