The Dieline takes a look back at the most popular and inspirational packaging designs featured on their website in 2017. via The Dieline.

A photographer braved a crocodile-infested river to capture the award-winning photo of a shy orangutan in Borneo.

via Digital Trends.

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This humorous article shares a fictional Christmas letter from Elon Musk. via WIRED

MUJI designed a 79-room hotel in their signature minimalist style with recycled materials and an emphasis on mindfulness.

via Yanko Design.

Mashable published an article commemorating astronaut Bruce McCandless, known for an iconic photo of his untethered spacewalk.

via Mashable.

Barry Ritholtz shares his 10 weekend reads, including a range of topics from financial scams to the U.S. medical market to the longest war. via The Big Picture

Edward Snowden developed an Android app called Haven, which turns an extra phone into a security system that uses motion, light, and sound to detect tampering with your laptop. via The Verge

Cool Tools reviews and recommends various products - this page features their recommendations for drinkware, including insulated mugs and stackable glasses. via Cool Tools

This roundup of *Ribbonfarm* posts from 2017 calls it a "disorienting pivot year" due to a wider variety of topics explored.

The Cooper Hewitt Museum dives into the history and design of the Rolodex, a once-ubiquitous office tool.