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New Opportunity Zone Designations Are Underway
WASHINGTON, D.C. - APRIL 22, 2018: A statue of Albert Gallatin, a former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, stands in front of The Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. The National Historic Landmark building is the headquarters of the United States…
How To Build User Personas That Drive Better Tech Design Decisions
User personas are meant to help tech companies understand the people they're building for, but they can quickly become little more than flat profiles filled with job titles, demographics and broad assumptions. When personas don't reflect how people…
6 iconic designer bags to buy now and love forever
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Despite luxury houses releasing multiple new bags a year…
White Stuff cardigan that looks designer slashed from £55 to £22
Shoppers are snapping up a cardigan that resembles a luxury knitwear style from Chanel - and it is currently reduced in price. The Charlotte Long Sleeve Cardi in natural multi (a white base with a navy trim) is now available from White Stuff for…
People Are Revealing The 'Outdated' Home Design Trends That Need To Come Back Immediately
'Third, not everyone wants a (LARGE) television greeting them or their guests when they enter the house, and some of us don't care for mid-century, modern, and/or overstuffed furniture that has no character.' —Anonymous, 66, New Jersey 'Yes!
A sweeping Apple Watch 'rethink' could bring new designs and 'premium models'
Summary created by Smart Answers AI According to Macworld, Apple may be planning a major rethink of the Apple Watch, with potential new designs including screenless bands, round screens, and ceramic case options. Future models could also introduce…
How the Women's Pro Baseball League designed itself from the ground up
Major League Baseball has some of the most recognizable franchises in the world. But a new league is coming for America's pastime, letting women into the professional field for the first time in 72 years. The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL)…
Synopsys (SNPS) Unleashes Agentic AI Chip Design Tools Backed by Microsoft, AMD
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) just handed AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) a new way to design chips: let AI agents do more of the work. On July 27, Synopsys unveiled autonomous agentic AI workflows built with Microsoft and already being…
Family of bikini designer in Montauk yacht death files $50M lawsuit alleging assault
The family of a bikini designer who was found dead on a Montauk yacht last summer has filed a $50 million lawsuit alleging assault in a case that rocked the wealthy summer hot spot. 'It's been very difficult for the family,' said attorney Michael…
1970s Italian design is having a moment
1970s Italian design is having a moment: from little-known furniture pieces to legendary design experiments, lighting and even bathroom taps, the year's new launches were punctuated by reissues of pieces that help paint a picture of this unsung…
Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma' Production Designers Interview
In Jane Schoenbrun 's latest film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Hannah Einbinder stars as queer director Kris Williams, who is gearing up to helm a new installment of Camp Miasma, a beloved cult horror slasher franchise. While trying to…
I spent 15 years chasing my dream of designing planes. I gave it up to help revive rural Japan.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daisuke Fujii, the cofounder of Farm & Firm Company, a Japanese consulting firm that helps farmers and rural communities generate new income through agritourism, hospitality, and business…
The Steam Machine design makes for a frightfully good tissue box
Achoo! Sorry, my hayfever's been playing up again. Let me just grab a tissue from my Steam Machine... is something you could be saying if you're willing to 3D print the replica this generous individual over on Reddit designed and shared. The Steam…
Bethesda Veteran Reveals How He Would Have Designed Starfield Differently
A former Bethesda developer who worked on Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76 has outlined how he would have designed Starfield had he been in charge of the game — and it sounds very different. Nate Purkeypile worked at Bethesda…
7 Features Landscape Designers Always Notice First in a Yard
Curb appeal is the first impression your home makes on visitors. Most real estate agents consider it a key factor in attracting buyers and recommend that sellers spruce up the outside of a home before it hits the market. Even if you aren't selling…
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