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Arts
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
fromChrbutler
1 week ago

Craft is Untouchable - Christopher Butler

Craft is often defined as skill in making things by hand, but this interpretation is being challenged by AI. Craft transcends physical interaction; historical figures like Mozart and Beethoven exemplify mastery without traditional methods.
Intellectual property law
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 week ago

This Artist Creates Dark Wood-Burned Illustrations Exploring Identity And The Human Psyche

Robb is an Italian artist known for his intricate pyrography, creating dark, psychological imagery that explores themes of identity and isolation.
fromAresluna
4 weeks ago

The curse of the cursor - Unsung

The Parc mouse cursor appearance was done (actually by me) because in a 16x16 grid of one-bit pixels... this gives you a nice arrowhead if you have one side of the arrow vertical and the other angled.
Apple
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

It's World Tattoo Day & these inked up gays prove the body is a canvas - Queerty

Tattoos provide LGBTQ+ individuals with a sense of control, freedom, and a way to commemorate personal milestones and queer history.
Pets
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Why Everyone Has a Doodle Now

Doodles originated in 1989 as hypoallergenic guide dogs and became popular as healthier alternatives to purebreds, combining desirable traits from multiple breeds while appealing to social media culture.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The "Whisper Nail" Trend Proves Minimalist Manicures Can Make A Big Statement

Minimalist nails, particularly whisper nails, are trending, showcasing that simplicity in manicures can be both chic and versatile.
#product-design
Graphic design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

The Sculptural Stand That Curates Jewelry Like a Miniature Modernist Gallery - Yanko Design

A jewelry stand reframes the organizer as an active curator and display system, turning jewelry into sculptural, architectural composition for daily use.
Graphic design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This Trendy Aesthetic Will Define DIY Projects in 2026, According to Michaels' Experts

After years of hyper-polished feeds and showroom-perfect homes, people are embracing the beauty of imperfection. Wabi-sabi spaces celebrate texture, visible brushstrokes, uneven stitching, and layered finishes.
Design
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Longevity and Obsoletion Impress Upon Alexander Endrullat's Intaglio Prints

Artist Alexander Endrullat creates prints by running discarded laptops through a century-old printing press, revealing device destruction and internal structures while commenting on consumption and planned obsolescence.
fromBetter Homes & Gardens
1 month ago

How to Design a No-Screen Zone That Helps Everyone Unwind and Reconnect

Work or social media can become addictive, and the bonds between people can suffer in the process. Designating certain spaces as screen-free zones helps provide a clear delineation between work or school and family time. Social media, office or school gossip, and work demands all erode time that could be better spent on personal growth through hobbies or the formation of social bonds.
Digital life
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Bedroom's Latest Trend? Going Analog

The analog bedroom trend prioritizes intentional disconnection through tactile routines, soft lighting, and physical objects to reduce technology's presence and sensory overload.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Merging Craft Practices and New Media at the Museum of Craft and Design

Video Craft exhibition explores how video, film, and early moving image technologies share formal and technical properties with traditional craft media like ceramics, textiles, and glass through encoding, looping, and sampling.
Photography
fromAnOther
1 month ago

AnOther Thing I Wanted to Tell You ...

AnOther Magazine's 25-year portrait portfolio features hundreds of creative figures discussing personal inspirations, from artists to designers, celebrating diverse cultural achievements and individual perspectives.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

The Fountain Celebrates Craft, Connection, and Lime Green

To drink, to bathe, to swim, water has been integral to every society, at every point in our relatively short history here on earth. We connect, drink, and extend ourselves over water, a lifegiving force whose polarity explains much of human behavior. Fostering this sense of community is vital to our health and happiness as well.
Design
Miscellaneous
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

The Inchiostri Exhibition by Ronan Bouroullec and Giorgio Mastinu

The Inchiostri exhibition combines handcrafted glass components in modular configurations to create chromatic vibrations through layered color, light refraction, and transparent depth.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

The illustrations of Sebastian Curi are all about learning analogue tools (flaws and freckles included)

Sebastian integrates multiple artistic mediums—acrylic painting, colored pencils, and relief printing—while using digital tools primarily for documentation and learning the foundational principles behind each technique.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Desktop tech sent to prison for an education on odd tattoos

Carl arrived to find an enormous to-do list and a very busy IT team who were strangely unwelcoming. Not long after starting, Carl was assigned a job in the prison. As it was his first visit, a colleague named "Mike" showed him the ropes. Carl found it disconcerting. "I was introduced to various guards and went through the first security checkpoint," he told On Call. "The heavy iron door slamming behind me was a bit nerve-wracking. The second wasn't so bad."
Tech industry
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A reminder of how careless I was': from cringe cartoons to cancelled rockstars, the tattoos fans regret

Longtime fans confront conflicted loyalties when musicians express controversial far-right views, causing visible fandom symbols like tattoos to carry fraught political meanings.
#friday-the-13th
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

Love, luck, ink: Friday the 13th met Valentine's Day in tattoo parlors - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

Love, luck, ink: Friday the 13th met Valentine's Day in tattoo parlors - 48 hills

#analog-bag
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: What should I say to a woman who has defaced herself with a tattoo?

