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Seoul unveils branding for 2027 World Design Congress
The Seoul Design Foundation unveiled a brand identity and launched an official website Tuesday for the World Design Congress 2027 Seoul, an international design event the city will co-host with the World Design Organization (WDO) from Sept. 22-25…
17 'Outdated' Home Design Trends That Are Sooo Much Better Than Modern-Day Trends (And Really Need To Come Back)
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The Product Design 100 hits the shelves to showcase the state of the industry
After the dust has settled on LDF 2026, the exhibitions and installations demounted and the talks archived, it would be nice to have a physical keepsake of this particular moment in time. That's the intention behind Design Burger's new monograph…
The Digger poster design strikes graphic design gold
We wrote recently about the latest poster for Digger. The upcoming movie from Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise sparked quite a debate over the lack of symmetry in the design. That got me looking at some of the…
Designer Bob Mackie dies as Sabrina Carpenter and Elton John lead tributes
Bob Mackie has died. The American costume and fashion designer, known for dressing the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Cher and Diana Ross, was 87. He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, and he picked up 9 Emmy Awards over his…
The home design trends defining 2026
From flexible floor plans to integrated technology, today's homes are designed with comfort, purpose and longevity in mind. As homeowner priorities continue to evolve, interior design has become less about following trends and more about creating…
EXCLUSIVE: Jacquemus Filled His New Miami Design District Flagship With Art - and Fine Design
“I wanted to create a space that feels both very Miami and very Jacquemus,” Simon Porte Jacquemus said of his latest flagship boutique, which is opening this week in the city's burgeoning Design District. “It's a city that…
Featured Gig: Learning Design at Brown University
If you are searching for a learning designer, I will always be interested in highlighting the role in this Featured Gig series. Please. When my friend and long-time colleague, Melissa Kane, Director of Online Program Development at Brown, shared…
Bob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died…
U.S. Polo Assn. Names A&F's David Swetman Head of Men's, Boys' Design
Former Abercrombie & Fitch executive David Swetman has joined U.S. Polo Assn. as global design lead for men's and boys'. The appointment was made as the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association works to strengthen its leadership…
Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87: 'His Genius and Extraordinary Designs Will Live on Forever'
Legendary designer Bob Mackie died on Monday, September 14. He was 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” read a statement via his official Instagram account. “He lived his…
The Hypebeast Guide to London Design Festival 2026
September is here, which means the London Design Festival is back for its 24th edition, running from 12–20 September. The map has shifted a little. There are 11 districts, with Soho joining for the first time. Shoreditch Design Triangle has…
Bob Mackie, Famously Over-the-top Fashion Designer, Dies at 87
Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Diana Ross, Elton John, Madonna and more in his ornate, custom creations, died Monday at age 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie…
Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87
Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, has sewn his final stitch. Mackie died Monday at 87, according to a post on his Instagram…
Designer worn by Lady Gaga hope to inspire next generation
A landmark national initiative to decentralise British fashion is spotlighting Liverpool next week. The British Fashion Council, the not-for-profit organisation behind London Fashion Week, is hoping to bring new opportunities to Northern creatives…
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