Architecture’s Most Prestigious Prize Goes to Alejandro Aravena
The Chilean architect is best known for his inventive low-cost housing designs. The post Architecture’s Most Prestigious Prize Goes to…
Exploring the Hidden Rooftop Gardens Right Above Our Heads
Brad Temkin has a niche line of work. For the past seven or so years, he’s been photographing green roofs.…
This Viral GIF is a Beautiful Homage to David Bowie
By illustrator Helen Green, it features 29 colored pencil drawings of Bowie throughout his career. The post This Viral GIF…
Japan’s Minimalist Version of Lego Is Actually Awesome
Architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates made them, and they look like bent popsicle sticks. The post Japan’s Minimalist Version…
Misfit’s Wearables Hide Their Tech Behind Cool Minimalism
With two new products unveiled at this week’s CES, Misfit is holding true to its mantra of making wearables “you’re…
Kodak and Yves Béhar Revive the Legendary Super 8 Camera
The Kodak Super 8 Revival Initiative is an “ecosystem” for the old film and camera. The post Kodak and Yves…
Star Trek Gets Retro Postage Stamps for Its 50th Birthday
Featuring the Enterprise, the Vulcan salute, a silhouetted crew member, and a Starfleet insignia. The post Star Trek Gets Retro…
A Look Back at the Year’s Freshest Logo Reboots
From Google to Hillary to Snoop Dogg’s pot candies, we look back on some of the year’s best branding. The…
How Do You Build a Better Bar? Let an Actual Bartender Design It
Bar design has always evolved in tandem with the cocktail. Here are the latest innovations. The post How Do You…
Clever ‘Common Sans’ Font Has a Hidden Humanitarian Message
Common Sans is a small piece of activism, disguised as a typeface. The post Clever ‘Common Sans’ Font Has a…