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Stacey Solomon shows off new spring homeware range packed with designer dupes
Stacey Solomon has been showing off her latest homeware collection for George at Asda, giving fans a look around the shelves as the range landed in stores. The TV favourite shared clips walking through the displays and picking out some of the…
Find high end designer labels in charity shops by following one golden rule
While some see charity shops as somewhere to drop off unwanted clothing, others regard them as the premier spot for designer steals, revived fashions and unexpected finds - but there's a knack to it. As the traditional wisdom suggests, one man's…
5 Wildest Design Trends at MWC 2026: Nodding Phones and Tiny Robots
Every year, MWC arrives with the promise of seeing the future of mobile technology, or at least a very expensive approximation of it. The 2026 edition in Barcelona was the event's 20th anniversary in the city, and while nearly 105,000 people showed…
33 Genius Products Designed To Get Things Done Faster For The Chronically Impatient
You can use this to brew hot coffee *and* cold brew by adding coffee grounds to the top portion, tamping it down, letting it steep, and pumping into a carafe full of hot or cold water. Promising review: 'Simple to use and cheaper than that other…
Indie App Spotlight: 'Weather mini' packs trip forecasts and more in a beautiful design
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Weather mini is a nicely designed weather app for the…
5 Floating Designs That Look Like Photoshop (But They're Real)
Floating design is a product-led architectural approach that prioritizes spatial freedom and visual continuity. By lifting elements from the ground, spatial and product design achieves clarity, allowing products, surfaces, and volumes to read as…
Synopsys: Design IP Weakness Doesn't Really Matter Post Transition (NASDAQ:SNPS)
Synopsys (SNPS) remains a dominant EDA software provider, with Design Automation and the Ansys acquisition driving growth and offsetting Design IP weakness. SNPS's Design Automation revenue surged 96% YoY, with operating margins expanding from 40%…
Designers Say This Once-Popular Paint Color Is Out
For the last several years, gray has been dominating home interiors. It seems like gray walls, furniture, floors, and cabinetry have been everywhere. But now, designers say that gray is actually a color that ages rooms. As interior trends shift…
Design Experts Never Make These Home Lighting Mistakes
If you're noticing there's something just a little off about a room in your home, there's a good chance that it has to do with the lighting. We asked the pros for their honest feedback, and these are the home lighting errors designers notice.
Tamsin Johnson: the interior designer mixing European history with quirky Aussie cool
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Highlights From Matter and Shape, the Design Fair Not to Miss During Paris Fashion Week
Matter and Shape, the carefully curated design fair that's quickly become a must-see during Paris Fashion Week, has returned to the Jardin des Tuileries for its third edition. The fair, which opened Friday and runs through Monday, March 9, is…
Ferrari's Design Studio Made a Phone That Calls via Satellite
The design house that shaped some of Ferrari's most recognizable silhouettes just finished its first smartphone. Pininfarina, the Italian firm celebrating 95 years of work spanning supercars, architecture, and industrial design, co-developed the…
Designers Say This One Bathroom Detail Is Officially Over in 2026
If you're looking to make your bathroom feel more modern and take an annoying chore off your list, we've got good news: Designers say grout lines are out. According to the 2026 Bath Trends Report from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, 89…
CU Boulder students design leg sleeve for Team USA para-athletes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A team of engineering students at the University of Colorado Boulder created a leg sleeve device designed to help para-athletes on Team USA, a novel design that they will debut at a national competition in…
Hong Kong's taxi fleets are getting more designated stops at popular destinations
News Plus, electronic payment options for all cabs are coming next month Edited by Catharina Cheung Written by: Genevieve Pang Catching a cab at some of Hong Kong's most popular tourist attractions and busy transit hubs can be challenging at the…
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