Politeness, tact, and empathy should guide reactions to personal appearance, public-seat conflicts, and responses to others’ private struggles.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Forget bulky Leathermans, this minimalist Pockitrod multitool pen is built for modern EDC - Yanko Design

A modular, pen-shaped multitool built from anodized 6061-T4 aluminum combines threaded O-ring connections, interchangeable modules, and ruler markings for durable, pocketable utility.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Stumbled Upon Evidence That My Son Is Looking into Body Modification. Uh, Yikes!

A mother discovered her adult son's foreskin restoration searches and worries about potential harmful self-treatment while trying to respect his privacy.
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago

Sand Art Review

Sand Art is a game by Kory Jordan and published by 25th Century Games for two to four players ages 10 and up. It takes about an hour to play, and has you collecting resources and then coloring in a bottle, making art in a bottle out of sand, in case the name didn't give away the plot. Gameplay Overview: Sand Art has you gathering and mixing sand, which is used to fill your bottle.
Board games
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Mattel has a new custom font, and it's full of playful hidden details

Mattel operates dozens of brands under its corporate umbrella, each with their own visual identity and brand voice. But, until now, Mattel has never had its own proprietary typeface for its overarching brand, instead opting to license multiple existing fonts on a global scale—an endeavor that was not only expensive, but also came at the cost of visual consistency across Mattel's many product lines.
Typography
fromBustle
2 months ago

67 Cheap Home Upgrades That Look Crazy Expensive (But Aren't)

Budget shouldn't mean boring, and sometimes, all it takes to totally flip the vibe of your space is a sneaky little upgrade that looks ridiculously expensive (but totally isn't). We're talking about genius fixes for droopy couches, must-have kitchen hacks, and decor pieces that scream "I hired a designer" without leaving your wallet on life support. Whether you want to add some drama to your doorstep, organize your chaos, or bring full-on luxury spa energy to your bathroom,
E-Commerce
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Forget bulky multitools, this titanium Apple Watch bracelet hides 24 EDC tools on your wrist - Yanko Design

The TiLink is a 24-in-1 titanium bracelet that doubles as a watch strap, creating this interesting yin-yang of capabilities. Compatibility spans across all watches with lug widths between 18-26mm, which means the TiLink can attach to the Apple Watch as well as Garmin, Samsung, Google Pixel, and analog watches. One side tracks your biometrics and messages, the other has screwdrivers, wrenches, a magnifier, and a fire starter machined from aerospace-grade titanium.
Wearables
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Finding the Salt in Your Creative Diet

Track small, regular creative efforts like counting calories and steps to increase productivity, build routine, and produce significant work over time.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Ways to Make Creativity a Non-Negotiable Part of Your Life

Protect regular, low-pressure time for wandering and openness to sustain creativity amid stress, multitasking, and competing life demands.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Development of the "Creative Hub" Model as a Factor of Sustainable Development and the Enhancement of Ethical Standards in the International Tattoo Business

Creative hub model supports sustainable development in the tattoo business by fostering professionalization, artist growth, brand-building, ethical standards, and commercial success.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

10 Best Last-Minute Minimal Valentine Gifts For Him That Say 'I Love You' Better Than a Card - Yanko Design

Valentine's Day has evolved beyond chocolates and roses into something more intentional. The modern celebration of love calls for gifts that reflect a genuine understanding of your partner's daily rhythms and personal aesthetics. Minimal design isn't about doing less; it's about saying more with intention. These carefully curated pieces speak volumes through their restraint, their functionality, and the thoughtfulness embedded in every detail.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

May-a: I was not in a good place no one's in a good place when they get a neck tattoo'

At just 24, the Australian singer-songwriter Maya Cumming known to fans as May-a has already experienced the promise and heartache of Los Angeles as a star-making town. In 2021, she signed with Atlantic Records in the US ahead of her debut EP, Don't Kiss Ur Friends a moment she described at the time as a dream. The following February, she featured on Flume's precision-made festival anthem Say Nothing, which went on to win the 2022 Triple J Hottest 100.
Music
Design
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

How to Build the Perfect Ear Stack, According to A Jewelry Expert

Ear stacking is an artful layering of multiple earrings across different piercings that creates visual balance through composition rather than symmetry, combining contrasting styles and scales.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?

