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Top interior designers reveal trends that are in - and out for 2026
SHOP: 12 homeware pieces from Next that look vintage and designer READ MORE: These 6 interior design trends will be everywhere in 2026, according to H&M Home's new collection Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our…
Designer DNA could revolutionise cures for diseases
Fixing gene defects with designer DNA is on the horizon after Google DeepMind launched a pioneering new AI tool. The programme, called AlphaGenome, can interpret long strands of DNA – up to a million base pairs – and predict how…
Opinion | The Laws Designed to Protect My Son Could Very Well Kill Him
My husband and I adopted our son, Abraham, as a toddler, believing we could provide him with a good life. Abi, as we called him, was a bright, curious kid who blossomed into a kind and popular teenager, a star student who won a scholarship to the…
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4 Flooring Trends on Their Way Out in 2026, According to Designers
There are so many factors to consider in interior design, and we often forget what lies underfoot. In reality, the type of flooring you choose matters a great deal—it sets the tone for your space, adding warmth, refinement, and elegance.
Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple's design team
He'll be working on his ‘favorite products' at the company. He'll be working on his ‘favorite products' at the company. Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly…
London Design Agency Layer Partners With Italy's Manfrotto In $50m Tripod Redesign
The new Manfrotto ONE tripod has been designed by Layer for an age of hybrid content creation. It's adapted for stills or video shooting. London-based design agency Layer has announced its part in the development of a brand-new tripod concept for…
Color drenching is all the rage, but interior designers say it's easy to make these 5 mistakes
In case you missed it, the sad beige trend has been on its way out of interior design for months now. As more people find ways to move away from the neutral look in their homes, some are leaning all in with one of 2026's biggest trends: color…
Designers Say These Home Trends Will Age Fast
Social media can be a great source of inspiration if you're planning a home renovation or simply need some ideas for how to liven up a space. That said, designers warn that there are some home trends that won't age well. The pros gave us their…
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 open earbuds designed to wear all day - get your discount here
If you've been considering upgrading your everyday earbuds, now could be the perfect time. Huawei has launched a compelling offer on its latest HUAWEI FreeClip 2 earbuds, combining a generous discount code with added peace of mind thanks to free…
Germany Cancels 2026 Offshore Auctions, Plans New Design in 2027
Germany has canceled its remaining 2026 offshore wind auctions after the last round in August failed to attract bids and the industry has lobbied for better terms. The cabinet on Wednesday approved a legal amendment proposed by the economy ministry…
Straight From the Runway: 19 Designer-Level Blouse Trends
It's hard to know what's in style at any given time, but when in doubt, we always peek at the runway. Designers showcase only the trendiest pieces, and this season, blouses are stealing the show. We found so many chic blouses that track the latest…
Earth observation's adoption gap is a supply design problem
For more than a decade, the Earth observation industry has insisted that commercial adoption is just around the corner. Yet adoption outside defense remains limited, uneven, and difficult to sustain. The question is no longer whether EO is…
How Samsung's first-ever chief design officer is reinventing the electronics giant for the AI age
If Mauro Porcini's mother had had her way, Samsung Electronics' head designer wouldn't have gone into design at all. “She wanted me to be a priest,” the Italian-born Porcini says, as he sits in his new office at Samsung's R&D center…
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Designers Swear By These 6 Sherwin-Williams Paint Colors for a More Relaxing Home
Paint colors can be a barometer for energy, ticking levels up or down depending on how they're used. In a world that's increasingly busy and loud, the right paint color can feel like an exhale, transforming your home into a personal sanctuary.
EXCLUSIVE: H&M Is Bringing Back Design Award With a Bigger Scope
LONDON — H&M is bringing back its Design Award after a five-year hiatus, WWD has learned. The relaunched prize will be bigger than any of the previous editions, according to Ann-Sofie Johansson, head of design and creative adviser at H&M.
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