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scmp.com - Zoe Suen - London-based designer Faye Toogood on her humanist, playful approach
London-based designer Faye Toogood on her humanist, playful approach
South China Morning Post

Faye Toogood had worked at London-based design bible The World of Interiors for eight years when she decided to leave the two-dimensional world of glossy magazines behind in favour of things she could grasp and shape. From her kitchen table, she…

prweb.com - Daincube Inc. - DAINCUBE Showcases Industrial Teach Pendants : Integrating Advanced Worker Safety and Custom Design
DAINCUBE Showcases Industrial Teach Pendants : Integrating Advanced Worker Safety and Custom Design
PRWeb

Industrial sites continue to experience robot-related accidents, and regulatory requirements for workplace safety have tightened in recent years. Against this backdrop, DAINCUBE's Teach Pendants ensure operator protection through Master Control…

realsimple.com - Sarah Lyon - Designers Say These 5 Furniture Trends Are Out for 2026
Designers Say These 5 Furniture Trends Are Out for 2026
Real Simple

The new year is all about letting go of what feels tired and welcoming in what feels fresh. And when it comes to furniture trends, designers are more than ready to move on from a few looks they now consider passé. Curious what's on their…

goodhousekeeping.com - Maria Sabella - The 1960s Home Trends Designers Love
The 1960s Home Trends Designers Love
Good Housekeeping

Retro design trends are everywhere you look these days. Grandma-inspired decor, polka dot everything, and butcher block countertops are just the start. There are plenty of 1960s design trends that are returning, according to design pros. While…

thestar.com.my - Emmanuel Morgan - Vince Zampella, formative designer of 'Call of Duty' games, dies at 55
Vince Zampella, formative designer of 'Call of Duty' games, dies at 55
The Star Online

Vince Zampella, a key figure in the creation of Call of Duty, the bestselling video game franchise that has reproduced World War II battles, riffed on modern global conflicts and imagined the technology future soldiers will wield, has died. He was…

mirror.co.uk - Mariam Khan - Grand Designs home that cost £7m to build leaves viewers horrified
Grand Designs home that cost £7m to build leaves viewers horrified
The Mirror

Grand Designs viewers were left stunned after a couple spent around £7 million building what was billed as the UK's first new castle in 100 years, only for many to say it looked like a multi storey car park. The jaw dropping project featured…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - The New Paint Trend Designers Love
The New Paint Trend Designers Love
Good Housekeeping

As homeowners lean away from minimalism, design trends that incorporate bold colors seem to be everywhere. You can't scroll social media these days without seeing unusual paint color combos, color drenching, and now, color capping. This new design…

yankodesign.com - Sarang Sheth - 10 Best Editor-Picked Designs From 2025 Show How Nostalgia Beat Every Tech Trend
10 Best Editor-Picked Designs From 2025 Show How Nostalgia Beat Every Tech Trend
Yanko Design

I read somewhere that Nostalgia sells harder than Innovation and it really made me do a double-take. Does it make sense? Well, not really, considering how fast things are progressing on the robotics and AI front – but here's where I'd like…

yankodesign.com - Srishti Mitra - The Only 10 Designs You Need to Start 2026 Right
The Only 10 Designs You Need to Start 2026 Right
Yanko Design

A new year offers permission to refresh, recalibrate, and reimagine the things that surround you. Not through drastic overhauls, but through intentional upgrades that make daily life smoother, smarter, and more satisfying. These ten designs aren't…

yankodesign.com - Sarang Sheth - Instagram vs Impact: How Design Awards Separate Digital Noise from Real Value
Instagram vs Impact: How Design Awards Separate Digital Noise from Real Value
Yanko Design

Yanko Design's new podcast, Design Mindset, continues to bring fresh perspectives from design leaders around the world. Every week, this series (Powered by KeyShot) explores critical questions shaping the future of design, from recognition and…

instyle.com - Kara Jillian Brown - 45 Metallic Nail Designs to Try, Including Milky Mirrors, 3D Chrome, and Glittery Tips
45 Metallic Nail Designs to Try, Including Milky Mirrors, 3D Chrome, and Glittery Tips
InStyle

Metallic nails are high-shine, reflective designs that are created with metallic lacquers, chrome powders, or velvet polishes. Though gold and silver are the most popular options for metallic nails, you can find just about any color in a metallic…

phonearena.com - Johanna Romero - New OnePlus Turbo leaked photos confirm a familiar design with a glossy twist
New OnePlus Turbo leaked photos confirm a familiar design with a glossy twist
PhoneArena

Referential image of the OnePlus 15 | Image Credit – PhoneArena We finally have visual confirmation of the upcoming OnePlus Turbo, and while the design feels familiar, the massive specs hidden inside are turning heads. The device, carrying…

southernliving.com - Sarah Lyon - 5 Bedroom Items Designers Recommend Buying Secondhand
5 Bedroom Items Designers Recommend Buying Secondhand
Southern Living

Whether you're in the process of decorating an entire home or are just looking to give one room a bit of a refresh, you know how quickly furniture and decor purchases can add up. Why not save yourself a bit of cash (and design a unique looking…

housebeautiful.com - Sarah Lyon - 10 Key Traits That Prove You'd Be a Great Interior Designer, According to Experts
10 Key Traits That Prove You'd Be a Great Interior Designer, According to Experts
House Beautiful

When most people imagine what it takes to be a successful interior designer, they often think of traits like impeccable taste, a natural eye for color, or the uncanny ability to choose the perfect rug size without measuring. While those instincts…

marieclaire.com - Kelsey Stiegman - These On-Sale Designer Finds at Nordstrom Won't Be in Stock Next Week
These On-Sale Designer Finds at Nordstrom Won't Be in Stock Next Week
Marie Claire

Okay, so your bank account somehow survived this year's round of Black Friday sales and your holiday shopping list. It sounds, to me at least, like you could use a little end-of-year pick-me-up. Enter: the discounted designer finds in Nordstrom's…

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