The Broad Museum, LA

An impressive building housing incredible artwork from Basquiat to Barbara Kruger

Situated directly across from Frank Gehry’s masterful Walt Disney Concert Hall lies the latest addition to LA’s line-up of art institutions, The Broad (pronounced as “brode”). The 120,000-square-foot space was built from a $140 million gift by Eli and Edythe Broad to house their 2,000-piece collection of postwar and contemporary art—featuring works by Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtentstein and Cindy Sherman to …

Adidas Explores Bespoke Sneakers with 3D-Printed “Futurecraft”

It’s not the first time 3D printing has been used to create footwear, but Adidas’ new 3D-printed “Futurecraft” soles take the manufacturing method to a whole new level. Using intricate latticed layers, the German sports brand is able to construct a fully flexible midsole that takes into account a runner’s foot shape and unique pressure points, creating the ultimate pair of bespoke sneakers. Though it’s …

Medium’s New Visual Identity

Along with a bevy of new technical features including news apps, mentions and custom domains, publishing platform Medium has rebranded itself with a playful new logo. They’ve stuck with the “M” that has been so identifiable with the website, but—with help from design studio PSY/OPS—have eschewed a font altogether. Instead, four isometric planes intersect to form the M, giving the new logo depth and flexibility. …