Melodie Mendez: Two Bridges

Our Two Bridges neighborhood is getting more and more attention! Take a walking – or in this case, biking – tour and check out the unique sites! (via AMNY)

Jamie Weissman: Kids Inspire IKEA

IKEA recently held a competition for kids to submit designs for new toys, and a portion of the sales from them are being donated to children’s charities! (via Fast Co. Design)

Gabriel Rodriguez-Calderon: The Problem With Puppies

By now you’ve seen the puppy Snapchat filter. You’ve seen it, like, a million times and it’s starting to hurt. You’ve reached “peak puppy.” This piece explores the dangers of social media and the difficulties for finding genuine and authentic content to share on social media. (via Media Decoded)

Kelley Cintra: Psychology of Uncertainty (and Clowns)

Boo! Halloween is right around the corner and it typically isn’t a favorite holiday for those afraid of clowns. This article explores the belief that the human fear of uncertainty and clown phobias stem from the same place. (via NY Magazine)

Lisa Jasper: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink (and Unicorns)

Lisa can’t talk right now… She’s busy planning a trip to Thailand. (via Popsugar)

Michelle Addo: Pixel Smartphone

Google’s new Pixel smartphone, a first from the tech giant, recently debuted and is definitely winning among reviewers! (via The New York Times)

Margaret Park: Inktober Illustrations

A difficult subject to discuss typically, but an important one in any society – mental health! Illustrator Shawn Coss takes on the subject beautifully in his “Inktober” challenge, where illustrators globally complete one ink drawing every day for the month of October. (via Demilked)

Michelle Shen: Printing The Perfect Makeup

Panasonic recently built a device to help people find their perfect makeup for their skin by scanning their face and printing out a sheet of shades. (via PSFK)

Sara Gardner: Open House New York

One of my favorite weekends in the city is Open House New York, where you get a chance to explore and tour some of the infamous sites of the city that are typically off-limits to the general public. Here’s a quick compilation of some photos from this past weekend! (via Curbed New York)