💡 Design

• ✝️St. Bartholomew’s Church, redesigned by Maxim Velcovsky

  Two Czech designers transformed St. Bartholomew's Church, revealing its historical layers while blending iconic design with religious elements.

• 🍵Present to our food

  In this reflection on mindfulness and cultural connections to food, the importance of being present while eating is highlighted through wise teachings and personal anecdotes.

• 🎥Mix CD | The Mix Who Knew Too Much

  A creative exploration that challenges the balance between Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic themes and the musical landscape, while incorporating visual elements inspired by his iconic style.

• 📚There are no televisions here

  In an exploration of Paju Book City, Edwin Heathcole captures the tension between the fantastical vision of a city dedicated to literature and its stark physical surroundings.

• 🧶Information, patterns, and wool

  The role of knitting in WWII propaganda and morale-building.

• 🎨Imaginary Happiness, by Ryan McGinness

  Check out the vibrant, slightly edgy collages of Manhattan artist Ryan McGinness, including free desktop wallpapers for your enjoyment.

• 🧩Portfolio | Word Search

  I enjoyed the creative challenge of designing a card centered around a letter grid, complete with a playable word search on the back.

• 🎭Parking is such sweet sorrow

  A thought-provoking examination of how infrastructure shapes cultural expectations, particularly in the case of Disney Hall and its parking garage's financial burdens.

• 🏢Making the stairs more inviting

  Exploring how building design and small nudges can encourage more people to take the stairs rather than the elevator.

• 🎶Mix CD | Hope Is Just Another Word for Love

  A mix CD of uplifting songs designed to inspire and support walkers participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

• 🧠Eat when you eat

  This insight by Joshua-Michéle highlights the paradox of digital distraction in our interconnected world.

• 🌊Storm King Wavefield, by Maya Lin

  An exploration of Maya Lin's stunning earthworks at Storm King Art Center.

• 🌍Mongolian Bling

  A reflection on the irony of cultural exchange in a project celebrating nomadic hip hop.

• 🏠Case Study Home, by Peter Bialobrzeski

  Exploring the unique blend of traditional architecture and impermanent structures in the Baseco compound, showcasing the resilience of community spirit.

• 🌳Tapumes, by Henrique Oliveira

  Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira transforms discarded wood into vibrant sculptures in his latest installation, _Tapumes_.

• 🍽️Tastes great, but is it art?

  Exploring the debate on whether cooking can be classified as an art form raises intriguing questions about aesthetic experiences and cultural significance.

• 🧑Tony Hairdressing for Men

  Here's a glimpse into a stylish establishment in Westminster

• 📚Accomplices in creation

  Virginia Woolf explores the intricate relationship between readers and texts, urging us to engage as co-creators rather than mere critics.

• 🎨Obey

  An exploration of cultural irony through Shepard Fairey's work and a celebration of Nigerian music from Ebenezer Obey.

• 🕌Untitled, by Manuel Guerzoni

  An exploration of beauty in architecture, contrasting the elegance of the Taj Mahal with the simplicity of utilitarian design.

• 🌍Global Street Food installation, by Mike Meiré

  A glimpse into the diverse world of street food vendor setups captured by Mike Meiré, highlighting their cultural significance and the absence of the vendors themselves.

• ✏️Pencil fence

  I love the playful yet secure design of this fence that resembles a pencil.

• 🎤Hair Salon, Lhasa, Tibet, by Adam Dean

  A captivating look at the life of a KTV hostess preparing for a night shift in Lhasa, China, where entertainment often masks deeper societal issues.

• 🖼️Jacob’s Dream (detail), by José de Ribera

  Exploring the intricate details of José de Ribera's "Jacob's Dream" through gigapixel scans at the Museo del Prado reveals the beauty of this masterful work.

• 🕊️Idol Worship, by Laura Keeble

  An intriguing installation titled "Idol Worship" by Laura Keeble at the North Road Cemetery in Southend, UK.

