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Best of #ModernMonday: Cool Resources for Young Designers

Every Monday, @dwell and @designmilk invite fans and experts on Twitter to weigh in on trending topics in design.

Ben Bateman, director of hardware at crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, Chris Farnum, director of design at Brooklyn's Industry City, and Jeremiah Britton, art director for workspace-sharing startup WeWork, joined #ModernMonday this week to discuss novel resources available to young designers. Check out a few of our favorite responses, and use the hashtag #ModernMonday to join the conversation next week at 1pm EST / 10am PST.

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Pete Peanut and the Trouble with Birthdays is a book that's seeking funding via Kickstarter. What caught our eye were the meticulously crafted sets in the video, which features midcentury design in miniature. The authors Mimi O. Chun and Sean Hewens were inspired by a trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week. "All of the homes were perfectly preserved, the way you might imagine them in the 60s," Chun says. "Despite all of the visitors in town for the event, there was a stillness to Palm Springs that seemed like the perfect backdrop for Pete Peanut, who is the quiet type of peanut—a contemplative sort who understands that not all change is good, regardless of whether or not it involves birthday cake."
Pete Peanut and the Trouble with Birthdays is a book that's seeking funding via Kickstarter. What caught our eye were the meticulously crafted sets in the video, which features midcentury design in miniature. The authors Mimi O. Chun and Sean Hewens were inspired by a trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week. "All of the homes were perfectly preserved, the way you might imagine them in the 60s," Chun says. "Despite all of the visitors in town for the event, there was a stillness to Palm Springs that seemed like the perfect backdrop for Pete Peanut, who is the quiet type of peanut—a contemplative sort who understands that not all change is good, regardless of whether or not it involves birthday cake."
Tatabi Studio, helmed by Elena Sancho, Humberto Van Huten, and Rafa Leal, created the branding identity for Muyum, a healthy and fun food brand for kids.
Tatabi Studio, helmed by Elena Sancho, Humberto Van Huten, and Rafa Leal, created the branding identity for Muyum, a healthy and fun food brand for kids.
Green Spaces (Denver, United States) This solar-powered coworking space in Denver's arts district is literally a breath of fresh air, and not just because the plethora of reclaimed wood planters between desks freshens the environment. With plans to expand and add a rooftop garden, the dog-friendly space offers a healthy environment to mitigate the screen’s ever-present glow.
Green Spaces (Denver, United States) This solar-powered coworking space in Denver's arts district is literally a breath of fresh air, and not just because the plethora of reclaimed wood planters between desks freshens the environment. With plans to expand and add a rooftop garden, the dog-friendly space offers a healthy environment to mitigate the screen’s ever-present glow.
The artfully designed Soma water purifying system is an innovative product that goes beyond other purifying systems. With an elegant shape and biodegradable filters, the Soma is an environmentally conscious option that is attractive enough to be left on a table or counter.
The artfully designed Soma water purifying system is an innovative product that goes beyond other purifying systems. With an elegant shape and biodegradable filters, the Soma is an environmentally conscious option that is attractive enough to be left on a table or counter.
Participants in First Batch, a design-oriented business accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio, have access to a shared workspace. Matt Anthony (standing) and Katie Garber of First Batch chat with Tim Karoleff, the founder of Ampersand.
Participants in First Batch, a design-oriented business accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio, have access to a shared workspace. Matt Anthony (standing) and Katie Garber of First Batch chat with Tim Karoleff, the founder of Ampersand.