But it’s a more personal series of his that caught our attention—his book series. In it, he manipulates some of his favorite books into original paper sculptures. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he told A’ Design Award and Competition‘s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

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According to Watts, he challenged himself to do so after rediscovering his love for reading books. “I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using papercraft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he relayed. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His paper hints include the web from Charlotte’s Web and a rose from The Secret Garden. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” he explained. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback because reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less, and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he reflected. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback.'”

“I love creating paper-craft designs,” admits Watts. “They’re a test in patience and problem solving, it’s very exciting when it works.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TODD WATTS (@watts.design.co)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TODD WATTS (@watts.design.co)

The post Todd Watts Turns Books Into Paper Sculptures appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her “multi hyphen” career includes illustrating, writing, and textile designing. Based in South Devon, Foster spends much of her time illustrating books and working on licensing designs but she also has a small range of products that she creates for her web shop. “My purpose in life is to bring joy into other people’s lives by creating happy illustrations for children’s books, wall art, mugs, and other products,” she writes. Indeed, her bold, happy designs appeal to children and adults alike.

But carving herself her own path took time, effort, and overcoming her doubts. “I’m very self-critical and worry a lot so it’s quite bizarre in some ways that I left the security of a teaching career (in music) to carve out a new career in an area which is so precarious,” she admitted in an interview with Creative Boom. “However, I also think the uncertainty drives me on and makes me determined to make my life work out.”

Her advice to other creatives? “Don’t be afraid to fail – successful people have failed lots. Talent is only a small part of becoming an illustrator, the rest is sheer dog-eared determination!”

The post Jane Foster’s Playful Illustrations Appeal to Both Children and Adults appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her creative process includes cutting up paper and moving it around – a blend between collage work and illustration. “I use a mix of medias and have a spontaneous approach,” she shared her process with Bibelot Magazine. “It’s often collage, but not necessarily photo-based.”

Often, D’Aquino finds this playful process full of unpredictable results and is surprised at the images that seem to land on her art table. “I draw and paint, then I cut things up and see what happens – though being contrary by nature, I don’t like to stay inside any box that is too pre-defined,” she notes. “Whenever someone calls me a ‘collage artist’, I never fail to be surprised – really? Is that what I am? I really don’t know, but maybe.”

“Some of the best things I’ve made are mistakes, however – this does not imply sitting and waiting is any kind of effective choice,” she adds. “I think all art is work, it takes effort and doing things over or just organizing and experimenting without a clear cut goal or without seeing pleasing results.”

D’Aquino’s latest book, “A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa”, was published by Princeton Architectural Press. You can see more of her work on Instagram.

The post Illustrating and Collage Making: Andrea D’Aquino’s Unique Creative Process appeared first on PlayJunkie.

His hard work and dedication paid off, and now with more than 1.7 million (!) followers on Instagram, he’s a force to be reckoned with. “I came into 2016 with 251,018 followers,” he told the Newyorker, talking about his rise to fame. “I entered 2017 with 515,164. I am a workhorse. I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology. I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

And when it comes to his online success, he’s very much committed. “Your account should be growing, you should also be growing. Evolving is the point,” he stressed. “People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Aside from making noise, his goal with his writing is a feminist one. “My words are what I would say to my sister, my mother, or the women I want to protect,” he added. “Even after being hurt by a woman in the past, I understood where it came from and why she was the way she was as soon as I met her father, the man who had broken her heart long before she’d even known me.” 

Follow his Instagram page for a dose of truth.

The post R.H. Sin Makes a Lot of Noise Through His Poetry appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“When I first started sharing my work online, I wasn’t very serious about it and I really just wanted an outlet for the things I was too afraid to say,” she admitted in an interview with Isaase. But soon enough, she learned that her words had an impact and turned her passion for poetry into a career.

Now, with more than 80k followers on Instagram, it’s clear that people are tuning in. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” says Reddy. “I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons.”

