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yankodesign.com - Srishti Mitra - An Industrial Designer Hid the Chair's Entire Folding Mechanism Inside the Backrest
An Industrial Designer Hid the Chair's Entire Folding Mechanism Inside the Backrest
Yanko Design

Gudmundur Ludvik had a question he couldn't let go of. Why should a folding chair be a compromise? The answer, for decades, had been accepted without much pushback: folding chairs sacrifice comfort for storage, aesthetics for portability. The…

forbes.com - David Phelan - Apple iPhone 18 Pro Design Latest: 4 New Colors And Updated Case Style
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Design Latest: 4 New Colors And Updated Case Style
Forbes

Aug. 23 update. This post, first published on Aug. 22, was updated to reflect more information about the predicted iPhone 18 Pro design changes. When the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are unveiled (likely on Sept. 9 — read full details…

forbes.com - Jon Markman - Claude Designed Proteins That Worked Against 14 Of 15 Disease Targets
Claude Designed Proteins That Worked Against 14 Of 15 Disease Targets
Forbes

A smartphone displaying the Anthropic Claude Science logo is held in front of an illustration of a DNA double helix on a dark blue background in this photo illustration taken in Italy on July 9, 2026. Claude Science, launched by Anthropic on June…

thestandard.com.hk - Judy Cui - HK's first interactive circular design center showcases eco-tourism potential
HK's first interactive circular design center showcases eco-tourism potential
The Standard

A new community liaison centre, which is Hong Kong's first structure built using a circular design concept, has drawn visitors to explore its interactive exhibition zone, immersing the public in local eco-tourism. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

fastcompany.com - Jesus Diaz - Nuclear power is China's key for transitioning to a fully renewable grid design
Nuclear power is China's key for transitioning to a fully renewable grid design
Fast Company

Between late 2016 and August 2026, China connected 27 new nuclear reactors to its grid. In the same period, the United States connected two. As Jacopo Buongiorno—professor of nuclear science and engineering and director of the Center for…

wwd.com - Lisa Lockwood - Loewe Opens Store in Scottsdale, Blending Art, Craft and Arizona-inspired Design
Loewe Opens Store in Scottsdale, Blending Art, Craft and Arizona-inspired Design
WWD

Taking its cues from the Arizona terrain, Loewe has opened a boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale. Set against the Sonoran landscape, the Loewe store carries the full breadth of men's and women's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather…

the-gadgeteer.com - Rei Padla - ARTISAN Orthodox V2 pocket knife updates the straight-razor design
ARTISAN Orthodox V2 pocket knife updates the straight-razor design
The Gadgeteer

A lot of pocket knives solve the same basic problem in nearly the same way. You get a familiar blade profile, conventional handle, and pocket clip that can make one EDC folder look interchangeable with dozens of others. The ARTISAN Orthodox V2 is…

asiatimes.com - Nilesh Jasani - Software firm designed medicines, overcoming skull's limitations
Software firm designed medicines, overcoming skull's limitations
Asia Times

Anthropic has just published the results of a protein design campaign. Fifteen targets, a written brief and an instruction to design small proteins that latch onto them. The model succeeded against fourteen. Between 22.6% and 35.1% of its designs…

wwd.com - Lisa Lockwood - Skims Elevates Kim Schraub to Chief Brand Officer and Names Erin Magee Chief Design Officer
Skims Elevates Kim Schraub to Chief Brand Officer and Names Erin Magee Chief Design Officer
WWD

Skims, the intimate apparel brand cofounded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, has made two key appointments: the promotion of Kim Schraub to chief brand officer and the appointment of Erin Magee as chief design officer. Both are new posts at the…

afr.com - Matthew Drummond - Inside Hermès' 2000-square-metre maze designed to get you lost
Inside Hermès' 2000-square-metre maze designed to get you lost
Australian Financial Review

Tucked into an arcade in the centre of London is the world's smallest Hermès boutique, just 55 square metres. “It's the tiniest, sweetest, loveliest Hermès store,” says Florian Craen who, as executive vice-president of…

si.com - Alvin Garcia - Tigers Designate James Outman for Assignment in Latest Roster Shakeup
Tigers Designate James Outman for Assignment in Latest Roster Shakeup
Sports Illustrated

The Detroit Tigers made another roster move before Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals, and this one could signal the end of James Outman's brief tenure with the organization. The Tigers activated Outman from the seven-day…

goodhousekeeping.com - Alyssa Gautieri - Designers Say Blue Kitchen Cabinets Are Trending-Here's How to Style Them
Designers Say Blue Kitchen Cabinets Are Trending-Here's How to Style Them
Good Housekeeping

If you're looking for a kitchen cabinet color with a little more personality than plain white, blue is a timeless choice. We've rounded up the blue kitchen cabinet ideas designers love, from deep navy hues to pastel shades. Blue has long been a…

buzzfeed.com - Mariel Guzman - 32 Problem-Solving Products Designed To Make Your Life Easier, Bit By Little Bit
32 Problem-Solving Products Designed To Make Your Life Easier, Bit By Little Bit
BuzzFeed

Promising review: 'I'm obsessed!!! I keep this in my teacher desk so that I can easily use it whenever I stop for coffee in the morning on my way to school. It's a super cute pattern for an English teacher. I can hold my iced coffee without making…

goodhousekeeping.com - Alyssa Gautieri - Designers Share Clever Ways to Create an Office in Your Bedroom
Designers Share Clever Ways to Create an Office in Your Bedroom
Good Housekeeping

Carving out space for a workstation in the bedroom can be a challenge, especially if your room is on the smaller side. That's why we've gathered bedroom office ideas designers love to offer some inspiration. Whether you're trying to find the best…

bristolpost.co.uk - Eve Rowlands - The Range £22 lamp with 3-in-1 design keeps desk 'clutter-free
The Range £22 lamp with 3-in-1 design keeps desk 'clutter-free
Bristol Live

With children heading back to school, parents are faced with restocking essentials and refreshing study areas to create the best environment for homework. A desk lamp is indispensable for everyone, particularly during those late-night study…

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