Design Industry News
A collection of Design latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Manx designer inspired by island's folklore and history
An artist and designer from the Isle of Man has used the island's history, folklore and heritage as inspiration for a new collection featured in British Vogue. Bethany Williams, from Douglas, built her career in sustainable fashion in London before…
The unexpected secret to good interior design, according to an expert
Traditional features such as fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing remain the most stylish interior details, new research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 people also discovered that layered lighting, houseplants and antique furnishings were key…
Climate resilient design can cut expected flood losses by 88pc: study
Hongkong Land and insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh reported on Friday the resilience measures of Westbund Central in Shanghai can cut expected rainfall-flood losses by 88 percent and storm-surge losses by 84 percent under today's conditions.
What 40 Years Of Design Automation Can Teach Us About AI Agents
Thomas Andersen is Vice President of AI and Machine Learning at Synopsys. I still own the graphing calculator I bought as a high school student in the late 1980s. I rarely use it anymore because the software tools I use today offer those same…
Unique house which won awards for its design could be yours for £1.1m
House-hunting can throw up all kinds of surprises, from weird layouts and questionable interior design decisions, to piles of rubbish left behind by the previous residents. But sometimes you stumble across something unlike anything you've seen…
Brick's new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling
Brick Night uses Bluetooth to create location-based blocking zones. Brick Night uses Bluetooth to create location-based blocking zones. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet…
People Are Calling Out 31 Mega-Popular Home Design Trends That Are Totally Overdone
—Kelly, 52, Massachusetts…
U.S. designates helium a critical material following 60 Minutes report on supply chain crisis
The Energy Department designated helium as a critical material Friday, days after a 60 Minutes report that examined the impact of the Iran war on the world's helium supply. The designation, which makes more federal financing available for helium…
Beyond Net-Zero Targets: Lisa Sachs on Designing Systems for Decarbonization
Lisa Sachs speaks with the speed and urgency of someone accustomed to working on problems that cannot wait. As director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) at the Columbia Climate School, she works across research, policy, law…
Designers Say This Will be the Biggest Christmas Decor Trend of the Year
In my book, Christmas is the best holiday to decorate for. The design possibilities are endless, and it brings me so much joy to pull out all the stops for my kids. Every year, I get a thrill from settling on the right assortment of Christmas tree…
US Designates Helium A Critical Material In Reindustrialization Push To Avoid 'Single Point Of Failure'
America's reindustrialization depends on securing reliable, conflict-free supplies of critical materials, including rare earths and other critical metals, most of which are produced and processed overseas. The Trump administration has made…
Manchester United fans invited to shape design of new 100,000-capacity stadium
Manchester United have launched a new survey asking supporters to provide further feedback on the design of their proposed 100,000-capacity stadium. The Premier League side announced plans in March 2025 to replace Old Trafford with a…
Designers Say This Unexpected Kitchen Color Trend Will Be Everywhere in 2027
Historically, kitchens have often skewed toward “safe design” territory, relying on neutral shades like cream, beige, and white as a backdrop for everything else. As a more maximalist mindset takes hold, though, people are daring to…
Glashütte Original Turns Back the Clock on '70s Design
Dropping a needle onto a record, turning the dial on a vintage stereo, winding a mechanical watch: These familiar rituals hold a particular appeal in an increasingly digital world. Glashütte Original 's introduces a new '70s line within its…
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors
The U.S. designated helium as a critical material on Friday because it's indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department. The…
Receive a Daily briefing on Design Industry News
Get Started