The world’s tallest Lego tower, comprised of more than 50,000 tiny bricks stands in front of Seoul’s Olympic Stadium. We’re talking 31.9 meters in five days. That’s a whole lotta legos.

With each print purchase a book is donated to a community in need through the International Book Bank.

What happens when innovative women from nine cities across the world are given a platform to express themselves? The White Space Project. Whether you’re a small town girl or living in the city, making film or painting walls – there’s room for you. Tag your work with #WSP to join the movement and find out what adidas Originals is doing in your area.

In Milan, Florencia di Stefano aka PhloPhlo of “Lava Lava Love” shares her personal experiences and famous case histories for the “THINK, PLAY AND TWEET” workshop. #wsp #adidasoriginals

As the Beastie Boys 1986 debut album Licensed to Ill reentered the Billboard landing in the no. 18 spot, it became clear how many miss the groundbreaking brilliance of founding member MCA. The cover art from that iconic album serves as the inspiration for a tribute mural by UK artist AROE of the Heavy Artillery crew.

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What happens when a graphic designer combines his sole passion with his love of design? Sneakercube. Pawel Nolbert deconstructs some of his favorite kicks and reimagines them as cubes without sacrificing some of the most spectacular details.

Everyone’s favorite Neptune never stops creating. This fall we can expect an introspective a look at his life when his book, Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been hits stores. Per the BBC Blog

This is a coffee table style book which will feature conversations between Pharrell and some friends who have inspired him such as Anna Wintour, Nigo, Buzz Aldrin, Takashi Murakami, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Hans Zimmer, Ambra Medda, Chad & Shae. The rest of the book will contain photos which cover most of Pharrell’s career. The book will be released October 16th and will retail for $55. Multiple colored cover options will be available as well as a limited edition version ($250) which will include something special which we won’t unveil until closer to the release date.

The niece of supermodel Gisele Bündchen is doing it bigger than most adults. Forget Nintendo 3DS and Barbie. Duda Bündchen is parlaying her inherited modeling genes into a career in design. Last year she was the face Brazilian clothing collection Brandili Mundi. This year she collaborated with the brand on a collection of her own. Check for it in July.

Neons are all the rage this season – and what better way to capture your thoughts than with a bold and bright notebook? Archie Grand crafted a beautiful pair of blank journals for J. Crew, complete with quirky titles – Frogs I Kissed and Liked or Thoughts I Had And Couldn’t Remember. Cop them for $10 here.

There’s nothing like the panic you feel at the metro station when you aren’t sure which train to take. You don’t want to look like an out of place tourist or even worse, like someone who doesn’t know their own city – so you try to walk and glance. At least that’s what I once did in DC. (Damn, I miss the yellow train.)

I was over at Refinery29 and discovered that the brilliant minds at Design Hype have made it easier to figure out where to go by putting the metro map on your wrist. No, really. They sell Metro Cuff stainless steel bracelets for just $37. And there’s four options – the NYC Metro, the London Tube, Paris Metro and the Metro of Milan too. I hope they add DC.

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Roger Gastman (producer of the documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop) is releasing yet another cutting edge documentary: Wall Writers. It traces the history of graffiti with a focus on the ’60s and 70?s when the culture was in its infancy.

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Instead of ruffling feathers with that shameful, stereotype pushing Mary J. Blige Chicken Wrap jingle, Burger King might have been better off using this Netherlands ad. BK goes all high fashion, heavy duty Mac-style artistry makeup on us with a sesame seed bun eyelid, lettuce lashes, cheese liner and that charbroiled patty just beneath the lash line.

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From bike to MIDI controller thanks to Cogoo’s creation the Turntable Rider.

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