• 🧩Crosstown crosswords

  A creative urban project in Lvov, Ukraine turns a blank building face into an interactive crossword puzzle for both locals and visitors.

• 🌳The problem is, where I should be horrified I think, hey, cool!

  A look into sustainable timber harvesting and innovative machinery in rainforest conservation.

• 🗺️Tundra quilt, by Leah Evans

  A beautiful representation of our landscapes, this quilt captures the essence of estuaries and agricultural fields, reminiscent of Gerard Manley Hopkins' vivid imagery.

• 🕰️A time for branding

  Inspired by Tanner Woodford's exploration of branding through time, how might a medieval peasant's clock of logos look?

• 🕌A xerox on the face of eternity

  A reflection on the stories surrounding iconic structures like the Taj Mahal and their designers, alongside a contemporary debate about architectural copyright.

• 🎨Ontbijtje, by Robert Amesbury

  I had the joy of witnessing Rob's artistic journey as he melds old Dutch traditions with contemporary visual culture.

• 🌾Between common and professional

  An insightful exploration of the interplay between tradition and innovation in the shaping of North America's landscape by early European settlers.

• 🎨Remember (I was torn between), by Jay Kelly

  Southern California artist Jay Kelly creates uplifting and beautiful collages that meld various artistic styles into cohesive works.

• 🎨Cartonlandia, by Ana Serrano

  I adore the vibrant color and unique spatial qualities in the collage-like sculpture by Ana Serrano.

• 👸Modelling Snow White

  A look at the evolution of Snow White, from her original design influenced by a live model to her modern, curvier representation.

• 🖥️On the Death and 441-Year Life of the Pixel

  Exploring the evolution of pixels, from 16th-century designs to modern displays.

• 🪑Cheaper than a bottle of wine

  Celebrating the enduring legacy of Thonet's Model No. 14, a chair that revolutionized design and accessibility.

• 🏙️Architecture as anthill madness

  Exploring the enduring artistic fascination with the Tower of Babel, revealing its complex symbolism in architecture and culture.

• 🌱From gardening to gaming

  This piece contrasts the violent gaming landscape with the nurturing, creative visions of renowned designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

• 🌷Tulip fields, Northern Holland

  A beautiful aerial view of Dutch tulip fields evokes the intricate designs of woven tapestries.

• ✍️Articles of good design

  A reflection on the artistry and craftsmanship of hand-lettering from the 1927 _Studio Handbook_ by Samuel Welo, contrasting it with modern design tools.

• 🌍Tough luck, Mel

  A filmmaker's vision of a Hollywood studio in South Africa clashes with the local Khoi-San community's deep connection to their ancestral land.

• 🎨The counter-intuitive comparison of all things

  Exploring the concept of cultural appreciation through quirky comparisons in art and everyday joys.

• 🎨Arabesques

  From a lovely French collection of prints, this piece showcases "Arab art from the monuments of Cairo, from the 7th through the 19th centuries," illustrating a vibrant tapestry of designs over the centuries.

• 🌸Safety through beauty

  Women's Design Service critiques the reliance on surveillance and enforcement in urban safety, advocating for more inviting public spaces.

• 🐦Super Kingdom by London Fieldworks

  Inspired by the hibernation patterns of local animals, this series of show homes evokes a blend of biblical imagery, reminiscent of the Tower of Babel and Noah's Ark, intertwining themes from the Garden of Eden and the New Jerusalem.

• 🎭Miss Piggy Lee

  A deep dive into the origins of Miss Piggy and the art of puppetry from Bonnie Erickson.

• 🌳Gourdon’s Garden, Provence, France

  The perspective captured in this photo beautifully contrasts the cultivated gardens with the wild canyon below, showcasing the gardeners diligently tending to the hedges.

• 🍞Perchers, pinchers, turners, swingers

  A delightful exploration of vintage toasters and their innovative designs.

• 🎨Type specimen - Blaktur

  I appreciate the intriguing connections between traditional calligraphy and contemporary design, highlighted by Ken Barber's "Blaktur."