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This year's Olympic torch was designed to disappear
An Olympic torch is a small, flaming time capsule. Since the start of the modern Games in 1936, the torch has been passed by thousands of runners in a relay that goes from Olympia, Greece to the host city's stadium. It's a feat of engineering…
Designing Tattoos for Time, Not Trends - InkedMag
Most tattoos are judged by how they look in the moment they are finished. Bold imagery, sharp contrast, and immediate impact often take priority. This practice moves in a different direction. One artist believes tattooing should be designed for…
Nine modern car design features safety experts and drivers want axed
The latest cars are now equipped with a catalogue of gadgets and features. From safety system to space-age tech and AI assistants, motors are becoming so advanced that drivers might be overwhelmed by what they'll find in a 2026 motor. But while…
How the WM Phoenix Open's stadium hole became a blueprint for event design
On most golf courses, silence is sacred. At the WM Phoenix Open's 16th hole, noise is the point. Every year, tens of thousands of fans pack into a stadium-like enclosure at TPC Scottsdale, turning a short par 3 into one of the most…
Fashion Designers' New Marketing Play: Personal History
When Simon Porte Jacquemus teased the announcement of his first-ever brand ambassador, attention turned to the obvious candidates from his A-list inner circle, like Dua Lipa or Blackpink's Jennie. But when the announcement arrived, the designer had…
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HumanX wins the strategic design partner mandate for Aadhar (UIDAI)
HumanX - a leading CX design studio based in Mumbai has bagged the mandate for the complete overhaul of Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) Aadhaar platform. With this win, HumanX will be responsible for creating an intuitive…
Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
Technology BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission said Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under the EU's Digital Markets Act, citing Apple Maps' relatively low usage…
41 Products So Excellent, You'll Probably Become Their Designated Cheerleader
Promising review: 'I used this product years ago and had the most amazing skin, but I assumed it was mostly genetics. Now that my skin is showing signs of aging, I decided to give it another try — and I'm so glad I did. My skin is…
The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem
The Internet Archive is a nonprofit that — as you might expect — is devoted to archiving the internet and preserving digital context for future generations. This week, the platform announced a new tool designed to expand on that…
Inside the cozy new Atlanta music studio designed by Electric Lady architect
“Starting the studio was kind of really a frustration on how the industry was,” Jabr, 42, said. “I just wanted a place that didn't feel industry, that just felt raw and indie and authentic. That's also something we've really…
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS rallied 1.09% to $271.42 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.53% to 49,501.30 and the S&P 500 Index…
The Oscar-Nominated 'Avatar' Costume Designer Explains That Yes, Those Na'vi Outfits Are Real
When the Oscar nominations were announced, buried below the headlines (Sinners scored 16 nods !) and snubs (sorry, Wicked: For Good) was sort of a head-scratcher involving Avatar: Fire and Ash. Recognition for Best Visual Effects was a given;…
Why AI Is Reshaping Computer System Design, And Just About Everything Else
For the past few years, AI has dominated any discussion of technology trends. Sure, PCs are faster and longer-lasting, phones can snap eye-popping photos, and TVs look better than ever. But these changes have been mostly incremental. The biggest…
After Designation, What the Muslim Brotherhood Will Do Next
The United States' recent designation of three Muslim Brotherhood chapters (Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon) as terrorist organizations signals the start of a predictable phase of organizational adaptation within the ranks of this highly deceptive…
London's Design Museum to Host Major Nigo Retrospective
LONDON — London's Design Museum in May will host the first major retrospective on Japanese designer Nigo, current artistic director of Kenzo. The exhibition “ Nigo: From Japan With Love,” which is set to run between May 1 and…
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