Link About It: This Week’s Picks
The end of the VW beetle, celebrating iconic NYC dive bar Max Fish, robots, rockets and more
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Sam Jacob Studio Designs London’s Cartoon Museum
Housing some 6,000 pieces of art and an 18,000-volume library of cartoons and comics, London’s Cartoon Museum has a new, permanent home designed by Sam Jacob Studio. Be it the two main galleries …
Via citylab.com
The Creative Class is Growing in Smaller Cities
Using data from the US Census American Community Survey, CityLab’s Richard Florida and economist Todd Gabe tracked the growth of the creative class across the country. Popular belief assumes that talent is …
Via space.com
Virgin Orbit’s First Rocket Drop from a Modified Boeing 747
Virgin Galactic sister company Virgin Orbit is one step closer to air-launching satellites. Their first-ever rocket drop test from a modified Boeing 747 carrier (named Cosmic Girl) was a notable success. The …
Via designboom.com
The End of Volkswagen Beetle Production
From an emblem of the ’60s to a global design icon, the Volkswagen Beetle surmounts the reputation of almost all other automobiles. The historic car’s identity, proportions and curves changed over time …
Via geekwire.com
Kristalic Seeks to Provide “Cloud-Based Personal Memory Banks”
Using existing microphone-equipped devices (like AirPods and smartphones), Kristalic is an AI-powered assistant that can record conversations throughout your work day in order to then condense them into a memory bank that …
Via news.sky.com
Missing Lewis Chessmen Piece Sells For £735,000 at Auction
Made from Walrus ivory in the 12th or 13th century, this chess piece went missing from a medieval-era set and then bounced between owners before being sold at auction this past week. …
Via medi-teddy.com
Medi Teddy Reduces Anxiety Around IVs
Meant to alleviate the anxiety that occurs (especially for children) when an IV is dangling by your bedside, Medi Teddy keeps all the tubes hidden away inside a plush teddy bear. On …
Via hypebeast.com
adidas Skateboarding Honors 30 Years of Iconic NYC Dive Bar Max Fish
On the heels of a thoughtful collaboration with the estate of Keith Haring, adidas now celebrates iconic NYC dive bar Max Fish with an ultra-limited edition sneaker drop. “The Fish,” which opened …
Via nytimes.com
Eight Frank Lloyd Wright Works Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
In a serial nomination, inscribed as “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,” eight major works of the beloved architect join UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This is the first recognition of modern …