#LMDCORONAVIRUS: Social Distance Works. Here's How it Looks

Four models showing different approaches to a pandemic. Free for all: no changes in society; attempted quarantine, like in Hubei, China; moderate distancing: 75% adopt social distancing; extensive distancing: 87.5% (7 of 8 people) adopt social distancing. KEY: Gray = healthy; Ochre = Sick; Lavendar = Recovered. Credit: The Washington Post

From The Washington Post, an article with simulations of the exponential spread of outbreaks, like coronavirus, and how to flatten the curve or minimize the number of people who become infected, which in turn would also minimize the number of deaths. If we distance, we save lives. See animated simulations for each scenario.

A much lower curve, and fewer people infected overall with extensive distancing. Credit: The Washington Post

#LMDInspiration: A Master of Water. L.A. Water.

Details of David Hockney's paintings from his retrospective show at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. How do you paint water in an abstract, representative way? It’s is no small feat. This is how. Splash, stream, bubble, undulate, spray.

#LMDInspiration: Function and Design at Dior

Made of layers of patterns that shimmer optically, and LED lights, the NYC Dior facade moves with you as you walk past it. The Cannage Pattern is visible on a small scale when you're close to it. Get enough distance from it and you can see a much larger-scale version appear on the building. Nice. The pattern originally came from the rattan cane chairs at the Dior salon and has been applied to a variety of products over the years. LED lights make this a low maintenance, energy-saving solution and a standout signature — the best of all worlds.

#LMDInspiration: Lounge in Marble at the MoMA

Handsome and eye-catching veined black marble flanks one end of the new lounge area: part of a renovation by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Plans are for the more than $400 million expansion project to be completed by 2019. It will place the store downstairs, open the lobby area up and create more gallery spaces, among other things.

#LMDInspiration: When Opposites Come Together Beautifully

Seasonal pattern and type at H&M — a nice combo of organic and geometric shapes. The subdued colors, lighting on the plants and layering of transparencies make a strong AND subtle statement.