The 3D-Printed Arc Bicycle

With help from Amsterdam-based company MX3D, five students from the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands have produced a stunning bicycle built from 3D-printed stainless steel. Called the Arc Bicycle, the experimental, mesh frame is designed to minimize weight while maximizing strength—though it’s not flimsy, and weighs in at a solid 26.5 pounds. Read more about the production process at The Drive.

8-Bit Animations of Modern Life

Shanghai-based illustrator and animator Ailadi Cortelletti has found a way to turn ancient software into delightful GIFs. Using PETSCII—a character set commonly used in old 8-bit home computers—she transforms the quirks of modern life into mesmerizing, pixelated animations. Ranging from a mom feeding her child to a teppanyaki dinner party, her light-hearted digital creations are shared regularly on her Instagram account.

The F-Word at STORY

Celebrate International Women's Day at the Chelsea concept store

A shop delivered in issues like a magazine, NYC’s latest STORY (which launches today at their Chelsea location) is “The F-Word.” Opening on International Women’s Day, the concept store’s current collection was carefully selected in order to spark conversation around ideas and beliefs regarding modern-day feminism—in its many forms. With themes ranging from Family to Fair Trade and Feeling Confident, the products are as varied …