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fastcompany.com - Mark Wilson - Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive)
Samsung shares its thesis on the future of design and AI (exclusive)
Fast Company

A Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold smartphone sits beside something we haven't seen before. It's a round screen with a swiveling head. Called Project Luna, it has the mechanical charm of Luxo Jr., and a beep not so different from Wall-E. “The guests…

wwd.com - Andrea Onate - Fendi Awards Gustav Craft First Design Prize at Milan Design Week
Fendi Awards Gustav Craft First Design Prize at Milan Design Week
WWD

DESIGN TALENT: Fendi has named the first winner of its newly established Fendi Design Prize, unveiling the project during Milan Design Week as part of its broader effort to support emerging design talent. The initiative, dedicated to discovering…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - The Ultimate Guide to Milan Design Week 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Milan Design Week 2026
WWD

MILAN — Design trade show Salone del Mobile.Milano, the anchor event of Milan Design Week, will unfold under the aegis of the theme “Matter: material, human well-being, and spatial intelligence.” The season, which kicks off…

buzzfeed.com - Liz Richardson - People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes
People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes
BuzzFeed

'If you don't use all of those items regularly, they will need to have the grease and dust constantly cleaned off them. Let's call this design out for what it really is: Airbnb basics.' 'Now, people walk by and smile; one person said it reminded…

koreatimes.co.kr - Ko Dong-hwan - IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy
IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy
The Korea Times

IKEA is renewing its commitment to the Korean market, emphasizing its philosophy of “democratic design” as it seeks to reach as many consumers as possible with affordable prices and improved store accessibility. IKEA Korea held a…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
WWD

MILAN — China's economy is slowing and as a result luxury firms are shuttering stores as consumers seek local luxury brands and the housing slowdown persists. The latest report from Barclays said China looks less like an emerging engine of…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation, Design Pillars Gear Up for Year of Uncertainties
Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation, Design Pillars Gear Up for Year of Uncertainties
WWD

MILAN — The 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week 2026 will forever be linked to an era of tariffs, inflation, rising oil prices and conflict. If Milan Design Week occupancy rates and hotel tariffs are any indicator…

wwd.com - Martino Carrera - Milan Design Week Highlights: What Fashion and Accessories Brands Are Up To
Milan Design Week Highlights: What Fashion and Accessories Brands Are Up To
WWD

MILAN — As Milan turns into the epicenter of all-things design, fashion and accessories brands are banking on the moment for extra visibility via collaborations, special projects, product launches and activations. Here's a roundup of what…

wwd.com - Andrea Onate - Milan Design Week 2026 Unveils New Luxury Boutiques and Culinary Projects
Milan Design Week 2026 Unveils New Luxury Boutiques and Culinary Projects
WWD

Milan continues to thrive as a hub for luxury, design and innovation with exciting new openings. Agnona marks its return to Milan with a new boutique on Via Santo Spirito, blending heritage-inspired design with modern elegance. Meanwhile, Golden…

wwd.com - Joelle Diderich - Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
WWD

PARIS — For Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, working with glass is like draping cloth for a fashion designer. For his latest collaboration with Dior, to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile.Milano, or Milan Design Week, the French designer delved…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - Designers Say This Bold 80s Trend Is Making a Major Comeback
Designers Say This Bold 80s Trend Is Making a Major Comeback
Good Housekeeping

When you watch TV shows from the 1980s, there always seems to be one architectural trend that pops up again and again—glass brick. Featured in shows like Miami Vice and Moonlighting, it was a must-have design touch. But then it fell out of…

digitaltrends.com - Varun Mirchandani - iPhone Fold design leak suggests Apple is playing it smart
iPhone Fold design leak suggests Apple is playing it smart
Digital Trends

Apple's foldable iPhone has been leaking in bits and pieces, but this latest case leak might be the clearest look yet at how the company is approaching design. And if there's one takeaway, it's this: Apple isn't trying to reinvent the…

rediff.com - REDIFF GADGETS - Asus Zenbook S14 Unveiled: Ultra-Light Design, 27-Hour Battery: Gadgets And Gaming Listicle
Asus Zenbook S14 Unveiled: Ultra-Light Design, 27-Hour Battery: Gadgets And Gaming Listicle
Rediff.com

ASUS has introduced fresh additions to its ZenBook series while also broadening the VivoBook portfolio in India. Pre-bookings are currently underway, and official sales will commence on April 21, 2026. The latest collection features the Zenbook…

the-gadgeteer.com - Rei Padla - 10 Watch Brands Quietly Beating the Big Names on Design
10 Watch Brands Quietly Beating the Big Names on Design
The Gadgeteer

The watch world doesn't end at Rolex and Omega. Look past the big names and you'll find a second tier of underrated watch brands making some of the most interesting watches out there. Some are tiny shops run by a few people. Others are older makers…

yankodesign.com - Pooja Khanna Tyagi - Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries
Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries
Yanko Design

The age of disposable green is over, as in 2026, sustainability means permanence. You no longer design for short lifecycles or rapid replacement, as you design to last. True ecological responsibility now aligns with architectural endurance, where…

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