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'By Design' targets modern apathy with a supernaturally stylish twist
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…
Emerging Designer Geordie Campbell's En Pointe for Latest Collection
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…
How to Design a Logo That Lasts 10+ Years
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.
These organic mattresses stood out in our tests for comfort and sustainable design
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…
The 'Beachy' Aesthetic Is Dead-Designers Reveal the New Trends in Coastal Design
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”…
A Spotlight on 10 of Hong Kong's Fashion Designers
Hong Kong sits at the forefront of fashion innovation, with its vibrant community of designers and creatives who are helping to redefine the industry with sustainability, creativity and rich cultural narratives. Each of the designers remains…
New Balance's Latest Lifestyle Shoe Has High-Tech Cushioning and a Future-Forward Design
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…
Google's Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 for $499 with specs and design of yesteryear
It's that time of year—a new budget Pixel phone is about to hit virtual shelves. The Pixel 10a will be available on March 5, and pre-orders go live today. The 9a will still be on sale for a while, but the 10a will be headlining Google's…
New Stuff Alert: Renter-Friendly Wall Scones and Designer Roll-necks
For this week's Don't Dillydally, we've rounded up a range of newly released products we're particularly excited about, including Le Creuset's newest colorway, Sorel's latest designer collaboration, and a solid perfume meant to smell like the Bride…
Hybrid by design: Wireless central to SA's connectivity future
Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect. South Africa's connectivity sector faces a familiar contradiction: unprecedented investment in digital infrastructure on one hand, and persistent frustration at the edge of the network on the…
Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earnings beat, custom chip optimism
Shares of Cadence Design Systems climbed after the chip design software firm reported results that beat analyst expectations for Q4 2025. CEO Anirudh Devgan said he expects the trend of companies making their own custom chips to accelerate. Devgan…
Bruteforcing Accidental Antenna Designs
Antenna design is often referred to as a black art or witchcraft, even by those experienced in the space. To that end, [Janne] wondered—could years of honed skill be replaced by bruteforcing the problem with the aid of some GPUs? Iterative…
John Edelman, Known for Reviving Design Within Reach and Heller, on Joining Haworth Lifestyle
MILAN — In its pursuit to gain market share, Haworth Lifestyle — home to historic luxury Italian design brands like Poltrona Frau, Ceccotti, Cassina, Zanotta and Cappellini — has recruited one of American furniture and design's…
These 4 Young Designers Breathed Life Back Into NYFW
In a space where thoughts are echoed and repeated, a common saying is that New York Fashion Week is “dead.” While some American designers continue taking their talents abroad, the next generation held down the fort at home this…
The internet's favorite design shop is closing. Its founder reflects on what went wrong
In early February, the 22-year-old design brand Areaware announced it will close on May 1 citing tariffs and “mounting pressures on the home goods industry” in a letter posted to its Instagram account. “Every product we've made…
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