“I think the biggest lesson educators or counselors need to learn is to listen, and to really understand,” she added. “The greatest creators in the world are still in high school – we should be learning from them. One of the most frustrating parts of school for me was believing there was something wrong with my feelings because the adults I spoke to couldn’t relate, and I believe that’s one of the main reasons why kids don’t feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. Listening is key.”

Follow her Instagram page for more sound advice on life and love.

The post Pavana Reddy’s Poetry Will Soothe Your Aching Heart appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Inspired by pop culture and classic literature, these bookmarks feature a cool cast of characters, making your reading as fun as possible.

Everything is handcrafted by the MyBookmark team and each piece is made out of polymer clay, painted in bright acrylics, and polished with a varnish. Having this 3D bookmark will make your book the center of everyone’s attention.

MyBookmark has been creating these cute items for years now, and recently, the company has started a Kickstarter campaign to expand their business. Scroll down to see their latest creations.

The post These Cool Bookmarks Will Make You Read Even More appeared first on PlayJunkie.

But still a bookworm at heart, the past couple of years has seen Watson hard at work at her feminist book club. Something her alter-ego, Hermione, would have been definitely proud of.

The goal of her club is to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic. Hosted on Goodreads, to become a member all you need to do is register for an account and join on the group’s page.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” wrote Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

Hadn’t joined the community already? Why the heck not?!

The post Now’s a Good Time to Join Emma Watson’s Book Club appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Insta stories work as a slideshow in which every page stays on screen for 15 seconds unless you tap it with your finger to hold for longer. That’s why NYPL’s page design comes with a convenient button in the bottom right corner that the reader can hold until he’s finished with a page without covering part of the text.

Visit their Instagram to see how this project looks live with the first novel in the series: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The post The New York Public Library Announces Instagram Novels appeared first on PlayJunkie.

But it’s a more personal series of his that caught our attention—his book series. In it, he manipulates some of his favorite books into original paper sculptures. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he told A’ Design Award and Competition‘s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TODD WATTS (@watts.design.co)

According to Watts, he challenged himself to do so after rediscovering his love for reading books. “I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using papercraft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he relayed. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His paper hints include the web from Charlotte’s Web and a rose from The Secret Garden. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” he explained. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback because reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less, and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he reflected. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback.'”

“I love creating paper-craft designs,” admits Watts. “They’re a test in patience and problem solving, it’s very exciting when it works.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TODD WATTS (@watts.design.co)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by TODD WATTS (@watts.design.co)

The post Todd Watts Turns Books Into Paper Sculptures appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her “multi hyphen” career includes illustrating, writing, and textile designing. Based in South Devon, Foster spends much of her time illustrating books and working on licensing designs but she also has a small range of products that she creates for her web shop. “My purpose in life is to bring joy into other people’s lives by creating happy illustrations for children’s books, wall art, mugs, and other products,” she writes. Indeed, her bold, happy designs appeal to children and adults alike.

But carving herself her own path took time, effort, and overcoming her doubts. “I’m very self-critical and worry a lot so it’s quite bizarre in some ways that I left the security of a teaching career (in music) to carve out a new career in an area which is so precarious,” she admitted in an interview with Creative Boom. “However, I also think the uncertainty drives me on and makes me determined to make my life work out.”

Her advice to other creatives? “Don’t be afraid to fail – successful people have failed lots. Talent is only a small part of becoming an illustrator, the rest is sheer dog-eared determination!”

The post Jane Foster’s Playful Illustrations Appeal to Both Children and Adults appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her creative process includes cutting up paper and moving it around – a blend between collage work and illustration. “I use a mix of medias and have a spontaneous approach,” she shared her process with Bibelot Magazine. “It’s often collage, but not necessarily photo-based.”

Often, D’Aquino finds this playful process full of unpredictable results and is surprised at the images that seem to land on her art table. “I draw and paint, then I cut things up and see what happens – though being contrary by nature, I don’t like to stay inside any box that is too pre-defined,” she notes. “Whenever someone calls me a ‘collage artist’, I never fail to be surprised – really? Is that what I am? I really don’t know, but maybe.”

