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Design your software for disappearance
Most of the software that truly moves the world doesn't demand our attention: It quietly removes friction and gets out of the way. You only notice it when it's broken. That's not a bug in the business model; it's a feature. In fact…
The Pixel Watch's design is holding it back
When Google launched its first smartwatch, I was immediately sold. The domed glass and clean minimalist lines felt like a refreshing break from an otherwise predictable market. Three generations later, I still love the Pixel Watch's silhouette.
Grand Designs home once likened to a POW camp goes on the market
A Grand Designs property once likened to a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp has gone on the market for £2.95 million following the death of its eccentric millionaire owner. The daring Japanese-inspired countryside retreat became one of the early…
SIVGA Nightingale PRO IEMs Are Designed To Provide Flagship Performance At An Affordable Price
At the heart of these new Nightingale PRO IEMs is SIVGA's newly developed planar magnetic driver. Earphone adn headphone brand SIVGA has announced the launch of its Nightingale PRO, a next-generation pair of planar magnetic IEMs that carry on from…
Primark £20 sparkly heels 'bargain alternative' to £460 designer pair
Primark is selling £20 'party' heels that resemble a designer alternative that cost far more. A favourite destination for high street shoppers, the fashion giant has a reputation for its budget-friendly fashion and accessories. The latest…
Exhibition showcases pioneering work of fashion designer Andrew Gn
Andrew Gn, the pioneering Singaporean fashion designer known for his exacting eye and uncompromising craftsmanship, is the subject of a sweeping new retrospective at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes…
Style Edit: Swatch revives iconic 80s designs with vibrant Neon collection
When Swatch launched in 1983, it was like a bomb had gone off in the world of horology. This was a Swiss watch brand like none before it – it was the one that made watches cool. In so many ways, Swatch was ahead of its time, helping to usher…
British architect cleared after claiming Dubai government stole design
A British architect who claimed the Dubai government stole his eco-design and tried to lock him up has been cleared of all criminal charges following a 16-month 'living nightmare'. Baharash Bagherian, 43, said the emirate's landmark plans for a…
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS rose 1.17% to $306.76 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.38% to 6,642.16 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Step Into Winter with 'Super Comfortable' Boots from Target - Shop Designer-Inspired and Waterproof Styles from $30
As the weather cools and the leaves change, it's time to take stock of your fall wardrobe. Because with the change in season comes a shift in footwear. If, when clearing out the sandals you wore all summer, you noticed a lack of boots, you're in…
New York Times: Accurate Sex Designation on Passports 'Direct Blow' to Transgender Identity
Tuesday's New York Times featured a 2,000-word intellectual wasteland by reporter Amy Harmon, “ New Passport Rule Sends Blunt and Sweeping Message to Trans Americans.” Harmon's reporter page explains that she's all about avoiding…
How an F1 trophy is designed and made
Lavish podium celebrations are a mainstay of Formula 1, with the top-three finishers shaking hands with various dignitaries, spraying Champagne and picking up their trophies at the end of every grand prix. But the design and development of the…
Public toilets are becoming tourist attractions, thanks to cutting-edge designs
If there's one commonality among most styles of travel, it's the humble public lavatory – we all use one at some point or another in our journeys. They're also the stuff of memories – though usually of the grim kind. A bad WC stop…
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5 Unflattering Paint Colors You Should Never Use in a Dining Room, According to Designers
Choosing a paint color for a dining room feels simple enough—until you're halfway through a meal, wondering why everything looks off. Dining rooms carry real mood-setting power, and as our habits have shifted toward more home hosting, the…
I challenge you to complete this design trivia app
Who doesn't love a bit of design trivia? And if it's trivia you're after then you may want to download the DESIGNerd app, which has recently been relaunched. The app is designed for you to learn while quizzing, so not only does it test you with a…
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