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Student designs concept to tackle Guernsey housing crisis
An architecture graduate has developed a housing concept aimed at tackling the high cost of living and reducing the number of young people leaving the island. Oliver Coupe, who recently completed a degree at the Welsh School of Architecture…
JR East announces design of new inspection shinkansen train
East Japan Railway, or JR East, on Tuesday announced the nickname and design of a successor to its East-i inspection train for shinkansen bullet train lines, set to be introduced in fiscal 2029. The new train, nicknamed Soar, will inspect the…
Ikea's newest collection is designed for young renters on the move
Ikea's newest collection is designed to move. And move. And move. These 13 home furnishings were inspired by the lived reality of young urban dwellers who regularly find themselves moving to new apartments, neighborhoods, cities, or countries. To…
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JioStar's Rubbal Datta to join Mandrake Tech Labs as CEO-designate
Mandrake Tech Labs has appointed Rubbal Datta as CEO-designate. He will join the media firm in August 2026. Datta joins from JioStar and brings over 26 years of experience across government relations, media and sports broadcasting. He has…
How a New Generation Is Designing at the Confluence of Cultures
A profound generational evolution is rewriting the rules of the contemporary landscape, bringing an end to the era where architects and designers merely mimicked the tenets of Western modernism. Recorded live at Milan Design Week 2026 in…
Dongdaemun Design Plaza transforms into giant open-air getaway
Not every summer escape requires a coastal highway or a mountain trail. This year, the Seoul Design Foundation is betting that live music, open-air lounges and a curated night market can turn the city's sleekest architectural landmark into a…
Florida delays terrorist designations as DeSantis law faces legal challenges
Florida officials are delaying enforcement of a new state law that would allow the designation of terrorist organizations while they develop regulations to implement it, according to a court filing. The filing states that the Florida Department of…
University of Haifa's School of Design hosts first graduate fashion show
The Department of Fashion at the University of Haifa 's School of Design held its fashion show on Monday. Twenty-five graduating students presented their final collections in an event that, for the first time, was held on the university campus.
Why Synopsys (SNPS) Is Doubling Down on AI Chip Design Software to Strengthen Its Long-Term Competitive Advantage
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) is one of the high-growth wide-moat stocks to buy. On July 7, Reuters reported that Synopsys plans to discontinue selected semiconductor manufacturing analytics products, including tools used to monitor production…
The Unicode Consortium Unveils Nine New Emoji Designs for Unicode 18
Unicode Emoji Subcommittee Chair Jennifer Daniel previewed nine upcoming emoji designs for the Unicode 18 standard ahead of World Emoji Day New candidates include a 'Cracking Face' representing a facade of positivity, a 'Meteor' designed to look…
The Best Airbnbs in Copenhagen Might Turn You into a Danish Design Aficionado
There's really no bad time to visit Copenhagen. Extra-long summer days see people spilling onto the canals for laid-back happy hours and refreshing dips in the harbor; in the winter, the city turns into a festive tableau complete with lit-up…
What Jay-Z has in his watch collection, from one of the most complicated designs ever made to a $6 million timepiece
Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, is a big fan of Patek Philippe watches. He wore one with a rose-gold case and dozens of diamonds for the 2025 Grammys. Its face includes several functions, such as days of the week and moon phases, that help keep a…
Interior Designers Say These '90s Home Trends Are Back and Better Than Ever
Say hello again to honey oak cabinets and overstuffed furniture. Designers say 90s home design trends are back in style. Today's homeowners and renters are looking to recreate that comfortable atmosphere that makes you want to sink into an…
Ayrshire village's re-designation to town status branded 'a piece of nonsense'
The reclassification of the village of Monkton to town status has been branded “a piece of nonsense.” Monkton's village status has been re-designated and changed to a ‘town' following a population growth that's taken it above…
This is the iPhone killer that Jony Ive and former Apple designers are working on at OpenAI
At long last, more details have emerged about the product that OpenAI has been working on to take on the smartphone. What makes this particular device stand out is that former Apple designer Jony Ive, as well as several other figures who have…
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