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Humiliation Overseas Was Shot In Arm For Toyota's Design Revolution
Akio Toyoda speaks about humiliation There's a first for everything. Never have I heard a carmaker, let alone the world's biggest one—Toyota—focus so much on a trait that is often frowned upon. That of humiliation. At Toyota's…
Designers Buck Pantone With Their Own Color Of The Year Picks
A sophisticated, rich shade of burgundy named Mulberry is designer Laura Hammett's shade for 2026. Pantone may be reaching for the sky with its 2026 Color of the Year choice, Cloud Dancer, an off-white neutral that signifies refuge from a noisy…
Acclaimed Apple designer says he 'could not be more excited' for new design era
Responses to Alan Dye's departure from Apple keep coming in, and the latest from an acclaimed long-time Apple designer bodes extremely well for the new design era under Steve Lemay. Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Alan Dye, Apple's VP of…
To build ships faster, the Navy needs to change how it designs them
Two days before Thanksgiving, Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the cancellation of the $22 billion 20 ship Constellation multi-mission frigate program. The ship was meant to be capable of conducting anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine and…
Fashion's Musical Chairs: All The Designer Changes of 2025
While trying to define the state of the fashion industry over the past few months, one phrase comes to mind: All shook up. It seems that no one can stand still recently—designers keep jumping around from job to job like frogs on lily pads.
Architects gain a new superpower for complex curved designs
Architects place high priority on surfaces that can bear their own load. Some visually appealing examples are known as shells, and these have traditionally been made from reinforced concrete. Modern architects, however, are interested in limiting…
A Gift Guide for the Design Enthusiasts in Your Life
MILAN — In an age in which reducing waste and living sustainably is paramount, why not give the gift of design ? Collectible design pieces and accessories are steeped in storytelling and artistry and crafted to endure the test of time. This…
This Concept Headset Was Grown By Code Instead of Designed By Humans
Generative design has been making waves in aerospace and automotive engineering for years, but it hasn't really imprinted on consumer tech the way you might expect. Engineers use it constantly to shave grams off aircraft components or optimize…
EXCLUSIVE: Brioni, Design Director Norbert Stumpfl Part Ways
MILAN — Yet another creative change has hit the fashion industry. On Friday, Brioni said it was parting ways with design director Norbert Stumpfl after seven years. “Our journey continues, and the house will keep building on its…
S. Korea, Chip Designer Arm Sign Deal to Cooperate on AI, Train Specialists
South Korea and Cambridge, UK-based semiconductor and software design company Arm Holdings have agreed to cooperate on artificial intelligence(AI), with a focus on strengthening the industry and establishing specialized schools to train new talent.
'These accounts clearly are designed as a capitalist alternative'
Chicago Tribune editorial board Parents “have another option in the form of the newly created so-called Trump Accounts,” which allows a “$1,000 taxpayer-funded deposit for every child born in 2025 through 2028,” says the…
Samsung just leaked Galaxy S26 series designs via its software
We've discovered Samsung Galaxy S26 series renders in One UI 8.5. The renders show the back of the Galaxy S26/S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The images corroborate previously posted renders by a trusted leaker. Samsung is expected to launch the…
Aryan Anna Group Unveils High Yield AIF Cat II Model Designed to Deliver Returns Beyond Traditional Markets
Aryan Anna Group has announced a new investment model under AIF Category II, which aims to provide strong performance for investors through a rolling securitization strategy. | Image: Initiative Aryan Anna Group has announced a new investment model…
iPhone Fold Rumors Point To eSIM-Only Design
Following a push to eSIM-only iPhones with the iPhone 17 generation, another rumor corroborates that Apple's long-awaited iPhone Fold will also follow the same path. The latest leaker to double down on this rumor is the Weibo user Instant Digital.
Shantivale Botanical Incense Collection Review: Pure Design, Quiet Mind
Hand-rolled with pure botanicals, no synthetic additives TCM formulations create genuinely distinct scent profiles Low smoke output suits sensitive users Natural stone holder elevates the ritual Full-stick construction means zero material waste…
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