27Letters

Getty Images introduces a new tool for those with severe cases of information overload

Advertorial content: With digital media operating at a constant fever pitch—mostly fueled by the constant stream of recycled content—it’s difficult to sift through the masses to find the most relevant, original information possible. Cue 27Letters. The site, designed as a top-level filter for the most notable and referenced images from over 250 media sites, allows users a quick and easy way to consume content that …

Tokyo Illustrators Society

A new site archives a consortium of Japan's best illustrators online

Since its inception over a decade ago, the Tokyo Illustrators Society has served as an essential platform for some of Japan’s finest artists to share ideas and explore illustration’s future. Recently introduced online, the T.I.S. now shares their impressive roster of talent with all, featuring an addictive array of illustrations spanning all styles and mediums from digital to hand-drawn. An official guild of the best …

Cheek’d

The newest matchmaking service introduces real-life spontaneity to online dating

New dating site Cheek’d attempts to capitalize on social cowardice by offering a set of witty cards for either simply handing out, surreptitiously slipping into a pocket, left on a table, or given to a friend to carry out the dirty work. The card informs the unsuspecting recipient that they’ve been Cheek’d and directs them to your profile where they can presumably make a better …