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An Industrial Design Classic: Richard Sapper's Telefunken Match
In the early 1950s, Chicago-based industrial design firm Painter, Teague and Petertil won an interesting commission: Design the world's first portable transistor radio. Texas Instruments had worked out the miniaturization, then partnered with…
Es Devlin at the Design Museum: Fascinating insight into her creative process
Es Devlin said of this archive show at the Design Museum that she wanted to, “show a trajectory of 50 years of decision-making in such a way that whether you're a designer, an artist or whether you're in business or medicine, whatever it is…
Quad beamformer simplifies X-band radar design
Qorvo's QPX0252 four-channel beamformer IC operates from 7.9 GHz to 12 GHz for use in X-band phased-array radar systems. It supports four radiating antenna elements, with dual-beam receive and single-beam transmit operation. The device's high…
23 Modern Home Design Trends That Are Supposed To Be 'The Next Big Thing,' But People Hate Them
Note: Some responses were pulled from this Reddit thread by u/Cool_Ad_2935. 'Also, the builder and the realtor can charge by the square foot. It's a cheap way to drive up the price of the home. I'd rather see that money go into better quality.'…
WhatsApp expands the Liquid Glass design to its video player
WhatsApp's rollout of Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app now bringing the new look to its video player. Here are the details. Following its initial testing of the Liquid Glass redesign in October 2025, WhatsApp went on to…
Jony Ive Defends $615,000 Ferrari Luce Design Panned by Critics
Jony Ive defended the widely panned design of Ferrari NV 's first electric car, saying people respond differently to the vehicle when they see it in person than in photographs. “You can make something new and different that's rubbish. That's…
Grand Designs star's regret as driving test centre ripped down for family home
A Grand Designs star appeared to suffer a major setback in an upcoming episode. Kevin McCloud's architectural show has returned on Channel 4 with a new series, and so far, it's seen a pink cloud house built by an eccentric couple in London, and a…
Popular Designer Dogs & The Costly Conditions They're Prone To
Designer-dog breeds are at risk for issues that affect each parent's breed. Many designer dogs are prone to hip issues, slipped discs and heart disease. Proactive plans, including pet insurance and preventive care, can mitigate risks and bills.
Trump's Palm Beach golf course asks for same designation as Camp David
“Just as Camp David, Windsor Castle, or the Elysee Palace are known worldwide, so too will the Presidential Golf Course in Palm Beach County,” Harvey Oyer, a lawyer representing the golf course, wrote in a letter last month to the…
Video-Game Designer Behind 'Sky,' 'Journey' Raises $35 Million
A studio led by the makers of the hit titles Sky: Children of the Light and Journey has raised $35 million in new funding to upend the viral “friendslop” genre of casual, whimsical video games played socially online. Gardens…
What Is 'Burrowcore'? Designers Explain the Cozy Trend for Fall
Cold weather and shorter days naturally make you want to step into your hibernation era, and the burrowcore aesthetic gives pull permission to do exactly that. Not quite cottagecore, this aesthetic focuses more on cocooning a la your favorite…
Fashion designer sued after ditching jewelry from Met Gala celebrity outfits
A New York City jeweler is accusing celebrated fashion designer LaQuan Smith, whose creations have been worn by Rihanna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, among others, of promising to showcase his gems on the red carpet at last year's Met Gala, then…
Giorgio Armani to Design Official Suits for Juventus's 2026-27 Season
Italian luxury house Giorgio Armani has announced the renewal of its partnership with Juventus—the powerhouse club boasting the most titles in Italy's Serie A—to continue designing formalwear for the men's first team for the 2026-27…
Starbucks' next big design move takes aim at its small-footprint stores
New Starbucks coffeehouses are getting smaller. The coffee chain announced Tuesday that it's rolling out store concepts with a smaller physical footprint. Prototypes of the new coffeehouse opened last year in New York City and last month in San…
Chanel Opens New Boutique in San Diego Designed by Peter Marino, Highlighting Indoor-Outdoor Quality
Chanel on Thursday will open its newest boutique in the Westfield University Town Center in San Diego. The 16,000-square-foot, freestanding boutique was designed by Peter Marino, a longtime Chanel collaborator. The new boutique brings together…
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