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James Bond's Newest Omega Watch Was Designed for a Video Game
Watchmakers are increasingly finding inspiration from an unlikely source: video games. The latest to take a watch directly from your favorite avatar to IRL wrist is Omega. With the launch of the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First…
What 21,000 design submissions taught me about sustainability
For the past two years, I've had a front-row seat to one of the largest and most rigorous datasets in global design. Each year, the iF DESIGN AWARD receives over 10,000 submissions spanning 93 categories of design. Participants include industry…
Designers guide: Sensors for medical devices
The healthcare industry is progressively moving from a centralized, clinical model to a more patient-centric approach, requiring monitoring solutions that are portable, wearable, and patient-focused. This process involves significant technical and…
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS rallied 3.78% to $350.89 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 1.08% to 7,432.97 and the Dow Jones Industrial…
Accessible by design: Because inclusion cannot be optional
Global Accessibility Awareness Day spotlights the technology community's attention to digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. (Image source: 123RF) We talk about technology as the great equaliser. It connects us, empowers us and…
Indian Designer Arjun Khanna Debuts AKOG, a Luxury Handcrafted Denim Label
Indian fashion designer Arjun Khanna debuted AKOG, a new concept that will introduce limited edition collections of handcrafted denim. The collection is born from “Ancient Future Vintage,” a philosophy the designer says reflects his…
Open plan is not the answer: design professionals on the dos and don'ts of small space living
In 2010 Colin Chee picked up the keys to his 37 square metre off-the-plan apartment in Melbourne's city centre. “It was only then that I realised how shit it was.” With no design experience and a limited budget, his quest to find…
The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
We often take freight moving across America for granted. Yet, without dedicated infrastructure along specific corridors — tracks, bridges, and causeways — handled by individual carriers under specific rules, we could not get the goods…
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Designing a Multi-Agent System for Engineering Support at Scale: A Case Study From Grab
Grab's Analytics Data Warehouse (ADW) team has introduced a multi-agent AI system to automate engineering support workflows across its large-scale data platform, aiming to reduce repetitive operational work and improve resolution efficiency. The…
Scots teens in contention for BAFTA Young Game Designers awards
Aleksander Matsikas and Archie Trevor, both 14 and from Perth and Kinross, applied as a team and are finalists in the Game Making 10-14 category for their game Weapon Warrior. They describe it as a “bullet hell game”, saying that…
Designing Jewish education for emotional memory, identity
Attention is shaped by experiences that leave a mark. Millions of people choose Apple products in a market filled with comparable, and often lower-cost, alternatives. The choice is rarely driven by technical specifications alone. Apple has trained…
Canva uses handcrafted animation to challenge polished design culture
Design is too often seen as something lofty and intimidating, Canva thinks. The software company wants to change that – with the help of some stop-motion pigeons. As the latest proof that handcrafted animation has more charm than ever in…
Mini Wants to Pursue the Off-Road Lifestyle Market with a Future Model, Design Boss
Mini is best known for its bite-sized Cooper model, but the English-born, BMW-owned automaker has been bucking its own tradition in recent years. The four-door Countryman crossover has been around since 2010, for example—and and it seems…
I couldn't find a work bag I liked. I designed one for $350, and now I'm making $15,000 a month in sales.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Iluka Cindi Greentree, founder of Hustle and Grace. It has been edited for length and clarity. Two years ago, I was working as a leader for a domestic and family violence crisis line near my…
Mattamy Homes Achieves Platinum Designation in Canada's Best Managed Companies Program
Recognized for seven consecutive years, highlighting sustained performance, strong leadership and a people-first culture TORONTO, May 21, 2026 /CNW/ - Mattamy Homes has again been recognized for its industry-leading performance, global business…
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