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John Mulaney's Watch Is From the Industry's Most Legendary Designer
By now, it's well established that John Mulaney is “one of us:” A true watch guy with as thoughtful a collection as anyone out there. An owner of a real-deal vintage Rolex Air-King from 1982 (a gift from his wife Olivia Munn upon the…
National Gallery picks Tokyo Olympic stadium architect to design new wing
The National Gallery has announced that its largest and most significant transformation in its 200-year history will be designed by the Japanese architect behind Tokyo's Olympic stadium. The new wing will be designed by Kengo Kuma as part of…
AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program
AI-powered design platform Picsart is launching a creator monetization program, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The program is open to all creators, with no invite lists and no minimum audience size required. The program invites creators…
15 Times Designers Turned the Runway Into Performance Art
Can fashion be art? Many legendary designers would argue yes, and, as a result, the runway has often become performance art's ultimate stage. Though not every runway is imbued with intense metaphorical meaning, a show has the power to create…
Kate Middleton just wore this affordable designer bag brand again
Whether it's a Catherine Walker royal blue coat, an Alexander McQueen tartan coat dress or a Roland Mouret burgundy suit, The Princess of Wales is famous for rewearing her favourite fashion pieces. When it comes to accessories and shoes, Kate…
Puma and Nahmias Reunite for Second Collection With New Speedcat Design
Puma reunited with Los Angeles-based designer Doni Nahmias for a second collaborative collection. The release combines elements of Southern California street culture with motorsport design references, inspired by the German brand's racing heritage…
The Awesome, Quirky Case Designs of MDR.Modular
US Works of Art for Your Eurorack Modules 07/04/26 25 years ago, Eurorack case options were fairly conventional. Our favourite aluminum panels were often housed in wooden or metal cases - perhaps orange Tolex if you were in a whimsical mood. But…
Is Kharg Island Iran's Achilles Heel? Why Trump has designs on tiny Gulf oil hub
US forces have launched multiple strikes on Kharg island, a small but key location in the ongoing war with Iran. With just hours to go until Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to make a deal and end the month-long conflict, the United States military…
Downtown Ellsworth district receives National Register of Historic Places designation
ELLSWORTH — Heart of Ellsworth is pleased to announce that the downtown district of Ellsworth has been designated on the National Register of Historic Places. Nomination paperwork was created in 2025 and underwent full review by a committee…
One Phone Brand Thinks It Can Out-Design Meta
Carl Pei's hardware startup has quietly shifted gears. According to a Bloomberg report, Nothing is developing a pair of AI-powered smart glasses with a planned release window in the first half of 2027. The glasses would include cameras…
Google Gemini is testing a potentially controversial design revision
The versatility of the Android platform lets you customize the appearance of apps and settings pages to match your phone's theme or wallpaper. Some exceptions exist, including Google's own apps, such as the Google app, Google Maps, and the Play…
Couristan Turns 100: Celebrating a Legacy in Timeless Design
To mark 100 years, Georgia Couri and Larry Mahurter speak to COVER's Libbi Kettle, reflecting on a timeline of design with a skilful eye on both modern and future styles A century is no small marker. In 2026, Couristan celebrates 100 years in in…
Designers Reveal the Furniture That's Worth Splurging On (and the Pieces That Aren't Worth It)
Buying new furniture can be intimidating, especially if you're looking to stick to a budget. You might be uncertain which items are truly worth investing in, and which ones you should probably grab for less. We tapped designers to explain where to…
Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors What do aliens sound like? We have…
M&S's £28 lace cotton peplum top is the on-trend 'jeans and a nice top' design perfect for spring
Okay, we may have already declared the arrival of spring, but it's taken a little while for the weather to finally catch up with our mindset. After a largely sunny bank holiday Easter weekend for most of the UK, it seems worth saying it again…
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