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bbc.co.uk - Lyra Auld - Kirklees Council flag policy does not include Pride design
Kirklees Council flag policy does not include Pride design
BBC

A change to the policy on which flags can be flown from town halls in Reform UK-controlled Kirklees has been derided as a 'waste of time' by an opposition councillor. On Wednesday, the authority approved a move that meant a limited number of…

fastcompany.com - Diana Budds - Notion's new San Francisco HQ is an ode to classic design
Notion's new San Francisco HQ is an ode to classic design
Fast Company

Ever since offices have existed, they've projected a certain image of the companies who build them. And in the tech space, this has usually meant a forward-looking aesthetic—Apple's spaceship, Amazon's geodesic domes, and Bell Labs' mirrored…

scmp.com - Liu Zhen - US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports say
US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports say
South China Morning Post

Washington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country's naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet demand, according to US media reports. The move comes after President…

theguardian.com - Marissa Miller - Your home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proof
Your home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proof
The Guardian

Look around your house and be honest: are you drowning in stuff ? I know I am. Between a toddler, one on the way, two cats and a personal inability to throw out junk “just in case”, it's rare I see the actual surface of my floor or…

standard.co.uk - Vicky Shaw - Royal Mint 'boldly goes' with new Star Trek coin designs
Royal Mint 'boldly goes' with new Star Trek coin designs
Evening Standard

News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Collectable coins celebrating 60 years of Star Trek on…

smithsonianmag.com - Eliza McGraw - To Defeat the Royal Navy During the American Revolution, a Rebel Inventor Designed a Secret Weapon: a Bomb-Carrying Submarine
To Defeat the Royal Navy During the American Revolution, a Rebel Inventor Designed a Secret Weapon: a Bomb-Carrying Submarine
Smithsonian Magazine

A Smithsonian magazine special report During the American Revolution, the Turtle made history as the world's first combat-ready submarine. If all went according to plan, the driver of the acorn-shaped submersible—constructed out of oak and…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - Molteni Group Infuses Design Flair Into Landmark Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Museum and Hub
Molteni Group Infuses Design Flair Into Landmark Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Museum and Hub
WWD

MANDELLO del LARIO, Italy — High-end industrial furniture and interior design conglomerate Molteni Group has infused its vision into Italy's latest landmark dedicated to motorcycles. On Wednesday, the family-run company known for its sleek…

vogue.com - Jane Herman - A New Generation of Women Designers Is Reinventing the Slim Look of American Denim
A New Generation of Women Designers Is Reinventing the Slim Look of American Denim
Vogue

Tight, body-hugging jeans are nothing new. By the time I began grappling with them, circa 2008, they'd long been associated with James Dean's sex symbol status and the rock-rebel style of punk icons like Debbie Harry. Still, when skinnies, as we…

technewsdaily.com - Technewsdaily - Figma revenue and seat growth in the design market - TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews
Figma revenue and seat growth in the design market - TechNewsDaily - Technology News & Reviews
technewsdaily.com

Figma revenue reached $370.1 million in the second quarter of 2026. This amount shows a 48% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth marks the third consecutive quarter of accelerated year-over-year growth. In the first quarter…

housebeautiful.com - Yelena Moroz-Alpert - Love the 'Cluttercore' Look? Designers Say This Is the Secret to Making It Feel Intentional
Love the 'Cluttercore' Look? Designers Say This Is the Secret to Making It Feel Intentional
House Beautiful

The line between messy clutter and intentional clutter is not one you want to cross. The messy kind is what you usually think of when you hear the word clutter—it is, in essence, the accumulation and overflow of stuff. Intentional clutter…

washingtontechnology.com - Ross Wilkers - How Steampunk's design intelligence focus stood out to MetroStar
How Steampunk's design intelligence focus stood out to MetroStar
Washington Technology

Before MetroStar Systems entered the portfolio of its private equity owner, the enterprise IT and digital transformation specialist worked to solidify its strategy for diversifying into defense and intelligence programs. MetroStar received a…

goodhousekeeping.com - Monique Valeris - The Curtain Tricks Designers Use to Make Any Space Look More Polished
The Curtain Tricks Designers Use to Make Any Space Look More Polished
Good Housekeeping

If you're looking for a simple but statement-making upgrade for the living room, consider swapping out your curtains. We've gathered our favorite living room curtain design ideas from designers to showcase how window treatments can completely…

winnipegfreepress.com - Aileen Goos - Designer building following making models of everyone from celebs to ordinary Winnipeggers
Designer building following making models of everyone from celebs to ordinary Winnipeggers
Winnipeg Free Press

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androidcentral.com - Nickolas Diaz - IFA 2026 brings us the Moto Watch Ultra with a rather clean design
IFA 2026 brings us the Moto Watch Ultra with a rather clean design
Android Central

At IFA 2026, the Moto Watch Ultra was announced with Wear OS, a partnership with Polar for fitness, on a 46mm stainless steel body and a 1.5-inch OLED display. The continued Polar partnership adds various sleep features like 'Serene' for breathing…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Shawna Healey - Surgeon's serum designed to 'tighten' sagging skin a home sells every 5 minutes
Surgeon's serum designed to 'tighten' sagging skin a home sells every 5 minutes
Manchester Evening News

Losing excess body weight and increasing fitness can lead to major physical, mental and emotional health benefits. It can improve heart health, offer joint and mobility relief as well boosting daily mood and self-confidence. However, a common…

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