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Who is Shigeru Miyamoto? Nintendo games designer to get Japanese honour
The legendary games designer behind Mario, Legend of Zelda, and many other famous video games, will be given a very important honour in Japan next week. Shigeru Miyamoto will be presented with the Japanese Order of Culture by the country's Emperor…
Designer Henry Zankov Is One to Watch
It's the process designer Henry Zankov has been following since founding his own label in 2020 after designing and consulting across the fashion industry for over 15 years for the likes of DKNY/Donna Karan, Edun and Diane von Furstenberg. And it's…
H&M Design Award Unveils Eight Finalists
LONDON — H&M on Tuesday revealed the eight finalists of this year's Design Award, having announced the return of the fresh graduate-focused competition in January after a five-year hiatus. The finalists come from schools in Tokyo, London…
10 Cozy Pedicure Trends and Nail Art Designs to Book Before Thanksgiving
There's a particular kind of cozy that arrives the week before Thanksgiving, when a relaxing pedicure and a little kindness feel just right. This season's best pedicure trends range from rich nail polish shades to nail art inspired by cozy…
UC Berkeley's new AI-research building is designed for human interaction
At UC Berkeley's new College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, an interlocking building of curved glass and sleek columns, the building has been designed so that the technologies of the future inevitably collide. The 367,000-square-foot…
Manchester Christmas Markets unveils 2026 mug design, price and deposit scheme
We're less than two weeks away from the launch of the Manchester Christmas Markets, and today, the iconic mug design for 2026 has been revealed. The tall and short mugs will be used across the markets for mulled wine and hot chocolate drinks with…
Cadence Design Systems: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third quarter of 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 26, 2026, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS +1.80%) raised full-year revenue guidance to 21% growth alongside record backlog, which represents contracted revenue reserved for future delivery, of…
Canva Chases AI Domination With a New AI Image Model for Designers
Canva is going deeper down the AI rabbit hole with the release of its first proprietary AI image model, called Canva Craft. It's now available globally to all Canva users and is made specifically for designers. This isn't the first time Canva has…
OnePlus goes after Samsung's latest earbuds with a trendy design and standout feature
Just in case you didn't catch that wireless earbuds sales report from Q1 2026 and you also didn't pay much attention to Samsung or Bose's most recent product announcements in the Apple-dominated market, open-style AirPods alternatives are all the…
3 Alums of the School of Susan Cianciolo Speak About What the Designer Means to Them
Susan Cianciolo—this year's recipient of the CFDA 's Isabel Toledo Board of Directors' Tribute—hasn't been on the New York Fashion Week schedule for years. Still, her quiet and steady influence can be felt in the work of a new…
Crystal Lake Costume Designer on 'Friday the 13th' Lore, Pam & More
Posted in: Peacock, TV | Tagged: crystal lake, Friday the 13th Costume designer Cristina Spiridakis (The Boroughs) spoke with us about capturing the lore and look of 'Friday the 13th' in Peacock's Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake costume designer…
From Stadium to City, The Next Frontier in Venue Design Is Everything Around the Building
I often describe the buildings we design as “cathedrals for memories.” Why? While architects design venues, what happens around and inside them is what makes those places matter. The gathering. The connection. The energy. Yet some of…
Gilets are the on-trend winter layer that are stylish & cosy - Next's £36 faux fur burgundy design is so chic
PSA: the gilet is officially entering its fashion era. Good news for anyone currently struggling to dress for the cold weather, AKA me. Despite wearing my chunkiest cable-knit jumper, layering thermal leggings under my jeans and breaking out my…
New iPad Mini Gets OLED Upgrade, Thinner Design, and Sizable Price Hike
Ahead of this week's 'Pro and tell' MacBook event, Apple unveiled a new iPad mini this morning that boasts major enhancements, including an OLED display. However, the smaller tablet now starts at $699, a $200 price increase over the 2024 model. The…
iPad Duo: Apple To Release A Foldable Tablet Inspired By Huawei's Design
Apple is reportedly expanding its foldable device lineup beyond phones like the iPhone Duo, with industry insiders suggesting the company is developing its first large-screen foldable tablet, tentatively referred to as the iPad Duo. According to…
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