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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…
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…
'SpudCell' Proves Intelligent Design Needed for the Origin of Life
News media are currently buzzing about “SpudCell,” claiming that scientists have finally created life in the lab. CNN, for example, offered this hyped headline, “Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first…
5 Naruto Villain Designs That Are 10/10 Perfect
Naruto stands out for having some of the most recognizable and iconic character designs in all of shōnen, for both the heroes and villains alike. Creator Masashi Kishimoto consistently delivered eye-catching character designs with outward…
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…
Celebrating Teruo Kurosaki, custodian of aspiring designers
Marc Newson, Philippe Starck, Tom Dixon. These are designers whose names have appeared on furniture brands and countless design media. However, it is no exaggeration to say that Japanese design entrepreneur Teruo Kurosaki, who passed away on 23…
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…
Mariners Activate Julio Rodriguez, Designate Miles Mastrobuoni
The Mariners announced that outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been activated from the seven-day concussion injured list. Utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni was designated for assignment in the corresponding move, which both opens up a 26-man roster spot for…
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…
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