Friday Link Pack

This very personal story by studiomate Michael Yates really touched me. He should totally give a TED talk on this story.

– “RBF is a face that, when at ease, is perceived as angry, irritated or simply … expressionless.” Totally part of the RBF club.

– I agree with Booooooom: Some fantastic visuals in this video for Awwz’s dreamy track Awake.

– Love how Frank Chimero shares his favorite books online.

– Practical: Contemporary minimalist wooden foldable coat stand

– How to write a condolence note.

– This Carry On Cocktail Kit made me laugh.

– This is the coolest, minimalist bunkbed I have seen in a long time.

– Price comparison for Airbnb x couchsurfing x hotels around the world. (via)

– What’s the best way to spend $20,000 to help the common good? (via)

– Collective Quarterly is a travel and design magazine about discovery. Each issue spotlights a single geographic location, focusing on the artisans, music, food, and natural wonders that make it special.

– This website lets you chat with your future self. (via)

– Black Cat Shower Curtain. Also available as a mug.

– How to spend time alone in NYC 

– This is so weird it’s good. How to make unicorn poop cookies!

– I look like an engineer. Yes!

– This is one cool dad: Inventive Father Builds a 50 Meter Crazy Straw For His Daughter’s Fifth Birthday

– Still smiling and happy because of yesterday’s NYTimes Styles feature.

– Vox Media is looking to hire a Designer.