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Versace Didn't Look Far for Its Next Designer
|Versace Didn't Look Far for Its Next Designer https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/style/versace-pieter-mulier-new-designer.html For the first time in Versace's 48-year history, its creative vision has been placed in the hands of someone born…
Super Bowl Halftime Is the World's Biggest Stage. He Designs It.
Months before Prince's Super Bowl halftime performance amid a Florida downpour in 2007, Bruce Rodgers told producers that he wanted only a few backup dancers and props onstage. “This guy in a gigantic stadium was like a little…
Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work
When past generations imagined the best version of the future, it was one of leisure. Advertisements, cartoonists, and pulp novelists dared us to dream of a world where the spoils of industrial development were shared with all: robot butlers…
People Are Calling Out The Current Home Design Trends That Are Quickly Becoming 'Outdated'
'I feel like older homes with more nooks and crannies have aged well, and I wouldn't be surprised if people started seeing homes without much storage as a sign of the era of the house.' —Anonymous, 25, California —Anonymous, 68…
My thoughts on the Peak Design 7L sling bag
External dimensions: 13.78 x 8.66 x 4.33-inches (35 x 22 x 11 cm) Internal dimensions: 13.58 x 8.46 x 4.13-inches (34.5 x 21.5 x 10.5 cm) Phone pocket capacity: Fits up to iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung S24 Pocket opening width: 6.5-inches (16.5 cm)…
The Design Mistake That's Quietly Weakening Your Brand
Design reduces cognitive load before it builds persuasion: Good design removes friction by making understanding feel effortless. People need to understand something before they can be convinced by it. UI reflects organizational thinking: When UI…
These Tinted Moisturizers Are Designed With Women Over 40 in Mind
They moisturize; even out skin tone; and, in 2026, the best tinted moisturizers cater particularly well to mature skin. I should know: At 45, I leave a bottle of Dr. Julius Few's Tinted Mineral Sunscreen next to my Nespresso machine—it's…
This $550 Modular Light Lets You Design Your Own Wall Art
There's something fascinating about watching designers take inspiration from the natural world and translate it into something you can actually use in your home. The ARID Modular Lighting System from Nahtrang Studio and Spanish brand Bover does…
Gary Anderson on the 2026 return of an F1 design trend
One of the big talking points about the new 2026 Formula 1 cars is the return of what was called the 'mousehole'. That can be seen, below, with the red highlight here on the McLaren under the old ground effect regulations. As the slot in the rear…
Qualcomm announces a major needle movement in chip design in India
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.on Saturday (February 7, 2026) announced the tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design, marking a significant moment in advanced chip design amid India's rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem. According to the company…
Qualcomm's 2nm breakthrough puts India at the centre of global chip design
The release of Qualcomm Technologies' cutting-edge semiconductor design, which uses 2nm technology, on Saturday marks a significant turning point in the company's global engineering journey. The development also highlights the importance of India…
Anker Soundcore P41i Review: Convenient Design, Incredible Battery Life
Anker's new Soundcore P41i wireless earbuds ($79.99) have an interesting premise. They serve up bass-heavy sound with a splash of ANC and transparency, but they're not designed to be audiophile-grade, lacking the high-end codecs you'd want for that…
Qualcomm announces tape-out stage of 2nm semiconductor design in Bengaluru
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on Saturday (February 7, 2026) announced the tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design in Bengaluru, as the company highlighted the contributions and collaboration of its largest engineering workforce outside the United…
EU claims TikTok design 'addictive' | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
LONDON -- The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with 'addictive design' features that lead to compulsive use by children, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app's…
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