Claim 3: The original model for the Statue of Liberty was a black woman, but the design was changed to appease white Americans who would not accept an African-American Liberty.

Borglum's original design was intended to go down to their waists, but time constraints and funding only provided for their heads. Borglum also envisaged other grand extensions to his plan, but a combination of hard granite, looming war in Europe, and …

Jul 10, 2020 · Social media users are circulating posts which claim that New York’s Statue of Liberty was originally modeled after an enslaved Black woman. This primary claim is false. The original model of the...

Feb 13, 2025 · Original art, original design, and innovative architecture set creators apart, allowing them to make meaningful statements, evoke emotions, and push the boundaries of what is possible through the work they have created. But what does it truly mean to be original in today’s creative landscape?

Sep 1, 2020 · In this guest post by Darya Jandossova Troncoso, unpacks the art of inspiration for designers and what it actually means to produce original work. Plus, how to tap into your individual experiences to evoke unique emotions in your audience

Feb 17, 2017 · Once—not anymore—one of America’s most potent symbols had its own patent, issued on this day in 1879. USD11023 was issued to the French designer of the statue, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi,...

Jun 1, 2017 · Here are the 5 Steps to Creating a Great Original Design: 1.) DO YOUR RESEARCH. RESEARCH YOUR COMPETITORS. How else will you know if your design is original or not?! See what’s out there!

Gram—design lead at Google and a cultural historian—offers a rich, literate exploration of how the concept of design emerged as a way to humanize and soften the harsh edges of capitalism. Gram carefully lays out her intellectual territory, but the narrative gains momentum as she introduces individual design thinkers, their complex lives ...

2 days ago · It is featured in the original artwork that Sendak made for a library poster, included in the auction. Image Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a tin-plate toy motorcycle, circa 1935.

Mar 21, 2025 · On the one hand, you can get inspired by the brilliant ideas of others. But on the other hand, it may seem that every great design has already been invented. Many of us have, at some point in our careers, experienced the sinking feeling of discovering a design you poured your heart into already exists and belongs to someone else.