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5 Paint Color Trends Designers Say You'll Regret in 10 Years
There's so much appeal in current paint color trends, particularly when you're looking at walls that feel dated, drab, or downright in need of a bit of love. So why not jump aboard the latest paint color craze for an overhaul that's perfectly on…
Stacey Solomon shows off new spring homeware range packed with designer dupes
Stacey Solomon has been showing off her latest homeware collection for George at Asda, giving fans a look around the shelves as the range landed in stores. The TV favourite shared clips walking through the displays and picking out some of the…
5 Wildest Design Trends at MWC 2026: Nodding Phones and Tiny Robots
Every year, MWC arrives with the promise of seeing the future of mobile technology, or at least a very expensive approximation of it. The 2026 edition in Barcelona was the event's 20th anniversary in the city, and while nearly 105,000 people showed…
33 Genius Products Designed To Get Things Done Faster For The Chronically Impatient
You can use this to brew hot coffee *and* cold brew by adding coffee grounds to the top portion, tamping it down, letting it steep, and pumping into a carafe full of hot or cold water. Promising review: 'Simple to use and cheaper than that other…
Indie App Spotlight: 'Weather mini' packs trip forecasts and more in a beautiful design
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Weather mini is a nicely designed weather app for the…
5 Floating Designs That Look Like Photoshop (But They're Real)
Floating design is a product-led architectural approach that prioritizes spatial freedom and visual continuity. By lifting elements from the ground, spatial and product design achieves clarity, allowing products, surfaces, and volumes to read as…
Synopsys: Design IP Weakness Doesn't Really Matter Post Transition (NASDAQ:SNPS)
Synopsys (SNPS) remains a dominant EDA software provider, with Design Automation and the Ansys acquisition driving growth and offsetting Design IP weakness. SNPS's Design Automation revenue surged 96% YoY, with operating margins expanding from 40%…
Designers Say This Once-Popular Paint Color Is Out
For the last several years, gray has been dominating home interiors. It seems like gray walls, furniture, floors, and cabinetry have been everywhere. But now, designers say that gray is actually a color that ages rooms. As interior trends shift…
Design Experts Never Make These Home Lighting Mistakes
If you're noticing there's something just a little off about a room in your home, there's a good chance that it has to do with the lighting. We asked the pros for their honest feedback, and these are the home lighting errors designers notice.
These 'Grandma' Home Decor Trends Are Back And Better Than Ever In 2026, According To Designers
There's nothing like a walk down memory lane to spark design inspiration, especially when that nostalgia comes from time spent at grandma's house. Skirted furniture, cafe curtains, and storied antiques bring an unmistakably homey touch that only…
Highlights From Matter and Shape, the Design Fair Not to Miss During Paris Fashion Week
Matter and Shape, the carefully curated design fair that's quickly become a must-see during Paris Fashion Week, has returned to the Jardin des Tuileries for its third edition. The fair, which opened Friday and runs through Monday, March 9, is…
What It Really Takes To Occupy A Room That Was Never Designed For You: IndiQube's Meghna Agarwal
Meghna Agarwal grew up in Alwar, in a traditional Marwari household where the expected trajectory for girls was marriage, not business school. Her parents chose differently. That one decision, made quietly in a small town in Rajasthan, is where the…
Designers Say This One Bathroom Detail Is Officially Over in 2026
If you're looking to make your bathroom feel more modern and take an annoying chore off your list, we've got good news: Designers say grout lines are out. According to the 2026 Bath Trends Report from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 89…
After viewing renders of a Pixel 11 Pro XL case, we expect subtle design changes
A render of a phone case for the Pixel 11 Pro XL might have given away some of the changes that Google has designed into the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro XL. We could see Google unveil the Pixel 11 series in early to mid-August. It is likely that…
CU Boulder students design leg sleeve for Team USA para-athletes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A team of engineering students at the University of Colorado Boulder created a leg sleeve device designed to help para-athletes on Team USA, a novel design that they will debut at a national competition in…
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