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forbes.com - Jessica Wong - The Next Communications Skill: Designing Information For People And AI
The Next Communications Skill: Designing Information For People And AI
Forbes –

Jessica Wong is the Founder and CEO of nationally recognized marketing and PR firm Valux Digital. For years, communications professionals have focused on a familiar set of questions: What should we say? Who are we trying to reach? Which channels…

forbes.com - Dane Matheson - How Sales Teams Can Do More With AI Through Workflow Design
How Sales Teams Can Do More With AI Through Workflow Design
Forbes –

Dane Matheson, Director, Enterprise Sales at RainFocus, an insight-driven event marketing and management platform. ​Many sales teams are already using AI tools to do their work faster: to write their emails, summarize their calls, research…

businessinsider.com - Cheyenne Elwell - Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 4 that are out this season
Interior designers share 6 trends that are in, and 4 that are out this season
Business Insider –

For the past couple of years, there's been a growing interest in color drenching, and according to interior designer and author Max Humphrey, it's going to continue. Color drenching involves painting the walls, trim, doors, and even the ceiling all…

mirror.co.uk - Mia O'Hare - New Lidl £6.99 boots similar to £165 designer version out this Sunday
New Lidl £6.99 boots similar to £165 designer version out this Sunday
Daily Mirror –

Lidl has released its latest clothing and footwear range, with one pair of boots looking very similar to a designer version. The budget supermarket is known for its ever-changing middle aisle as much as it is for its food produce. Shoppers can pick…

wwd.com - Miles Socha - Meet Richemont's 'Bunch of Designers' - and Their Hero Products
Meet Richemont's 'Bunch of Designers' - and Their Hero Products
WWD –

Six emerging designers, all graduates of the Richemont -backed AZ Academy's one-year postgraduate program, are ready for their retail debut. Under the Bunch of Designers banner, they will showcase their wares at a pop-up boutique in Paris from…

bloomberg.com - Chris Welch - Nothing Debuts $399 'Pro' Headphones with Glass, Metal Design
Nothing Debuts $399 'Pro' Headphones with Glass, Metal Design
Bloomberg –

Nothing Technologies Ltd., the consumer electronics startup known for its distinctive designs, introduced a high-end pair of wireless headphones priced at $399, its latest effort to peel market share away from Sony Group Corp., Apple Inc., Bose…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Bird - Taylor Swift secretly supported Bebe Rexha after designers refused to dress her
Taylor Swift secretly supported Bebe Rexha after designers refused to dress her
Daily Mirror –

Taylor Swift was secretly on hand to support Bebe Rexha after fashion houses refused to dress her. The singer might have one of the most recognisable names in music, but despite her success, Bebe, 37, has faced a series of setbacks over the years.

buzzfeed.com - Ross Yoder - 'I Straight-Up Tell Our Clients Not To Do It': People Are Revealing Which Current Interior Design Trends Will 'Age Poorly,' And I Definitely Agree With Several
'I Straight-Up Tell Our Clients Not To Do It': People Are Revealing Which Current Interior Design Trends Will 'Age Poorly,' And I Definitely Agree With Several
BuzzFeed –

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theweek.com - The Week US - The designer who bedazzled the stars
The designer who bedazzled the stars
The Week –

Bob Mackie never let practicality get in the way of glamour. Dubbed the Sultan of Sequins, the Rajah of Rhinestones, and the Guru of Glitter, he dressed stars as if costuming characters in a play, and the results were both provocative and witty.

cosmopolitan.com - Sophie Williams - M&S just dropped the dreamiest cardigan of the season - it's fluffy, flattering and looks designer
M&S just dropped the dreamiest cardigan of the season - it's fluffy, flattering and looks designer
Cosmopolitan –

When it comes to your autumn wardrobe, there are a few fashion non-negotiables: knitwear, cardigans, a statement skirt, a trench coat, knee-high boots and a trusty pair of jeans. For those who already have these staple items in your possession, we…

express.co.uk - Mia O'Hare - Lidl winter boots look just like £165 designer brand but cost £6.99
Lidl winter boots look just like £165 designer brand but cost £6.99
Daily Express –

Lidl's boots are in store this weekend This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Lidl has unveiled its latest clothing and footwear collection, with one particular pair of boots…

tomshardware.com - Jake Roach - OpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript
OpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript
Tom's Hardware –

OpenAI revealed its Jalapeño inference ASIC at Hot Chips in August 2026, a chip that leaned heavily on AI to deliver an incredibly short design window. Following the reveal, Tom's Hardware had the opportunity to sit down with the company's…

wwd.com - Ryma Chikhoune - EXCLUSIVE: Heron Preston Partners With Formula E on Fashion, Materials and GEN4 Design
EXCLUSIVE: Heron Preston Partners With Formula E on Fashion, Materials and GEN4 Design
WWD –

Heron Preston and Formula E are teaming on a long-term creative partnership. The designer, known for his work with reclaimed materials, and the all-electric motorsport championship are exploring material innovation, sustainability and the future of…

prnewswire.com - Hoerr Schaudt - Landscape Architecture Firm Hoerr Schaudt's Latest World-Class Destination Design, The Adventure Playscape, Has Record Opening Summer
Landscape Architecture Firm Hoerr Schaudt's Latest World-Class Destination Design, The Adventure Playscape, Has Record Opening Summer
Cision PR Newswire –

As master planner and overall design lead, Hoerr Schaudt designed the playscape as a multigenerational gathering space shaped by Kansas's landscape, heritage and identity. A $25 million civic investment, the attraction features 10 themed…

wallpaper.com - Laura May Todd - Currents is the new design festival to have on your radar
Currents is the new design festival to have on your radar
Wallpaper* –

When one thinks of European design capitals, a familiar few come to mind — Milan, Paris, Copenhagen — but some of the most interesting things are happening outside of these established centres. In Berlin, new design festival Currents…

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