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Design as a catalyst for wellbeing
Over the years, I've written and spoken extensively about my belief that design has the power to change the world. I find daily inspiration in the many individuals and organizations leaning away from design as pure aesthetics and embracing design…
Europe Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' and Pushes for Change
TikTok's endless scroll of irresistible content, tailored for each person's tastes by a well-honed algorithm, has helped the service become one of the world's most popular apps. Now European Union regulators say those same features that made TikTok…
A Lightweight, Minimalist Torch Design Helps Kick Off the Winter Games
|A Lightweight, Minimalist Torch Design Helps Kick Off the Winter Games https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/world/europe/milan-winter-olympics-torch-design.html For the past two months, the pre-Games relay of the Olympic torch has drawn crowds and…
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and seeks changes to protect users
LONDON -- The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with “addictive design” features including autoplay and infinite scroll, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video…
How the Olympics designed its two-city opening ceremony
For totally logical reasons, this year's Winter Olympics in Italy is bucking the trend of a single host city and splitting its sporting events between two main locations, Milan and Cortina. Milan, the second most populous city in Italy, is the…
TikTok told by EU to change 'addictive design' or face fines
The EU has told TikTok it must change its 'addictive design' or face heavy fines, after it found the video sharing platform had breached its online safety rules. It follows an investigation which began in February 2024 into the Chinese-owned app by…
The Design Mistake That's Quietly Weakening Your Brand
Design reduces cognitive load before it builds persuasion: Good design removes friction by making understanding feel effortless. People need to understand something before they can be convinced by it. UI reflects organizational thinking: When UI…
Why Mercedes' design disaster four years ago haunts its 2026 F1 title hopes
Four years ago, Mercedes arrived in Bahrain for Formula 1's second and final preseason test session with a major upgrade for its new car, the W13. The team unveiled super-slim sidepods — dubbed ‘zeropods' — for its 2022 model…
The Best Candlesticks, According to Designers and Candle Obsessives
Even without candles in them, candlesticks provide an instant boost of elegance to your dining table, coffee table, or mantel. They come in such a wide variety of materials, shapes, sizes, and textures that you're bound to discover something that…
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How to Seamlessly Blend Vintage and Modern Décor-Designers' Best Tips
Mixing vintage and modern décor creates timeless, personal spaces that feel curated, dynamic, and full of character. Start with one vintage piece you love, then layer modern elements as a calm backdrop to highlight its charm. Combine pieces…
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with “addictive design” features that…
Anker Soundcore P41i Review: Convenient Design, Incredible Battery Life
Anker's new Soundcore P41i wireless earbuds ($79.99) have an interesting premise. They serve up bass-heavy sound with a splash of ANC and transparency, but they're not designed to be audiophile-grade, lacking the high-end codecs you'd want for that…
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How to Nail the Heritage Decor Trend on an Amazon Budget, According to an Interior Designer
Heritage decor is trending for 2026, meaning now's the time to incorporate rich textures, mixed prints and patterns, and equestrian motifs, like this horse canvas art. Interior designer Brittney Morgan of Brittney Quinn Interiors shares how to…
EU: TikTok Is Addictive, Might Need to Change Its 'Basic Design
European regulators think you need to ease up on your TikTok screen time. On Friday, the European Commission issued a preliminary ruling that found TikTok's 'addictive design' violates the EU's Digital Services Act, which was designed to rein in…
Fashion designer Rebecca Vallance selling glam Vaucluse mansion
“It'll have lots of archways, the design will be a mix of modern and class architectural style, and we wanted an abundance of entertaining options, too,” she said. Ballarat-born Vallance launched her label in 2011 and is now stocked…
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