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- March 8, 2018
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karlijessenMexico’s Stained Glass Botanical Garden is a Hidden Masterpiece
One of the greatest botanical gardens in North America is largely unknown outside of Mexico. The Cosmovitral Botanical Garden is enclosed by stunning stained glass, enhancing the flora and fauna…
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- March 8, 2018
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New Photos of Beijing’s Leeza SOHO Tower Show World’s Largest Atrium
Work is nearly completed on the last building Zaha Hadid designed before she passed away in 2016. The Leeza SOHO tower in Beijing will have the world’s tallest atrium. The…
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- March 2, 2018
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Lacoste Reimagines Its Iconic Crocodile Logo for 10 Endangered Species
Lacoste is a legendary clothing brand with perhaps the most famous polo shirt in the world. The iconic green crocodile logo has never been changed, and is rarely made bigger…
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- March 2, 2018
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The Art of Tea Now Includes Miniature Tea Bag Paintings
If you’ve ever wondered about what to do with all those used tea bags that get thrown in the trash, artist Ruby Silvious has an incredible idea. Why not use…
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- February 26, 2018
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7 Places to Find Free and Cheap St. Patrick’s Day Design Elements
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 this year, and if you have clients that want St. Patrick’s Day-branded imagery or you want to make your own, you should have an…
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- February 20, 2018
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Love These Disney Rides? Check Out the Stunning Concept Art
Walt Disney was a visionary, and liked to plan out every beat of his productions. He would have storyboards and concept art drawn up for each project to convey parts…
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- February 13, 2018
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4 Amazing Mapmakers who are Redefining Cartography
Maps have seemed to go the way of the dinosaur. No longer do we fumble in the car with a folded up piece of paper. Smart phones and navigation systems…
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- February 13, 2018
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Photographer Explores Ruins of Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery
A new book is giving voice to an old icon of Brooklyn, the Domino Sugar Refinery. The refinery is one of the most important settings in labor history, but it…
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- February 11, 2018
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Jaguar Revives D-Type: Iconic Design from 1955
It’s been 63 years since 75 very lucky souls were the first to buy Jaguar D-Type sports cars. The iconic car would go on to win many races at the…
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- February 11, 2018
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Three Things Designers Can Learn From Typographer Michael Mitchell
Michael Mitchell, an influential typographer, died in November 2017 at age 78. Mitchell came to his calling as a typographer late in life, having spent years as a dentist. In…