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NASA Undergraduate Student Design Projects
NASA is committed to strengthening the nation's STEM workforce by engaging students directly in its mission. The Agency recognizes the importance of preparing future STEM professionals and seeks to establish collaborations with higher education…
Edinburgh Fringe AI posters prompt fear over 'collapse' of design industry
One of the comedians choosing to use AI rather than an artist is Raul Kohli. Kohli has several shows on this year, two of which are advertised using AI-generated posters – A History Comedy Show and A Comedy Magic Show for Kids. Kohli had…
Designed To Send, Not To Land: What Employees Understand Is The Only Metric That Matters
Jennifer Jones is Chief Strategy & Experience Officer at global professional services firm RGP. There was a time when internal communications had a physical address. In an office, it was the bulletin board, mounted inside the break room…
CircKit Brings AI-Powered Circular Design to Fashion Schools
The fashion industry is facing new expectations around circular design, lifestyle accountability, and compliance, meaning that the next generation of designers and fashion professionals will need to prepare. To help students gain hands-on…
This designer was tired of being ghosted by employers. Now he's sending them 'unhinged' résumés
Between companies ghosting job applicants and companies advertising ghost jobs that don't exist, it can feel harder than ever to find a job. And so job-seekers trying to land a new role will sometimes do just about anything to try and get an…
Dante Aperitivo Co-Owner And Creative Director Nathalie Hudson On Designing One Of The World's Most Stylish Bars
Dante Aperitivo redefines Italy's aperitivo ritual into an all-day dining experience from an early-evening tradition, now brimming with New York verve. Nathalie Hudson never imagined she would build one of the world's most celebrated hospitality…
Widow's Bay' Production Design Interview
On Widow's Bay, a show currently decorated with 19 Emmy nominations, the line between cozy New England charm and creeping dread is often found in the details. Set against the remote, insular world of its titular island, production designer Steve…
6 Americana Design Trends Making a Comeback This Year
Between the return of Ralph Lauren's iconic flag sweater and Stanley's collection of star-spangled Quenchers, summer 2026 is proving to be the summer of Americana. There is a renewed appreciation for classic Americana in interiors, but today's take…
The 14 Best Flea Markets Around the World, According to Designers
Antique lovers know that the Paris flea markets are a can't-miss destination for secondhand treasures big and small (more on that in a moment), but Paris is far from the only city brimming with incredible preloved finds. If you're wondering where…
Acura Nexera Vision - Best Design Concept Ever?
Check out this exclusive first-look of the Acura NEXERA Vision concept, inside the Acura Design Studio in California. (Bonus - NEW Acura SUV Hybrid shown too!) Acura kicks off its next design era with the Nexera Vision, a futuristic performance…
Veteran Footwear Designer Lucette Holland Wants to Challenge Mainstream Shoemaking With Sustainable Brand Ceecee
When veteran footwear designer Lucette Holland visited Dakar, Senegal, with a friend after the COVID-19 pandemic, she arrived open-minded about what the city might offer in terms of shoemaking opportunities, but with no specific goal set in stone.
These 3D Printers Can Make Any Digital Design a Plastic Reality
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here's an example of why I love 3D printers. Over the holidays, the drain in my bathroom sink broke. Part of the pop-up assembly…
Designers Predict This Iconic, Victorian-Era Furniture Piece Will Make a MASSIVE Comeback
Many furniture pieces that were once everywhere in the Victorian Era have quietly faded from view. Think about it: When was the last time you spotted a telephone chair or a secretary desk in someone's home? And yet, one 19th-century staple is…
This On-Trend Design Detail Makes Date Night Tops Feel Less Basic-And Zara Has the Perfect One for $50
Whether it's a date night with your partner or brunch with your besties, 'jeans and a nice top' is always a go-to. After a while, though, that fail-safe can sometimes feel a little, well, basic. Not anymore! Knot fastenings (which are also called…
Designers Say This One Feature Is the Secret to a 'Lived-in' Home
We've all heard of the “lived-in” look—it consists of unstyled authenticity, vintage finds that tell a story, and character-driven decor. But how exactly can you create that look in a sincere, genuine way? Pros agree there is…
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