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marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
MarketWatch

Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS slipped 2.76% to $296.59 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.28% to 6,861.89 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…

commercialintegrator.com - CI Staff - Design Meets Tech: Inside the Custom Installation Industry's Evolution
Design Meets Tech: Inside the Custom Installation Industry's Evolution
Home - Commercial Integrator

The custom installation industry is experiencing a renaissance, returning to its roots of design-focused integration. Technology is no longer an afterthought but a core component of a home's aesthetic. This shift, heavily influenced by European…

fastcompany.com - Taylor Hatmaker - The legal fight that could force Apple to rethink iCloud design
The legal fight that could force Apple to rethink iCloud design
Fast Company

West Virginia's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday accusing the iPhone maker of knowingly allowing its software to be used for storing and sharing child sexual abuse material. John B. McCuskey, a Republican, accused Apple of…

bbc.co.uk - Ian Duncan - Carlisle mayor presented with new robe from Cumbrian designer
Carlisle mayor presented with new robe from Cumbrian designer
BBC

Ian DuncanLocal Democracy Reporting Service A mayoral robe created by a fashion designer who has dressed the likes of Jay-Z and Lady Gaga has officially been handed over. The Charter Trustees of the City of Carlisle decided to replace the…

independent.co.uk - Eva Waite-Taylor - New Balance's trainers are the best in class - these are the designs
New Balance's trainers are the best in class - these are the designs
The Independent

New Balance 1906R shoes Read review New Balance Made in USA 993 Read review New Balance is a trainer brand that needs no introduction. While its sneakers were once synonymous with nerdy dads, they are now considered some of the coolest (and most…

fastcompany.com - Hunter Schwarz - The proposed White House lawn is a design crime
The proposed White House lawn is a design crime
Fast Company

Trump's latest plans for a White House annex could subtly reshape the path around the South Lawn, and its resulting irregularity says a lot about the Administration's capacity for design nuance. The latest renderings for a new proposed building on…

fastcompany.com - Patrick Sisson - This new social network is designed specifically for neurodivergent adults
This new social network is designed specifically for neurodivergent adults
Fast Company

Can AI help neurodivergent adults connect with each other? That's the bet of a new social network called Synchrony, which believes AI and a well-designed social network with the right safeguards can reduce social atomization and calm the…

fastcompany.com - Hunter Schwarz - These designers made a sustainable new building material from corn
These designers made a sustainable new building material from corn
Fast Company

A new 3D-printed construction technique turns corn into a novel building material. Corncretl is a biocomposite made from corn waste known as nejayote that's rich in calcium. It's dried, pulverized, and mixed with minerals, and the resulting…

kotaku.com - Lewis Parker - The Witcher's Lead Story Designer Says Ending Was A 'Mistake
The Witcher's Lead Story Designer Says Ending Was A 'Mistake
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Artur Ganszyniec's 26-episode, 40-hour-long playthrough of the first game in The Witcher trilogy has finally come to an end, but the game developer, who served as lead story designer on the 2007 game, waited until the final five minutes of his trip…

kotaku.com - Jen Lennon - XCOM Designer Jake Solomon's Midsummer Studios Shuts Down
XCOM Designer Jake Solomon's Midsummer Studios Shuts Down
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Jake Solomon, who previously served as creative director on XCOM 2 and Marvel's Midnight Suns, announced today that the studio he founded, Midsummer Studios, is closing down. Solomon created Midsummer Studios in 2024 with the goal of…

instyle.com - Alexis Bennett - Where to Resell Your Prized Designer Handbags
Where to Resell Your Prized Designer Handbags
InStyle

Designer handbags can be easily resold online through specialized secondhand luxury marketplaces. The RealReal, Rebag, and Fashionphile have the lowest listing effort but charge the highest fees. eBay offers the highest amount of control over your…

marthastewart.com - Madeline Buiano - 10 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Kitchen Renovation, According to Interior Designers
10 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Kitchen Renovation, According to Interior Designers
Martha Stewart

At some point in our lives, most of us will embark on a kitchen renovation. It's no small decision, and requires quite a bit of time, money, and patience; a few small mistakes can turn your carefully laid plans into an unmitigated disaster.

fashionista.com - Janelle Sessoms - Independent Designers Are Bullish on the Future of New York Fashion Week
Independent Designers Are Bullish on the Future of New York Fashion Week
Fashionista

The relevance of New York Fashion Week is a recurring topic each time the industry event returns. The key points are largely the same: Fewer designers are showing on the calendar; showgoer participation is down; the industry doesn't provide enough…

independent.co.uk - Daisy Lester - Interior designers love this homeware brand for its timeless striped upholstery
Interior designers love this homeware brand for its timeless striped upholstery
The Independent

Craving a spring refresh or styling a new home? With endless online brands just a click away, knowing where to start with an interiors revamp isn't always easy. Appealing to both designers and design-savvy shoppers, Rowen & Wren is as good a place…

axios.com - Moyo Adeolu - Dance, design and more in Chicago this weekend
Dance, design and more in Chicago this weekend
Axios

Grab your friends, for a Chicago architecture and film festival, an Afro-beats dance party and enjoy the great outdoors. 🎟️ Architecture & Design Film Festival Watch 10 films dedicated to architecture and design, followed by Q&As…

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