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The designers finding beauty in nature's darker side
Designers Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons have been telling stories through their subversive designs for decades. Finding beauty in nature's darker side and providing a social commentary on life in the modern world, for them the most interesting…
Art, design and fine food in Guadalajara
Jalisco is the arid, sun-blasted western state of Mexico, where mariachi music, tequila and charrería (the national equestrian sport) originated. Some of the country's best- known writers, artists and actors were born here, too – and…
Oscar Predictions: Production Design - Could Something as Innovative and Cool as 'Backrooms' Find Love?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief…
Todd Howard's game design power is knowing when to make things 'simple and digestible' according to Skyrim's lead designer
Todd Howard is one of the most recognisable names in game development, yet despite this, the Bethesda director's overarching thoughts on game design remain something of an enigma. Howard has admitted that he doesn't like talking about his games. As…
10 Perfectly Designed Final Fantasy Magic Cards That Are 10/10, No Notes
Magic: The Gathering 's Final Fantasy crossover set is a love letter to one of gaming's most enduring franchises, bringing together characters, creatures, locations, and iconic moments from across the series' history. With 16 mainline games and…
System Design Drill Day 14: URL Shortener and Unique ID Generation
SMS is billed per 160-character segment, and a long tracking URL can push a single message into two. Over a whole marketing blast that adds up to real money, and that alone is reason enough for a marketplace to run its own short links. The URL…
Billings designer opens new studio after years of planning the dream
BILLINGS — A new Billings studio is turning home design ideas into something people can actually see and touch. After years of planning, the owner is finally opening the doors to a dream of her own at Made for Home. For Jessica Hannesson…
I hired an interior designer for my tiny home, even though it's temporary. She helped me make the space more functional.
After separating from my husband, I moved into my parents' converted garage, a roughly 150-square-foot casita. The bunk bed had to stay for future family visits, but I still needed the place to feel comfortable and functional. Asking Alex Pevtsova…
Scotland's most miserable towns named including 'place designed to kill dreams
All over Scotland, there are countless cities, towns, and villages that are widely beloved by locals and tourists alike. However, no matter how nice or popular a place is, there will always be people who dislike it for one reason or another.
Conventional Vs. Transit Design: Why Some School Buses Have Flat Fronts
Fly View Productions/Getty Images School buses haven't changed much since 1939, but they came a long way before then. Some of the first vehicles used to take kids to school were simply horse-drawn wagons. It wasn't until the start of World War I…
Vivo takes on the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a surprising compact design
After a huge pile of wide-screen slab phone rumors, we're back in business with a new foldable! Allegedly, Vivo has been working on an iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor in the wide-fold space, but there's a surprise. The phone could be…
Jose Tena Finds New Home After Nationals Designate Him for Assignment
On Nov. 2, the Washington Nationals had to make multiple roster moves. With players on the 60-day injured list needing to be activated, that meant the Nationals had to get their 40-man roster down to compliance. As a result, there were tons of…
Global Couture U.S. to bring designers from around the world to DC
Designers from around the world are bringing their work to D.C. next Saturday for the Global Couture U.S. fashion show. News4's Juliana Valencia speaks with the organization's CEO and president, Raysa González.
Olivia Lombardi's New Milwaukee Bucks Design Revealed
Wisconsin artist Olivia Lombardi gave Bucks fans an early look at her newest commission before its official unveiling at Sunday's game at Fiserv Forum, a design built to honor both team mascot Bango and the entire state of Wisconsin. The piece…
Raiders Fans Vote on Día de Muertos Student Designs
Día De Muertos Celebration Mario Rodriguez / Eight of 20 student designers from the Trade and Fashion Academy Las Vegas have advanced to the final round of a Raiders apparel design competition. Fans can vote for their favorite through…
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