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Mina Hasman on designing cities for a hotter future
Sustainability expert and climate advocate Mina Hasman's vision of designing cities that behave like forests and buildings that act like trees. What if our cities could adapt like nature? Award-winning architect and Officer of the Order of the…
Justin Bieber Serenaded the Crowd in His Own Designs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
On Sunday afternoon, excitement was high for the grand finale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which saw Team Argentina face off against Team Spain. But just as thrilling as the action on the pitch was the first-ever…
This minimalist car phone mount proves compact designs aren't always the answer
Minimalism — open spaces, minimal clutter and devices that are designed to be sleek and low-profile — is all the rage, and has been for a while. It sounds great, and in some cases it definitely can be a great aesthetic choice. But…
A perfect pair of Range Rovers, old and new, showcases a commitment to bespoke design
Range Rover continues to edge itself upmarket, emphasising the company's ability to customise in order to meet the most exacting client requirements. In addition to its Bespoke division, the company also has a Classic division, establish to cater…
What the pedalò tells us about Italian design
In a new Wallpaper* summer series, architect Carlo Ratti explores Italy through the ordinary objects that define daily life. Make way for the pedalò, where 'form follows fun' You hire them by the hour. There are never any discounts, and they…
Textured tops are the stylish and easy way to dress up any summer outfit - try M&S' £16 design
While the pinnacle of the never-ending heatwave seems to have finally surmounted, we aren't out of the woods just yet. Temperatures remain high and we are still reaching for our tiniest of tops to stay cool. But! We've sweat through some of those…
Home Bargains drops £30 designer fragrance 'ideal for summer' to £10
Home Bargains has dropped the price of a designer fragrance by over 50%. The high street chain regularly impresses beauty shoppers looking for deals on perfume, skincare, and makeup. One of the latest deals could impress fans of the high-end brand…
Training design senses
When people say taste and judgment are the differentiators in this AI era of design, nobody really tells you how to develop them. Training your design senses is rigorous work, no different from training as a boxer or musician. The foundations are…
African designer Imane Ayissi redefines luxury on Paris haute couture stage
Ayissi's Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 collection 'fused sculptural elegance, artisanal mastery and cultural storytelling into a personal vision of contemporary couture', wrote Jeanne-Marie Cilento, editor-in-chief of Design Art magazine. 'His work has…
The North Face's new Y2K trainer looks ready for the trail, but it's designed for a very different kind of adventure
The North Face has dipped into its extensive footwear archive to create the Clyffe Ultra, a chunky new everyday trainer inspired by the brand's ultrarunning shoes from the early 2000s. It is a timely revival. Technical-looking trainers have moved…
The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
Oscillation: horizontal 30, 60, or 90 degrees Vertical tilt: each blade can rotate 180 degrees Dimensions (H x W x D): 32.6 x 27.9 x 14.6 inches / 82.8 x 70.8 x 37cm (blades horizontal), 43.1 x 12.6 x 14.6 inches / 109.5 x 32 x 37cm (blades…
Reviewed: Sanderson London Is a Whimsical Playground and Remains the City's Most Original Design Hotel
The Sanderson, standing proud on Berners Street in the heart of Fitzrovia, is one of the city's modern icons. Its playful, avant-garde interiors, dreamed up by the world-renowned architect and designer Philippe Starck back in the early '00s…
Equity norms under Semicon 2.0 to drive investment for advance chips design by Indian cos: IT Secy
Provisions under Semicon 2.0 to provide incentives to Indian chip-making firms against equity are expected to drive largescale investment required for the development of advanced chips for technology such as artificial intelligence, a senior…
Designing Safe API Boundaries for a Multi-Pair Spot Trading Bot
I'm building NOVA, a Telegram-based system for automating repeatable Spot trading cycles. The project did not start as an attempt to predict the market or generate trading signals. The original problem was much more practical: How can I reliably…
Pixels of the Week - July 19, 2026 by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Mindful user centric design, summoning explosive Pomeranians & centring anything in CSS. Pixels of the Week is my weekly-ish curated newsletter for designers, UX folks, devs, and anyone building accessible, inclusive, usable (and let's be honest…
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