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An Industrial Designer's Brilliant Invention for Dim Restaurants
'I was out for dinner with my mom, and she was struggling to read the menu in the dark,' says Canadian industrial designer Andrew Ferrier, of MK-11 Studio. She pulled out her phone to use the flashlight feature, as many of us have had to do;…
Adobe's SVP of design believes it's a golden age of design. Hear him out
It's never been easier to make an image. Even for people who don't consider themselves creative, translating an idea into an illustration, graphic, video—any format, really—is now as simple as typing a prompt into a box (quality not…
Siemens Expands Chip-Design Business With Latest Software Deal
Siemens AG agreed to buy family-owned Lauterbach GmbH to expand its chip-design portfolio, part of a push to build a broader suite of software for designing and testing advanced semiconductors. The acquisition will help engineers find problems…
5 Furniture Trends Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2027
Whether you're lightly sprucing up a space or doing a complete overhaul, furniture is a major factor in the design equation. As we look to 2027 furniture trends, we're seeing some unexpected silhouettes, surprising departures, and fresh takes on…
Italian Design Firm Henge Expands Into Tableware, Fragrances
MILAN — Known for its sleek lighting and furnishings, Italian high-end furniture firm Henge is expanding into table, glassware and home fragrances. On Tuesday, the Milan-based company said its first home collection is anchored by core…
HKMA proposes designating post-secondary institutions and park companies as domestic public sector entities
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Tuesday that it proposed to amend the Banking (Capital) Rules to designate government-related entities, including 11 post-secondary institutions and three park companies, as domestic public sector entities…
LTE Cat 1bis or 5G RedCap? RF design decisions behind an IoT modem refresh
Replacing an IoT modem is rarely a drop-in component change. The new module may fit the same product category and promise lower power or longer network support, but its band set, receive architecture, and certification path can force changes to the…
Siemens to buy Lauterbach to expand semiconductor design business
Siemens (SIEGY)(SMAWF) said Tuesday it agreed to acquire German semiconductor software company Lauterbach, expanding its tools for designing and testing increasingly complex chips. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The acquisition will combine…
Seoul exhibitions turn discarded materials into design treasures
Seoul is turning discarded clothing, plastic and industrial waste into functional art and design objects, with two new exhibitions inviting visitors to rethink how everyday products are made, used and thrown away. Organized jointly by the Seoul…
NSE unveils design mockup of new hq in Mumbai's BKC
The National Stock Exchange has offered an AI-generated design of its new headquaters. India's premier stock exchange has been planning to move to a new headquarters within Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex where it is currently located, as part of its…
London-Based Interior Designer Tala Fustok Introduces First Furniture Collection
Interior designer Tala Fustok and her eponymous studio, known for their sophisticated spin on upscale London homes and hotels such as The Mandrake, is the latest design firm to launch a furniture collection, which is called “Pieces.”…
Seoul names 10 winners at inaugural 2026 Seoul Design Honors awards
Seoul named 10 individuals and companies as recipients of its inaugural Seoul Design Honors, recognizing projects that have improved public spaces, strengthened the city's identity and made everyday life safer and more accessible for residents. The…
Trump Renews Designation of Nicaragua as an 'Extraordinary Threat'
On November 3, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a “national emergency.” The “emergency” is due to “the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United…
Design Team Set For Jonathan Groff-Led THE AMISH PROJECT
Tickets are now on sale and the creative team has been set for the Broadway production of THE AMISH PROJECT, a solo play starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff, written by Jessica Dickey, and directed by Sarna Lapine. THE AMISH PROJECT will…
Siemens to expand portfolio for semiconductor design and verification with the planned acquisition of Lauterbach
The planned acquisition represents another important step in further establishing Siemens' position as one of the world's leading electronic design automation (EDA) powerhouses. By adding industry-leading debugging technologies to its…
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