If you love hunting & gathering online then this is the spot.
kind of a mix between tumblr + pinterest. I'm obsessed
feels very artist/design focused but I think any creative person would enjoy it.
you get a certain amount of use for free – but I pay for it and it's worth every penny to me!!
i found a student discount code too! use "CURIOUS" for 50% off
Apr 25, 2024
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one day i was on the work computer and i wanted to find more Fruits Magazines and came across dozens of pdfs on are.na!!! it's catered towards design and architecture students it's the loveliest tool as a casual internet user. it's self financed with premiums (no ads) plus it's minimalistic and easy to use - it organizes pictures, websites, and pdfs into these sections called channels. there is no algorithm it's purely based on hunter and gatherer vibes i started using it recently and have found countless channels of historical zines, 90s/2000s perfume ads, bare bone websites built with just html, old blogs, and so much more. i think perfectly imperfect and are.na are proof that the internet is well and alive!
just attached one of the channels i follow it's a collection of vintage Japanese advertisements and graphics :*)
Dec 24, 2024
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Like pinterest but without the ads or algo or mommy blogger tone. Feels like how Tumblr used to feel. I find so many cool things. And it’s great for practical use of organizing stuff I find around the web.
Feb 25, 2025
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honestly id recommended it just for the amount of reading material available on there. huuuuge collections curated by real people and not some algorithm.
it’s technically free to browse and use (up until you hit 200 blocks- then its around 7dlls a month, which id argue isnt much since your attention isn’t the product as opposed to say, pinterest with all those lame ads)
you can connect and upload pretty much anything imaginable and there are so many cool channels to browse through and learn and get inspiration from.
i dont think my explanation does it justice so just check it out for yourself!
May 8, 2025
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I told a friend my plans for an upcoming sunday — to explore red hook, get key lime pie, and watch the sunset. she replied “OoO how romantic!” and it reminded me that I don’t need a partner to live a romantic life. the way I spend my time is fucking romantic! I’m romantic! how beautiful.
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024
just love the composition of this, the texture of the bed canopy, & her expression. mwah
Sep 23, 2024