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Cadence Design Systems Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc. CDNS advanced 3.44% to $340.94 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.29% to 7,230.12 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Luxury show flat interiors in Hong Kong blend realism with dream design
For months, you've watched the building rise up from the dust, floor by floor – possibly imagining your future apartment there. When the show flat is at last revealed, it's the moment of truth for hopeful home-hunters. Typically, the first…
Design Within Reach Makes a Splash With Its New Design Residency
Has the general population ever been more tuned-in to design than it is right now? Maybe it's just my corner of the internet, but I feel as though everything from fashion, to tech, to (obviously) home is flooded with consumers who talk like…
Kevin McCloud sets record straight on Grand Designs future amid retirement claim
TV presenter Kevin McCloud has opened up on his Grand Designs future following an earlier claim about retirement. Kevin has presented the ambitious home building show since it first aired in April 1999. He previously stated he planned to retire at…
Design's next era is about making people feel seen
Alison Rand is a strategist, author, and design leader working at the intersection of design strategy, organizational structure, and operations. A former developer who helped build early UX practices at agencies like Huge and Hot Studio, she now…
Where engineering meets design
Photos by Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation / Filip Wolak The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is now considered an iconic work of 20th-century architecture. Completed in 1959, the art museum's building is…
Home design trends: A light touch
When Picnic Design Inc. principal Eric Martin first saw this midtown semi, he knew it had all the familiar challenges of typical Old Toronto homes, stacked side by side on gridded streets and built by the truckload during the 1920s. The owner, a…
5 British Designers Reveal the Design Secrets That Make Any Home Feel Warmer
Like many people, I'm happy to embrace the usual American traditions—football and apple pie included—but when it comes to a certain interior design style, I find myself looking to England. From what I've observed, British interiors…
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro leaks with a suave ceramic design
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Xiaomi's Smart Band 10 Pro could be launching soon. A leaker notes that the Band 10 Pro could also have a special White Ceramic Edition. The Band 10 Pro is reported to be heavier, suggesting either a bigger battery…
Watch NASA test its new X-59 jet designed to go faster than the speed of sound
This next-generation plane is made to go faster than sound without producing a full sonic boom Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American and Springer Nature Limited…
This New Study Has A Theory On How DNA Could Be Designed
Scientists say they may be able to design DNA without copying it, opening the door for major advancements in biology and biotech. Specific enzymes can sometimes create DNA that strays from a given template — a process called untemplated DNA…
I Saw These 8 Trends at America's Largest Design Show-and You'll Be Seeing Them Everywhere in 2026
In April, the House Beautiful team descended on High Point Market to check out everything the largest furniture market in the country had to offer. Spring showed up in full force—87-degree days, a bit of mist, and some rain—but that…
Robots With Different Designs Can Now Share Skills
Abilities taught to one robot don't usually work on another. With a new approach, it's one and done. As robots move into the real world, they'll need to become more adaptable. But right now, it's hard to transfer skills from one machine to another.
This Ridgid Shop Vac Marries Impressive Capacity and Fast Performance-All in a Surprisingly Compact Design
For years, Ridgid has maintained a strong reputation for making durable shop vacs that produce excellent suction. That's why, in my experience, they're so common on work sites (and why they've retained a permanent space in my shed). From…
Designers Say 'Little Lamps' Are the Secret to a Uniquely Styled Home
Interior designers love nothing more than playing with scale —it's one of the easiest ways to add visual interest without a major overhaul. We've already seen the aesthetic impact of decorating with oversized lamps, so it's no surprise the…
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