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People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Absolutely 'Hate,' And It's Sooo Brutal
'Also, as I get older, I have a hard time getting on the floor to cook my meat. Last time, I had to sit on a chair in front of the stove just to check the progress of cooking. Very poor design. Makes me wish I had my old stove back (broiler was in…
Over 20,000 sign up to use designated Hong Kong Legco election polling stations
More than 20,000 Hongkongers – mostly civil servants – have signed up to cast their ballots at new designated polling stations set up to facilitate voting in the Legislative Council election, while fewer than 20 individuals from…
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway nailed the timing on Alphabet - whether by design or not
Berkshire Hathaway 's stake in Alphabet is turning out to be strikingly well-timed, with the stock surging 13% since Google unveiled its new Gemini 3 AI model in mid-November. The conglomerate recently disclosed a $4.3 billion position in Alphabet…
Oscar Predictions: Best Production Design - The Ships of 'Frankenstein,' the 1930s of 'Sinners' and the Futuristic Past of 'Fantastic Four' Battle for Voters
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief…
BYD's New Seal 07 EV Impresses With Modern Design and Power
BYD continues to expand its presence in the electric vehicle segment, particularly in China, with the introduction of a new model that highlights the company's technological ambition and design evolution. The manufacturer is preparing to launch…
SpaceX's Starlink faces backlash for map designating Dokdo as 'Liancourt Rocks'
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, drew criticism after its availability map labeled Dokdo as the Liancourt Rocks, a designation critics said mischaracterizes the islets, which are under Korea's longstanding administrative…
The Most Underrated Design Skill in 2025: How To See Your Ideas Faster
Design Mindset, Yanko Design's weekly podcast, treats the creative process as something you can actively shape rather than something that just happens to you. Each episode digs into the habits, mental models, and practical tools that move designers…
Gucci Heiress and Melania Trump Team Up on £2,200 Designer Bag Supporting Vulnerable Children
First Lady Melania Trump has endorsed the launch of a £2,200 ($2,800) designer handbag promoting unity for vulnerable children as concerns over the cost-of-living crisis intensify against President Donald Trump 's administration. Alexandra…
DC's Controversial New Batman Designs Are Exactly What The Hero Needs
DC's newest Batman show has a range of character designs that have divided audiences in terms of their reception - though the reason these designs have proved controversial also establishes why these designs needed to be the way they are. Batman's…
10 Paint Colors Designers Are Loving As New Neutrals For 2026
As January looms, it's time to tackle some long-overdue home renovation projects. A new year calls for some easy wins around the house, and few offer more payoff than a fresh coat of paint. And while white has reigned as the go-to backdrop for…
Why do Apple designers keep leaving?
News of Apple staff defecting is starting to feel like a daily occurrence – at least from the company's AI flailing division, which has seen several team members poached by Meta. But now a potentially more damning trend is emerging;…
One of Boots' most 'divine' £105 designer perfumes is £49 online this weekend
Boots customers with a taste for luxury might find themselves lingering at the shelves this week: one of the retailer's designer fragrances has been slashed in price, tumbling from £105 to £49. Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle Rose…
What bridal designer Hayley Paige says she learned from starting over: 'Everything you do really has to be methodical' in business
Bridal designer Hayley Paige's career path hasn't always been smooth. Paige, 39, has been designing wedding dresses from a young age, she tells CNBC Make It, and she started her namesake bridal line in 2011 with her former employer, bridal house…
iam8bit sues Skybound Games for $4m, claiming breach of contract and theft of designs
Iam8bit is suing Skybound Games for £2.9 million ($4 million), alleging breach of contract, fraudulent expenses, theft of designs, and claiming that Skybound used iam8bit's trade secrets to cut it out of a Stray deal. Iam8bit – which…
5 inspiring facts about Ann Lowe, Jackie's designer
The pioneering Black couturier created some of America's most iconic gowns while facing discrimination and financial hardship Ann Lowe created one of the most famous wedding dresses in American history, yet her name remained largely unknown for…
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