“Some of the best things I’ve made are mistakes, however – this does not imply sitting and waiting is any kind of effective choice,” she adds. “I think all art is work, it takes effort and doing things over or just organizing and experimenting without a clear cut goal or without seeing pleasing results.”

D’Aquino’s latest book, “A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa”, was published by Princeton Architectural Press. You can see more of her work on Instagram.

The post Illustrating and Collage Making: Andrea D’Aquino’s Unique Creative Process appeared first on PlayJunkie.

His hard work and dedication paid off, and now with more than 1.7 million (!) followers on Instagram, he’s a force to be reckoned with. “I came into 2016 with 251,018 followers,” he told the Newyorker, talking about his rise to fame. “I entered 2017 with 515,164. I am a workhorse. I think a lot of people in my industry are content with the ‘struggling artist’ ideology. I’m not. On any given day, my account brings in 600,000 to one million ‘likes.’ The object is to be seen or heard, and I make a lot of noise.”

And when it comes to his online success, he’s very much committed. “Your account should be growing, you should also be growing. Evolving is the point,” he stressed. “People bulls**t in our niche, they say follower count doesn’t matter but how in the hell do you expect to reach this generation if they’re not following you in some form or capacity?”

Aside from making noise, his goal with his writing is a feminist one. “My words are what I would say to my sister, my mother, or the women I want to protect,” he added. “Even after being hurt by a woman in the past, I understood where it came from and why she was the way she was as soon as I met her father, the man who had broken her heart long before she’d even known me.” 

Follow his Instagram page for a dose of truth.

The post R.H. Sin Makes a Lot of Noise Through His Poetry appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“When I first started sharing my work online, I wasn’t very serious about it and I really just wanted an outlet for the things I was too afraid to say,” she admitted in an interview with Isaase. But soon enough, she learned that her words had an impact and turned her passion for poetry into a career.

Now, with more than 80k followers on Instagram, it’s clear that people are tuning in. “My poetry is very much a reflection of who I am,” says Reddy. “I started writing as a kid, simply as a way to verbalize feelings I didn’t know how to talk about – and while my writing has definitely improved since – I still write for the same reasons.”

“I think the biggest lesson educators or counselors need to learn is to listen, and to really understand,” she added. “The greatest creators in the world are still in high school – we should be learning from them. One of the most frustrating parts of school for me was believing there was something wrong with my feelings because the adults I spoke to couldn’t relate, and I believe that’s one of the main reasons why kids don’t feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. Listening is key.”

Follow her Instagram page for more sound advice on life and love.

The post Pavana Reddy’s Poetry Will Soothe Your Aching Heart appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Inspired by pop culture and classic literature, these bookmarks feature a cool cast of characters, making your reading as fun as possible.

Everything is handcrafted by the MyBookmark team and each piece is made out of polymer clay, painted in bright acrylics, and polished with a varnish. Having this 3D bookmark will make your book the center of everyone’s attention.

MyBookmark has been creating these cute items for years now, and recently, the company has started a Kickstarter campaign to expand their business. Scroll down to see their latest creations.

The post These Cool Bookmarks Will Make You Read Even More appeared first on PlayJunkie.

But still a bookworm at heart, the past couple of years has seen Watson hard at work at her feminist book club. Something her alter-ego, Hermione, would have been definitely proud of.

The goal of her club is to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic. Hosted on Goodreads, to become a member all you need to do is register for an account and join on the group’s page.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” wrote Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

Hadn’t joined the community already? Why the heck not?!

The post Now’s a Good Time to Join Emma Watson’s Book Club appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Insta stories work as a slideshow in which every page stays on screen for 15 seconds unless you tap it with your finger to hold for longer. That’s why NYPL’s page design comes with a convenient button in the bottom right corner that the reader can hold until he’s finished with a page without covering part of the text.

Visit their Instagram to see how this project looks live with the first novel in the series: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The post The New York Public Library Announces Instagram Novels appeared first on PlayJunkie.