Design

July 27, 2026

These Avant-Garde Lamps Are Made Using Issey Miyake’s Innovative Shape-Shifting Fabrics

Fashion designer Issey Miyake is known for innovative garments that have helped transform avant-garde clothing. But that’s not all that the designer and his studio are doing. While its wearables are noteworthy, the Issey Miyake brand has entered a collaboration that sees its design ethos reflected in industrial design, including lighting. Miyake’s A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE brand and Swiss-based design studio atelier oï recently unveiled new lighting, the O Series, from their TYPE-XIII Atelier Oï project.

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July 23, 2026

Play-Doh Introduces ‘Blooms’ Kits for Adults To Create Floral Decor That Never Wilts

Crafts aren’t just for kids. Everyone can benefit from hands-on, creative play. Play-Doh embraces that idea with its new Blooms by Play-Doh collection, a series of DIY kits that let adults create realistic floral arrangements at home. The launch marks an exciting new chapter for the iconic modeling compound, expanding the brand into the worlds of home decor and adult crafting.

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July 10, 2026

LEGO Unveils Set for First-Ever Fully Functional Arcade Pinball Machine

If you’re of a certain age, you surely remember going to the arcade and seeing the most devoted players spend hours trying to beat the top score on the pinball machine. You can now relive those good old days (or give this game a try, if you missed out on them) with the new LEGO Arcade Pinball Machine, the first-ever playable pinball machine designed by the company.

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July 1, 2026

Fourth of July Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

The Fourth of July is a day typically spent grilling and hanging poolside. Whether you’re having a cookout or are staying indoors to avoid the heat, you can take advantage of My Modern Met Store’s Fourth of July sale. From July 1 to July 5, we’re offering 15% off your entire order when you use the code FIREWORKS26 at checkout. Don't delay; the discount ends at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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