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Meet the jurors for the 2026 Innovation by Design Awards
We're excited to announce the judges of the 2026 Innovation by Design Awards. Innovation by Design honors the best projects and ideas across the design spectrum, as represented by our fantastic group of jurors, who come from some of the world's…
Google declares 'vibe design' is here as Figma's stock price sinks
Vibe coding took the AI community by storm in 2025. Now, Google is trying to start a new trend: 'vibe designing.' Google Labs introduced the term on Wednesday while unveiling several new updates to Stitch, an AI-powered tool that uses simple…
Scoping out the chiplet-based design flow
Today, the design of most monolithic SoCs follows a familiar pattern. Requirements definition leads to an architectural design. Then, the design team selects and qualifies the necessary IP blocks, assembles them into the architecture, and…
Figma takes a hit as Google doubles down on 'vibe design
This week, Google announced new features for its AI -powered interface tool Stitch—in the process, it signaled that it's going all-in on “vibe design.” “We are evolving Stitch into an AI-native software design…
Lime bike unveil new smaller cycles designed to stop injuries
The controversial bike hire firm Lime have unveiled their new smaller and lighter bikes following a spate of reported injuries caused by their heavier predecessors. Lime's new bikes - set to hit London 's streets next month - feature smaller…
Designers Say These Kitchen Design Mistakes Are More Common Than You Think
It's often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. If you're looking to update yours, you'll first want to read up on the common kitchen design mistakes that designers often see people make. Some mistakes, like underestimating the amount of…
Designers Say These '80s Decor Trends Are Making a Stylish Comeback
Say hello (again) to the 1980s! Designers are embracing plenty of retro '80s trends in modern homes, from wood accents to colorful tiles to oversized furniture. We tapped designers to explain why these totally tubular features are trending and how…
Figma's stock drops 11% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product
Google launched an AI-design platform, pushing Figma shares down 11% in two days. Figma, which went public in July, reached an agreement last year to use more of Google's AI services. Figma's stock is down about 35% this year, as investors dump…
Edmonton students submit designs for standalone Stollery Children's Hospital
Students in grades three and four at Wîhkwêntôwin School are making their dreams of what a standalone Stollery Children's Hospital will look like into reality. From bright colours and plants, each of the designs is as unique as…
Google unveils new 'vibe design' tool to help anyone design a high-fidelity UI using natural language
Stitch's UI has been totally redesigned, turning it into a 'vibe design' tool Users can interact by typing, or even speaking, to Stitch Google hopes more brainstorming will lead to better products Google Labs Product Manager Rustin Banks has lifted…
21 Easter Nail Designs That Are Cute, Colorful, and Not at All Cheesy
Easter is a joyous weekend of decorating eggs, eating chocolate, and relaxing with family in balmy weather. Everything from the mood to the decor is vibrant, which makes it the perfect time to get a manicure that is just as cheery. Now that our…
Designers. there's no excuse for accessibility as an afterthought
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This Aluminum Pill Organizer Was Designed to Sit on a Restaurant Table
Most pill organizers share the same silent agreement with their owners: get used and get out of sight. The plasticky snap-lid boxes that dominate pharmacy shelves were built around a kind of shame arithmetic, where function was traded for…
79 Home Design Disasters That Make Zero Sense And Are Even Less Aesthetic
While many of us were stuck at home during the pandemic, our daily routines took some interesting turns. Working from home meant more time in the kitchen (hello, dalgona coffee craze!) and many of us also picked up DIY home projects, from simple…
'Designer' dogs more likely to have behaviour problems, study finds
Cockapoos and other teddy-bear mixes have become the nation's go-to family pet So-called 'designer' dogs such as cockapoos and cavapoos are more prone to developing behavioural issues than pedigree breeds, according to a new study. The research…
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