Kid Made Modern

Whether he was designing ABC’s famous minimalist logo or illustrating timeless children’s books with his wife and frequent collaborator Ann Rand, Paul Rand’s exuberant work is characterized by bright, bold, simple shapes. A recurring theme in his work is restraint—he often designed using just a simple shapes. What can you collage using only simple shapes?

Barry McGee is a Californian painter and graffiti artist. He is best known for his large, bold graphic murals and his street art can be spotted in urban alleyways and galleries. His use of vibrant patterns sets his work apart from other graffiti artists.

Candy-colored stripes are a snap with this easy dye technique.

Build your own Eames inspired “house of cards” fort out of decorated cardboard.