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An Industrial Design Classic: Richard Sapper's Telefunken Match
In the early 1950s, Chicago-based industrial design firm Painter, Teague and Petertil won an interesting commission: Design the world's first portable transistor radio. Texas Instruments had worked out the miniaturization, then partnered with…
Es Devlin at the Design Museum: Fascinating insight into her creative process
Es Devlin said of this archive show at the Design Museum that she wanted to, “show a trajectory of 50 years of decision-making in such a way that whether you're a designer, an artist or whether you're in business or medicine, whatever it is…
Quad beamformer simplifies X-band radar design
Qorvo's QPX0252 four-channel beamformer IC operates from 7.9 GHz to 12 GHz for use in X-band phased-array radar systems. It supports four radiating antenna elements, with dual-beam receive and single-beam transmit operation. The device's high…
Jony Ive Defends $615,000 Ferrari Luce Design Panned by Critics
Jony Ive defended the widely panned design of Ferrari NV 's first electric car, saying people respond differently to the vehicle when they see it in person than in photographs. “You can make something new and different that's rubbish. That's…
Popular Designer Dogs & The Costly Conditions They're Prone To
Designer-dog breeds are at risk for issues that affect each parent's breed. Many designer dogs are prone to hip issues, slipped discs and heart disease. Proactive plans, including pet insurance and preventive care, can mitigate risks and bills.
Grand Designs star's regret as driving test centre ripped down for family home
A Grand Designs star appeared to suffer a major setback in an upcoming episode. Kevin McCloud's architectural show has returned on Channel 4 with a new series, and so far, it's seen a pink cloud house built by an eccentric couple in London, and a…
Trump's Palm Beach golf course asks for same designation as Camp David
“Just as Camp David, Windsor Castle, or the Elysee Palace are known worldwide, so too will the Presidential Golf Course in Palm Beach County,” Harvey Oyer, a lawyer representing the golf course, wrote in a letter last month to the…
Video-Game Designer Behind 'Sky,' 'Journey' Raises $35 Million
A studio led by the makers of the hit titles Sky: Children of the Light and Journey has raised $35 million in new funding to upend the viral “friendslop” genre of casual, whimsical video games played socially online. Gardens…
What Is 'Burrowcore'? Designers Explain the Cozy Trend for Fall
Cold weather and shorter days naturally make you want to step into your hibernation era, and the burrowcore aesthetic gives pull permission to do exactly that. Not quite cottagecore, this aesthetic focuses more on cocooning a la your favorite…
Fashion designer sued after ditching jewelry from Met Gala celebrity outfits
A New York City jeweler is accusing celebrated fashion designer LaQuan Smith, whose creations have been worn by Rihanna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, among others, of promising to showcase his gems on the red carpet at last year's Met Gala, then…
Starbucks' next big design move takes aim at its small-footprint stores
New Starbucks coffeehouses are getting smaller. The coffee chain announced Tuesday that it's rolling out store concepts with a smaller physical footprint. Prototypes of the new coffeehouse opened last year in New York City and last month in San…
Ring Designed a Keyless Smart Lock That Can Still Open When the Battery Dies
This past summer, I replaced the deadbolt on my front door with a smart lock, and it's possibly the best house upgrade I've ever made. I'm still not over the convenience of being able to leave the house without worrying about where my keys are, or…
Heritage Ministry designates Oct. 7 Gaza Envelope bomb shelters as antiquities
The Gaza Envelope bomb shelters have officially been designated “antiquities” under Israel's Antiquities Law, in an unprecedented move by the Heritage Ministry marking the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre. Although the…
Liberty Names Sinead O'Brien Head of Design, Bolsters In-House Fashion, Accessories Offer
LONDON — Liberty has named Sinead O'Brien head of design as part of a wider strategy to build the in-house fashion and accessories collection and leverage the store's fabrics and interiors expertise. O'Brien, who spent the early part of her…
The 'Invisible Kitchen' Trend Is Everywhere Right Now, and Designers Say It's Here to Stay
For years, kitchens were designed to be seen. Bold appliances, eye-catching range hoods, and open shelving filled with curated decor transformed them into the focal point of the home. Today, however, design trends are moving toward a more…
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