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fastcompany.com - Lilly Smith - The designs that define America
The designs that define America
Fast Company

What makes a design “American?” That's a question we've been asking ourselves as the United States nears 250 years of existence. In that time, the country has been defined through objects, ideas, and systems that, if not born in the…

forbes.com - Elaine Pofeldt - Startup Raises $6.5 Million with Technology Designed To Ease Payments Made By 'AI Employees'
Startup Raises $6.5 Million with Technology Designed To Ease Payments Made By 'AI Employees'
Forbes

Jordan Liu and his team at Alta have introduced a solution that lets AI agents transact autonomously at scale, targeting one-person businesses and very small teams that need a more efficient way for the agents to handle payments and other financial…

buzzfeed.com - Ross Yoder - 'Frankly, It's Tacky': People Are Revealing Common Interior Design Trends They Can't Stand
'Frankly, It's Tacky': People Are Revealing Common Interior Design Trends They Can't Stand
BuzzFeed

And if you have any strong feelings about modern home decor that you'd like to share with us — or if you agree or disagree with any of the opinions below — you can do so in the comments at the end of this post or through this…

wwd.com - Sofia Celeste - Aldo Spinelli, Co-Founder of Italian Design Firm Poliform, Dies
Aldo Spinelli, Co-Founder of Italian Design Firm Poliform, Dies
WWD

MILAN – Aldo Spinelli, co-founder of Italian design firm Poliform, famous for its marble tables, plush seating and fine cabinetry, has died, Poliform said Friday. A spokesperson for the company said its offices would be closed Friday. Based…

wallpaper.com - Harriet Thorpe - Pokemons, petanques and design: Hyeres celebrates 20 years of Design Parade
Pokemons, petanques and design: Hyeres celebrates 20 years of Design Parade
Wallpaper*

The south of France 's annual design competition and festival, Design Parade, celebrates a milestone anniversary in 2026, marking 20 years of its ‘Objet' (Product design) competition, and 10 years of its ‘Architecture…

afr.com - Stephen Todd - Why Manhattan's billionaires are crazy for this Aussie interior designer
Why Manhattan's billionaires are crazy for this Aussie interior designer
Australian Financial Review

Somewhere above Manhattan, the distinction between architecture and atmosphere begins to dissolve. In an apartment on the 53rd floor of Central Park Tower – about halfway up the world's tallest residential building – clouds scud by at…

rediff.com - RISHIKA SHAH - Kiara Advani, Sharvari Wagh, Kriti Sanon's Monsoon Designs
Kiara Advani, Sharvari Wagh, Kriti Sanon's Monsoon Designs
Rediff.com

The monsoon season is the perfect excuse to refresh your manicure with colours and designs that feel fun, fresh and a little mood-lifting. From rainy-day blues to delicate florals and minimalist art, these nail trends are stylish without being…

wwd.com - Lily Templeton - Hong Kong Designers Team With Paris-based Yaz Bukey for Capsules
Hong Kong Designers Team With Paris-based Yaz Bukey for Capsules
WWD

DIRECT CONNECTION: Hong Kong 's creative ecosystem is live, kicking and ready for a new global era. Such was the message of a group showcase at the Létrange flagship store on Rue de la Paix that included two designer collaborations with…

yankodesign.com - Sarang Sheth - Moon-Inspired Japanese Knife Blends Damascus Steel With Gallery-Worthy Material Design
Moon-Inspired Japanese Knife Blends Damascus Steel With Gallery-Worthy Material Design
Yanko Design

At a glance, TSUKI feels like the kind of knife made for close-ups. The blade has a dark, hammered finish near the spine that transitions into a bright Damascus wave pattern near the cutting edge. The handle shifts from warm Sakura-birch grain into…

si.com - Dylan Quinn - Athletics Designate Veteran Southpaw for Assignment
Athletics Designate Veteran Southpaw for Assignment
Sports Illustrated

On the Athletics' off-day prior to their series at home against the Miami Marlins, the team has elected to designate left-hander Matt Krook for assignment. This move comes as the A's have reinstated southpaw Jose Suarez from the paternity list.

theweek.com - The Week UK - Properties of the week: houses in designated National Landscapes
Properties of the week: houses in designated National Landscapes
The Week

A delightful art deco country house set where several spectacular designated National Landscapes converge. 4 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, 2-bed cottage, outbuildings, garden, garage. £1.75 million; Rural View. Handsome period house in a…

cover-magazine.com - Inside Luxury Private Jet Design with Pavina Callies-Papé
Inside Luxury Private Jet Design with Pavina Callies-Papé
COVER Magazine

In 2025, the use of private jets hit record highs, meaning the need for luxury aviation design is a thriving business. Having fallen in love with planes at an early age, Pavina Callies-Papé works on bespoke aviation projects through her two…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Nina Crighton - It looks designer' - M&S £16 accessory 'goes with everything
It looks designer' - M&S £16 accessory 'goes with everything
Liverpool Echo

Marks & Spencer shoppers are snapping up a £16 accessory to bring on holiday, to the beach, or out and about during the UK heatwave. The Canvas Bucket Hat With Linen has a minimalistic look that's said to 'go with everything'. Bucket hats are…

rollingstone.com - Tim Chan - These Fourth of July Sales Set Up to 75% Off Mattresses, Nike Sneakers and Designer Fashion [Updating]
These Fourth of July Sales Set Up to 75% Off Mattresses, Nike Sneakers and Designer Fashion [Updating]
Rolling Stone

There's lots to celebrate this weekend, as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the United States with parades, performances, and yes, maybe some politics too. For shoppers, the Fourth of July weekend also offers up a chance to save a little…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - ORR facelift design to be discussed with residents and companies before works commence
ORR facelift design to be discussed with residents and companies before works commence
The Hindu

The Outer Ring Road (ORR) redevelopment plan will be finalised after discussions with local residents, said Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Mr. Gowda visited the ORR stretch in eastern Bengaluru on Thursday night and…

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