A growing analog lifestyle movement reduces screen time through nostalgic, hands-on activities while its online popularity risks undermining offline goals.
#contemporary-art
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Dua Lipa, Addison Rae, & Tyla Cosign The Belly Button Piercing Revival

Belly button piercings have returned as a refined, Y2K-influenced trend embraced across generations with luxurious, stackable jewelry and celebrity visibility.
Gadgets
fromBustle
2 months ago

60 Wacky Things For Your Home That Are So Damn Cool

Functional, playful home upgrades solve small problems and add personality, exemplified by a reusable silicone hair collector that prevents plumbing clogs.
Photography
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

The Art of What We Throw Away

Frozen household food waste can be transformed into artwork that records daily life, promotes circularity, and fosters community engagement through zero-waste events.
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

That's Hailey Bieber's Whole Face on Justin's Back

Justin Bieber debuted a new, poorly executed portrait tattoo of Hailey at the 2026 Grammys, possibly beginning a multi-session cover-up of prior tattoos.
fromCraftBeer.com
2 months ago

Ink & Drink: Uncovering the Historical Bonds of Tattoos and Fermentation Across Cultures

Tattoos and fermentation rarely appear in the same conversation, yet across the world, they share a quiet kinship. Both are practices of transformation, crafts that reshape raw material over time through care and relationships to the land, the spiritual, and the community. Tattooing inscribes identity and ancestry onto skin, while fermentation preserves, nourishes, and binds communities through shared taste and ritual. Both create change, brewing something more than themselves through embodied knowledge passed between generations.
Arts
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Cheap, Bougie Things That Make You Look Way Better

Looking more put-together doesn't always come down to big purchases or dramatic changes. More often, it's the small upgrades that quietly do the heavy lifting - a better beauty tool, an impactful accessory, or one product that makes everything else work harder. This list is full of affordable finds that look and feel a little bougie, even though they're surprisingly cheap. Each one earns its spot by making you look more polished, more pulled together, or just slightly more expensive than you actually are.
Fashion & style
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Take 5: A New Love for Color, Cool Ceramics, and Sexy Seating

Devin Wilde's ceramics and stone furnishings blend architectural form, glossy finishes, and typographic-inspired lighting to fuse art and architecture in contemporary interiors.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

VAIN F/W26: A Breath of Cultural Heritage in Love's Complex Expression - KALTBLUT Magazine

VAIN's FW26 reclaims Ostrobothnian heritage through love, resistance, and sustainable upcycling, merging Finnish traditional elements with contemporary streetwear.
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Clever Things That Make You Look Sexier With Almost No Effort

You might be amazed at how easy it can be to spice up your look, especially with the clever pieces included in this list. Scroll on to shop beauty products that'll get you glowing, accessories and undies that'll accentuate your favorite features, and more. These smartly designed products dial up the heat - and require so little work, they're practically magic. For an instantly sexier vibe, scroll on.
Fashion & style
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Tiny Design Trend Might Change How You Decorate Forever

When it comes to styling a smaller space, it's simply essential to be strategic about which areas you highlight (and which you don't). Although it may seem like larger spaces would more easily allow for experimentation with design, the truth is that small spaces force us to get creative - and that's where so many fun trends are born. My current favorite? I'm calling it "the micro-mantel."
Design
Design
fromianVisits
2 months ago

From Skylons to brick-walls - see the next generation of jewellery designers

Emerging jewellers and silversmiths from the Goldsmiths' Centre present diverse, skillful small-scale jewellery and metalwork in a free foyer exhibition open weekdays until 18 February 2026.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Paints Smoky Lounges And Quiet Strangers, Letting Halffinished Details Turn Viewers Into Coauthors Of The Scene

A wide-ranging visual roundup showcases creative reinterpretations, vintage design, activist art, photography, illustration, and humorous cultural works spanning contemporary and historical styles.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I've Never Seen Anyone Hang Art Here (It's Pure Genius)

Hanging artwork on interior metal poles instantly warms industrial spaces and creates a bold, inexpensive design statement using Command strip hooks.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Matt Midgley Paints Razorsharp Geometric Acrylics So Precise They Barely Look Handmad

Death Anxiety Comics Inspired By Our Fears "Sunkissed": Beautiful Feminine Illustrations by Emilija Savic Artist Creates Honest Illustrations About Relationships And Everyday Life Artist Yana Tarakanova Creates Superb Explicit and Bizarre Comics About The Society The Dark, Incredibly F*cked Up Comics Of Joan Cornella Chris Keegan by Cosmic Creatures 6 Feet Covers: Duo Artists Re-Designed Iconic Album Covers To Promote Social Distancing Artist Spent Three Years Painting Her Readings Mom Prepares Healthy Meals As Cartoon Characters For Her Son How To Teach Yoga Like Slav: Top 10 Drunk Yoga Positions
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

From Industry to the Living Room: Metal Furniture in Interior Architecture

How did a material conceived for bridges, factories, and large-scale structures make its way to the living room bench, the apartment bookshelf, the café table? For centuries, metal was associated with labor, machinery, and monumentality-from the exposed structures of 19th-century World's Fairs to the productive logic of modern industry. Its presence in domestic interiors is not self-evident but rather a cultural achievement: the transformation of an industrial material into an element of everyday, intimate use, in close proximity to the body.
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