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commercialintegrator.com - CI Staff - Design Meets Tech: Inside the Custom Installation Industry's Evolution
Design Meets Tech: Inside the Custom Installation Industry's Evolution
Home - Commercial Integrator

The custom installation industry is experiencing a renaissance, returning to its roots of design-focused integration. Technology is no longer an afterthought but a core component of a home's aesthetic. This shift, heavily influenced by European…

fastcompany.com - Hunter Schwarz - The proposed White House lawn is a design crime
The proposed White House lawn is a design crime
Fast Company

Trump's latest plans for a White House annex could subtly reshape the path around the South Lawn, and its resulting irregularity says a lot about the Administration's capacity for design nuance. The latest renderings for a new proposed building on…

fastcompany.com - Hunter Schwarz - These designers made a sustainable new building material from corn
These designers made a sustainable new building material from corn
Fast Company

A new 3D-printed construction technique turns corn into a novel building material. Corncretl is a biocomposite made from corn waste known as nejayote that's rich in calcium. It's dried, pulverized, and mixed with minerals, and the resulting…

salon.com - Coleman Spilde - 'By Design' targets modern apathy with a supernaturally stylish twist
'By Design' targets modern apathy with a supernaturally stylish twist
Salon.com

If you could open my head like a cookie jar, there's a good chance that the logline for Amanda Kramer's stunning new film, “By Design” — “A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as the…

fashionista.com - Janelle Sessoms - Independent Designers Are Bullish on the Future of New York Fashion Week
Independent Designers Are Bullish on the Future of New York Fashion Week
Fashionista

The relevance of New York Fashion Week is a recurring topic each time the industry event returns. The key points are largely the same: Fewer designers are showing on the calendar; showgoer participation is down; the industry doesn't provide enough…

boston.com - Conor Ryan - Red Sox release statement after outcry over flawed jersey design
Red Sox release statement after outcry over flawed jersey design
Boston.com

Red Sox fans were up in arms earlier this week when photos first started to emerge of Boston's home white jerseys for the upcoming 2026 season. As part of photos captured for the team's Picture Day, fans online took note of what appeared to be some…

independent.co.uk - Daisy Lester - Interior designers love this homeware brand for its timeless striped upholstery
Interior designers love this homeware brand for its timeless striped upholstery
The Independent

Craving a spring refresh or styling a new home? With endless online brands just a click away, knowing where to start with an interiors revamp isn't always easy. Appealing to both designers and design-savvy shoppers, Rowen & Wren is as good a place…

thestar.com.my - Figma jumps as AI push boosts software design spending
Figma jumps as AI push boosts software design spending
The Star Online

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Shares of ⁠Figma rose around 14% before the bell on ⁠Thursday as investors cheered the software design provider's ‌strong revenue forecasts and commentary around its artificial intelligence ambitions. Figma…

wwd.com - Violet Goldstone - Emerging Designer Geordie Campbell's En Pointe for Latest Collection
Emerging Designer Geordie Campbell's En Pointe for Latest Collection
WWD

LONDON – Geordie Campbell 's getting physical for fall 2026. Inspired by the so-bad-they're-good proportions of the ‘80s, boxing, and ballet, the designer's latest collection packs a (graceful) punch. “The brand is all about…

entrepreneur.com - Anthony Savino - How to Design a Logo That Lasts 10+ Years
How to Design a Logo That Lasts 10+ Years
Entrepreneur

Font choice matters more than you think when designing a logo. Licensing, readability and personality all impact how your audience perceives your brand. Creating a logo for your business takes tremendous planning, research and thorough execution.

businessinsider.com - James Brains - These organic mattresses stood out in our tests for comfort and sustainable design
These organic mattresses stood out in our tests for comfort and sustainable design
Business Insider

If you're looking to incorporate more natural and non-toxic materials into your bedroom an organic mattress is a good place to start. Organic mattresses promise cleaner materials and fewer questionable chemicals — but not every mattress…

housebeautiful.com - Wendy Rose Gould - The 'Beachy' Aesthetic Is Dead-Designers Reveal the New Trends in Coastal Design
The 'Beachy' Aesthetic Is Dead-Designers Reveal the New Trends in Coastal Design
House Beautiful

For a long time, an overtly beachy aesthetic prevailed in aspirational waterfront home design. Today, a subtler and more refined approach has taken hold; it still reads as coastal, but without veering into that “cheesy souvenir shop”…

wmagazine.com - Meet Tolu Coker, the London Designer Reimagining Traditional British Style
Meet Tolu Coker, the London Designer Reimagining Traditional British Style
W Magazine

Designer Tolu Coker with models (from left) Adit Priscilla, Rey, and Kukua Williams, all wearing Tolu Coker clothing, gloves, and hats; Manolo Blahnik shoes (throughout). Rather than present her spring/summer 2026 collection on the runway, the…

koreatimes.co.kr - Xportsnews - Designed by me': BLACKPINK's Lisa shocks fans with sheer dress photoshoot
Designed by me': BLACKPINK's Lisa shocks fans with sheer dress photoshoot
The Korea Times

BLACKPINK's Lisa has ignited global fan buzz after unveiling a daring photoshoot featuring a sheer dress she personally designed. On Wednesday, Lisa shared multiple images on social media with the caption “Designed by me.” The photos…

wwd.com - Riley Jones - New Balance's Latest Lifestyle Shoe Has High-Tech Cushioning and a Future-Forward Design
New Balance's Latest Lifestyle Shoe Has High-Tech Cushioning and a Future-Forward Design
WWD

After its introduction via a two-style collaboration with Action Bronson featuring “Cyborg Tears” and “Hornet Tusk” styles, the New Balance Abzorb 1890 is now ready for its wider launch. Unveiled Wednesday by the…

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