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abcnews.go.com -  RONALD BLUM Associated Press - In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen
In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen
ABC News

NEW YORK -- In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet's “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera ordered their names stripped from programs over a restaging decision, and the company intends to bring back sets of a…

fastcompany.com - Faisal Hoque - What is human-centric design and why does it matter?
What is human-centric design and why does it matter?
Fast Company

We have a growing problem making our institutions work for humans. Across society, and especially in business, humans are increasingly treated as resources to be squeezed rather than as individuals to be served. Employees become “human…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
MarketWatch

Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS rallied 2.23% to $313.84 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 1.16% to 6,875.62 and the Dow Jones Industrial…

globenewswire.com - OSE Immunotherapeutics - OSE Immunotherapeutics Welcomes FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to Pegrizeprument (VEL-101)
OSE Immunotherapeutics Welcomes FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to Pegrizeprument (VEL-101)
GlobeNewswire

OSE Immunotherapeutics Welcomes FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to Pegrizeprument (VEL-101) Nantes, France, January 21, 2026 – 6pm CET - OSE Immunotherapeutics SA (ISIN: FR0012127173; Mnemo: OSE), today acknowledges the announcement by…

telegraph.co.uk - Bethan Holt - Why the Princess of Wales is now designing her own clothes
Why the Princess of Wales is now designing her own clothes
The Telegraph

‘The Princess of Wales turns fashion designer' was not a line I ever expected to write. And yet following Catherine's visit to Scotland on Tuesday, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Princess had worked with Johnstons of Elgin to design…

dailymail.co.uk - Laura Parkin - Lottie Moss buys fake designer bags after leaving OnlyFans career
Lottie Moss buys fake designer bags after leaving OnlyFans career
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Lottie Moss has revealed she has resorted to buying fake designer handbags after walking away from her lucrative OnlyFans career. The model, 28, who once earned her a staggering £30,000 per…

yankodesign.com - Sarang Sheth - iF Design Award Makes Sustainability 20% of Your Score: What Designers Need to Know in 2026
iF Design Award Makes Sustainability 20% of Your Score: What Designers Need to Know in 2026
Yanko Design

Yanko Design's podcast, Design Mindset, continues to bring compelling conversations with design leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Powered by KeyShot, the show premieres weekly, offering listeners deep dives into the minds of…

thestar.com.my - QuickCheck: Have the new MyKad and passport designs been leaked?
QuickCheck: Have the new MyKad and passport designs been leaked?
The Star Online

MALAYSIA IS set to introduce new designs for its passports and MyKad this year, following an announcement by the Home Minister earlier this month. Shortly after the announcement, images claiming to show the new designs began circulating on social…

entrepreneur.com - Goran Paun - What You Need to Know About UI/UX Design in 2026
What You Need to Know About UI/UX Design in 2026
Entrepreneur

UI/UX is no longer about making things look good; it's about making systems understandable, ethical and humane. UX used to be treated as a layer applied after other decisions were made. Now, it shapes how systems behave, how people decide what to…

royalgazette.com - Rolfe Commissiong - They are invisible by design
They are invisible by design
The Royal Gazette

False gospel?: the Governor, Andrew Murdoch, centre, and national security minister Michael Weeks. With them is Superintendent Na'imah Astwood, of the Bermuda Police Service. (File photograph) Alastair Crooke, a former British ambassador, stated in…

realsimple.com - Alyssa Longobucco - Goodbye Gray-This Soothing Paint Color Will Be Everywhere This Year, Designers Say
Goodbye Gray-This Soothing Paint Color Will Be Everywhere This Year, Designers Say
Real Simple

Many trends are highly debated in the design industry, but few capture the same attention as paint. This could be because it has a rather low barrier of entry; almost anyone can paint their home if they choose (barring any rental issues), and it's…

thehindu.com - Tanu Kashyap - At 40, NIFT embarks on designing 'inclusive futures'
At 40, NIFT embarks on designing 'inclusive futures'
The Hindu

It is time to celebrate four decades of existence of a unique institute offering a gamut of fashion programmes in design, management, and technology. The National Institute of Fashion Technology, born in 1986 with the promise of shaping India's…

goodhousekeeping.com - Maria Sabella - Designers Reveal the One Kitchen Layout Trend Taking Over in 2026
Designers Reveal the One Kitchen Layout Trend Taking Over in 2026
Good Housekeeping

There is a growing trend that's re-shaping kitchen layouts this year: defined zones both within and adjacent to the kitchen. 'Rather than one large, open workspace, kitchens are being designed with distinct areas for cooking, prep, cleanup…

realsimple.com - Amanda Lauren - 7 Color Pairings That Work Every Time, According to Interior Designers
7 Color Pairings That Work Every Time, According to Interior Designers
Real Simple

Discover seven designer-approved color pairs that effortlessly enhance any room with elegance and style. Create a tranquil oasis with ocean blue and sage green or add drama with pink and red accents. Whether seeking sophistication or boldness…

wwd.com - Vicki M. Young - How Shoe Retailers Will Evolve Store Design in 2026: A Comfortable Experience Is Key
How Shoe Retailers Will Evolve Store Design in 2026: A Comfortable Experience Is Key
WWD

Shoe retailers are shifting things up in store to better appeal to shoppers' emotions and provide an improved shopping environment. Brenda Hurlburt, a retail expert at The Look Co., sees three key trends based on her work with major footwear…

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