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Sixteen Architects Transform Aging Public Toilets in Tokyo into Extraordinarily Inviting Facilities

Colossal

In the busy ward of Shibuya City, Tokyo, which attracts visitors for shopping and entertainment, the local administration faced a two-pronged problem: public restrooms have a reputation for being dark, dirty, and off-putting, and people just don’t like to use them.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

In short, if all you ever do is scroll through articles on your phone, you're really missing out. The publication is based in California and covers graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive design and typography. To learn more, read our article Why TYPEONE magazine is a must-read for graphic designers.

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Thousands of Classic Films, Books, Illustrations, and Just Entered the Public Domain

Colossal

On January 1, thousands of books, films, plays, artworks, sound recordings, and more entered the public domain , which means they may be used freely without compensating or needing to obtain permission from the owner. Most notable on the list this year are the very first adventures of Disney icon Mickey Mouse—and Minnie! until 1928.

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100 Years After the Original, ‘The New Brownies’ Book’ Revives a Beloved Children’s Publication for Black Youth

Colossal

Alongside new contributions, the tome also includes selections from the original publication, including nine poems by Langston Hughes, plus an excerpt from the last published poem by Ntozake Shange. Find your copy on Bookshop. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Beautiful photography magazine or thriving community? FRAMES is both!

Creative Boom

The membership fee also includes access to additional monthly digital publications, a fantastic digital platform, a thriving online community that can help you critique your work, and a series of events in which you can chat directly with world-class photographers. But that's not all!

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12 magazines and blogs that every photographer should check out

Creative Boom

To help you find the best resources, we've curated a list of the best photography publications available today. Founded in 1998, their mission is to provide the most authoritative coverage of digital photography gear in the world, including news, articles and expert reviews.

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So You Want to Write an Article?

A List Apart

So you want to write an article. Whatever the topic, you have insights, you’ve read the basics of finding your voice , and you’re ready to write and submit your first article for a major publication. Here’s the thing: most article submissions suck. Yours doesn’t have to be one of them. And that’s totally fine.