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For Google, design is the ultimate moat
Google—which created a search text field decades ago that's been the front door to the internet ever since—is now defining how people interact with AI -infused services. The stakes are high for Alphabet, which derives nearly…
This sleek POS system is designed to take on Stripe
Payment terminals have long been treated as commodity hardware: functional, forgettable devices designed more for back-office utility than customer experience. Zeller challenged that assumption with Terminal 2, Australia's first locally designed…
Designer Bob Mackie dies as Sabrina Carpenter and Elton John lead tributes
Bob Mackie has died. The American costume and fashion designer, known for dressing the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Cher and Diana Ross, was 87. He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, and he picked up 9 Emmy Awards over his…
The home design trends defining 2026
From flexible floor plans to integrated technology, today's homes are designed with comfort, purpose and longevity in mind. As homeowner priorities continue to evolve, interior design has become less about following trends and more about creating…
EXCLUSIVE: Jacquemus Filled His New Miami Design District Flagship With Art - and Fine Design
“I wanted to create a space that feels both very Miami and very Jacquemus,” Simon Porte Jacquemus said of his latest flagship boutique, which is opening this week in the city's burgeoning Design District. “It's a city that…
Yoto designed the cutest way to get kids off screens
As algorithms and endless feeds increasingly shape children's technology, the Yoto Mini—the winner of the 2026 Innovation by Design award in Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa —is a portable audio player that gives children…
Formula 1: Honda changes design boss after slow start to return
Honda has changed the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season. Honda, who won four world titles with Red Bull and Max Verstappen from 2021-24, joined…
Bob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died…
How North Face designed camping gear that works for every body
From the very first day that professional ski mountaineer and free skier Vasu Sojitra signed on as a North Face –sponsored athlete in 2017, he campaigned for the brand to incorporate more elements of universal design into its product line.
Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87: 'His Genius and Extraordinary Designs Will Live on Forever'
Legendary designer Bob Mackie died on Monday, September 14. He was 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” read a statement via his official Instagram account. “He lived his…
The Hypebeast Guide to London Design Festival 2026
September is here, which means the London Design Festival is back for its 24th edition, running from 12–20 September. The map has shifted a little. There are 11 districts, with Soho joining for the first time. Shoreditch Design Triangle has…
Bob Mackie, Famously Over-the-top Fashion Designer, Dies at 87
Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Diana Ross, Elton John, Madonna and more in his ornate, custom creations, died Monday at age 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie…
Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87
Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, has sewn his final stitch. Mackie died Monday at 87, according to a post on his Instagram…
Nobody Designs Lamps You Can Repair. This One Finally Does
I have lost count of how many lamps I have tossed simply because one piece failed. A shade cracked, a joint snapped, a cord frayed, and the whole object went in the trash even though ninety percent of it still worked fine. That is the quiet math…
Hunter x Ganni brings a joyful twist to wet weather-ready heritage designs
Hunter has revealed a collaboration with Ganni that brings the Danish brand's joyful style to Hunter's wet weather-ready heritage design. It isn't the first time the Copenhagen designer has worked with British legacy brands – the Ganni stamp…
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