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5 interior design trends taking over in 2026
It's a fresh year, and new trends are emerging. If you're fed up with your old interior design choices, now is the perfect time to spruce up your space. According to British bespoke furniture manufacturer Harvey George, 2026 is bidding farewell to…
Another PS5 controller design is coming, and it might be the best yet
If there's one thing we can't get enough of, it's new designs for the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. We've had Astro Bot and God of War themed pads, and now it's the turn of Bungie's upcoming game Marathon. Sony announced the new DualSense…
Mercedes lead designer John Owen to leave team during 2026 F1 season
The engineer responsible for overseeing the creation of many of Mercedes' most successful Formula One cars will leave the team during the 2026 season — it was announced on Tuesday. John Owen, currently Mercedes' director of car design, held…
Mercedes lead designer to leave team during upcoming F1 season
Mercedes have announced that their leading car designer, John Owen, will leave this season as Formula One enters the first year of a major change in regulations. Owen has played a key part in the enormous success Mercedes has enjoyed in the modern…
Atari reveals designs for video-game-themed hotel
Atari has unveiled designs for its long-awaited video-game-themed hotel, billed as a “glowing monolith” and an “entertainment destination.” In 2020, the gaming giant announced plans to build hotels in eight cities: Las…
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10 Bathroom Trends Designers Say Are About to Be So Outdated
A bathroom renovation is an exciting endeavor—and a significant financial investment—so the last thing you want to do is select things that will instantly make the space look dated. Over the last few years, stark whites, open shelves…
Serpentine Pavilion 2026 designers unveiled: Mexican duo scoop the coveted commission
Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier have been announced as the designers of the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion. Titled ‘a serpentine', their Pavilion will be unveiled to the public on 6 June, in what will be the 25th edition of the Pavilion…
Benjamin Hubert: Industrial designer
In 2015, London-based industrial designer Benjamin Hubert made a career-defining decision: to transform his solo practice into a “human-centred” design studio called Layer. Since then, the studio has grown to a team of around 30…
Gwyneth Paltrow leads tributes for Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, fashion designer Donatella Versace and model Cindy Crawford are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani who has died aged 93. Known universally by his first name, Valentino…
Young people help design Barnsley mural signposting to support services - BBC News
Image source, JASON WHITE/BARNSLEY CIVIC A mural designed with the help of young people in Barnsley to promote local support services has been unveiled. The artwork, titled Talking Tarn and created by artist Robyn Makings, depicts young people…
Teen paralysed in pull-up bar accident wants to design aircraft - BBC News
Alan Nowicki was just 15 when his life changed forever after a freak accident. The aspiring RAF pilot was left paralysed from the waist down when a pull-up bar collapsed and he fell on his head. His spinal cord was crushed. Now 17, the teenager…
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5 Carpet Colors Interior Designers Say Make Homes Look Dated
It's no secret that the bright orange shag carpet of the ' 70s has long since fallen out of favor, but there are a few less obvious carpet colors that interior designers are eager to leave behind. Even if the rest of your space is modern and…
Meghan Markle 'devastated' as favourite designer dies aged 93
The fashion world is in mourning after Valentino Garavani died yesterday at the age of 93, marking the end of an era for Italian high fashion. Revered for his timeless glamour, dramatic silhouettes and unmistakable elegance, Valentino spent decades…
Marathon Art Director Talks Big Design Shift And Leaving Bungie
Marathon is a hero extraction shooter, but it wasn't always that way. Former franchise art director Joseph Cross detailed his time working on the game in a new interview, including a big change to a core aspect of the game midway through…
These Are the Absolute BEST Neutral Paint Colors, According to Designers
Neutral paint colors (millennial gray excluded) have long been design go-tos. Though they're sometimes dismissed as uninspiring, these hues actually create the perfect backdrop, allowing furnishings and architectural details to shine while…
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