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In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen
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…
What is human-centric design and why does it matter?
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…
Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
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…
OSE Immunotherapeutics Welcomes FDA Orphan Drug Designation Granted to Pegrizeprument (VEL-101)
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…
Why the Princess of Wales is now designing her own clothes
‘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…
Lottie Moss buys fake designer bags after leaving OnlyFans career
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…
iF Design Award Makes Sustainability 20% of Your Score: What Designers Need to Know in 2026
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…
QuickCheck: Have the new MyKad and passport designs been leaked?
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…
What You Need to Know About UI/UX Design in 2026
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…
They are invisible by design
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…
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Goodbye Gray-This Soothing Paint Color Will Be Everywhere This Year, Designers Say
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…
At 40, NIFT embarks on designing 'inclusive futures'
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…
Designers Reveal the One Kitchen Layout Trend Taking Over in 2026
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…
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7 Color Pairings That Work Every Time, According to Interior Designers
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…
How Shoe Retailers Will Evolve Store Design in 2026: A Comfortable Experience Is Key
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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