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Salon Art + Design 2025 Opens To Record Visitors And Sales
Salon Art + Design opened its 14 edition Thursday night at the Park Avenue Armory, with close to 3,000 enthusiastic visitors eager to find the curated, high-quality pieces the design fair is known for. As in years past, Salon Art + Design partnered…
8 Home Décor Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2026, According to Interior Designers
From color drenching to curvy furniture, 2025 gave us plenty of interior design trends to be inspired by. However, while some of these looks will persist next year, others will fade from the spotlight. The reason? Certain aesthetics simply fall…
Primark's 'statement' £36 blazer resembles £695 designer brand
Primark is selling a 'statement' blazer that resembles a much pricier alternative. With a reputation for stocking budget-friendly fashion and accessories, the retailer is a favourite with many high street shoppers. One of its latest styles could…
5 Emotional Design Products Designed to Spark Joy Every Single Time You Use Them
The process of transforming everyday products from mere tools to cherished companions might seem like a grand challenge, but it is surely achievable through the magic of emotional design. Industrial product design shows that when emotion is infused…
This Home Design Trend is Out, According to Professionals
In recent years, many people have redesigned their homes with a minimalist aesthetic in mind. But according to many designers, minimalism is out and other design trends that favor bold colors and textures are in. Think color-drenched kitchens…
Meta's product managers are using an increasingly popular skill to design apps for Mark Zuckerberg
Meta's product managers aren't waiting on engineers to turn ideas into demos. Instead, they are vibe coding to design prototype apps themselves and presenting them directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. 'PMs are actually vibe coding products, and we're…
The #1 Decor Trend Designers Want Millennials to Ditch
There was once a time when an all-pink interior, a sign that said 'But first, coffee,' and a vase of pampas grass made your home look incredibly chic and on-trend. Sadly for some of us, those days are behind us. We tapped designers to give us…
Can this designer resort remake this seedy enclave?
It's Friday night in Pattaya, and the go-go clubs are heaving. A charred crocodile is being carved. The guy wearing a python looks tired. So does the Siberian eagle owl being forced to pose for photos with tourists. Nearby, the live sex shows are…
Jennifer Lawrence Says the World Isn't 'Designed' for Working Parents
Jennifer Lawrence is opening up about life as a working mom and how motherhood made her realize how little society is set up to support parents. “When I had my first child, I felt completely connected to my baby,” Lawrence, 35, told W…
Stylish IKEA Finds Designers Always Buy for Holiday Hosting
IKEA is a wonderland of household necessities and just-for-funsies. As we head into the hosting season, it's the perfect place to stop for everything from serving dishes to flatware to festive blankets that infuse some cozy holiday spirit into your…
Pickleball Courts Are the Hottest Backyard Trend Design Pros Didn't See Coming
Move over, tennis courts and basketball hoops. Take a seat, pool and spa combos. The verdict is in: The latest 'it' accessory for your backyard, believe it or not, is a pickleball court. According to Zillow's 2026 Home Trends Report, the…
Much loved Irish fashion designer Catriona Hanly passes away
The Irish fashion world is mourning the loss of renowned designer Catriona Hanly. The Roscommon-born fashionista, known for her designs worn by celebrities both in Ireland and internationally, has sadly passed away. Her death notice on RIP.ie…
Festive jumper from River Island is 'designer-looking'
Fashion fans are loving a jumper which has just the right amount of sparkle and glamour to make it Christmassy while also being supremely stylish. The costs £54 and has a rock star look to it, with its huge pair of red sparkly sequin lips…
It: Welcome To Derry Was Designed To Answer Three Major Questions Stephen King's Novel Didn't
It's sort of impressive that Jason Fuchs, Andy, and Barbara Muschietti managed to successfully pitch a high-profile HBO series that delves into the minutiae of the Stephen King universe. But that's exactly what they've done with 'It: Welcome to…
This Controversial Styling Move Has DIVIDED the Design World
The act of using your hand to chop a throw pillow —creating a dent in the center with the top corners sticking up—is a long-debated styling decision. There are passionate haters and strong advocates out there, and everyone has a good…
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