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Accessibility is more than a design problem
Last month, Apple marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a sweeping round of accessibility updates and announcements, including a new eye-controlled wheelchair interface for Vision Pro and the global launch of Los Angeles-based designer…
These new satellites are designed to spot wildfires before they spread
When a grass fire started by the side of an Oregon road last summer, it covered just half an acre—too small to show up on typical satellites. But it was spotted by a new prototype from FireSat, a satellite program designed specifically to…
Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud addresses reason behind 'common' issue on show
Kevin McCloud has lifted the lid on one of the most frequently occurring headaches seen on Grand Designs. Since 1999, the 67-year-old has fronted the Channel 4 series, which follows some of Britain's most daring self-build projects as homeowners…
World Cup scarves a 'pinch-me moment' for Otley designer
The founder of a West Yorkshire design studio has said it is 'incredibly special' his football scarves will be seen by millions of fans at the FIFA World Cup. Hand Drawn Pixels, launched in Otley by Tom Pitts, has produced almost 200 official World…
Daily Deal: The Adobe Graphic Design Bundle
The Adobe Graphic Design Bundle has 3 courses designed to help you learn the essentials of graphic design and how to apply those skills to your projects. Courses cover Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You'll learn all aspects of the design…
The anti-humanoid: Why Genesis AI's new robot design isn't a fake human
Genesis AI is betting against the tech industry's obsession with bipedal, human-mimicking robots. Their first general-purpose machine, Eno, pairs millimeter-precise dexterous, human-like hands with a minimalist, wheeled base that can dynamically…
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS slid 1.69% to $387.85 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.64% to 51,999.67 and the S&P 500 Index SPX…
KeDaLi unveils landmark 120-meter Shenzhen HQ designed by Ole Scheeren
KeDaLi Industries, a global manufacturer of battery structural components and a pioneer in the robotics industry, is constructing a 120-meter-tall global headquarters in Shenzhen's Longhua district, designed by the world-renowned German architect…
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KFC refreshes menu, branding and restaurant design in global overhaul
KFC has announced a sweeping brand overhaul spanning its menu, visual identity and restaurant formats, with the rollout beginning in the UK and Ireland before expanding to Australia, the US and other markets through 2026. The Yum! Brands-owned…
Appliances as Architectural Elements: Designing the Contemporary Kitchen
The kitchen has evolved from a functional space into a shared environment and the heart of many households. Serving as the setting for daily rituals in countless families —and even collective practices in urban life—food brings people…
Primark Names Keiron Birch Director of Womenswear Design, a New Role
LONDON – Primark has named Keiron Birch, who has previously worked with brands including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Abercrombie & Fitch, as director of womenswear design, a new position. Birch, who has two decades of experience leading…
This design stock has lost roughly half its value in 2026. Citi thinks it could double from here
Figma is poised to bolster its struggling business as it leverages artificial intelligence in its design software, according to Citi Research. The bank initiated coverage of the design name with a buy rating. It put a $36 price target on shares…
International Woolmark Prize Opens Up to In-house Designers
UNCOVERING TALENTS: In a first, the International Woolmark Prize is widening its eligibility criteria as it opens applications on Wednesday for its next global cycle. Previously solely focused on independent brand founders, the prize will now…
Designers Love This Timeless Furniture Trend for Adding Pattern Without Overwhelming a Room
For years, fabric skirts were seen as a purely practical fix, most often tucked beneath a sink to disguise pipes and cleaning supplies. These days, though, designers are treating them as a thoughtful design addition that can add a softness to…
Printemps Bets on Designer Discovery, as Consumers Tire of 'Normalized Luxury'
PARIS — As luxury grapples with a slowdown, legacy department store Printemps is reopening its designer-focused L'Endroit corner, making a play for more exclusives and a focus on discovery to entice increasingly cautious consumers. Opening…
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