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aljazeera.com - Mina Hasman on designing cities for a hotter future
Mina Hasman on designing cities for a hotter future
Al Jazeera

Sustainability expert and climate advocate Mina Hasman's vision of designing cities that behave like forests and buildings that act like trees. What if our cities could adapt like nature? Award-winning architect and Officer of the Order of the…

tomsguide.com - Tom Pritchard - This minimalist car phone mount proves compact designs aren't always the answer
This minimalist car phone mount proves compact designs aren't always the answer
Tom's Guide

Minimalism — open spaces, minimal clutter and devices that are designed to be sleek and low-profile — is all the rage, and has been for a while. It sounds great, and in some cases it definitely can be a great aesthetic choice. But…

townhall.com - Casey Luskin - 'SpudCell' Proves Intelligent Design Needed for the Origin of Life
'SpudCell' Proves Intelligent Design Needed for the Origin of Life
Townhall

News media are currently buzzing about “SpudCell,” claiming that scientists have finally created life in the lab. CNN, for example, offered this hyped headline, “Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first…

screenrant.com - Casandra Ronning - 5 Naruto Villain Designs That Are 10/10 Perfect
5 Naruto Villain Designs That Are 10/10 Perfect
ScreenRant

Naruto stands out for having some of the most recognizable and iconic character designs in all of shōnen, for both the heroes and villains alike. Creator Masashi Kishimoto consistently delivered eye-catching character designs with outward…

wallpaper.com - Carlo Ratti - What the pedalò tells us about Italian design
What the pedalò tells us about Italian design
Wallpaper*

In a new Wallpaper* summer series, architect Carlo Ratti explores Italy through the ordinary objects that define daily life. Make way for the pedalò, where 'form follows fun' You hire them by the hour. There are never any discounts, and they…

cosmopolitan.com - Amy May Ellis - Textured tops are the stylish and easy way to dress up any summer outfit - try M&S' £16 design
Textured tops are the stylish and easy way to dress up any summer outfit - try M&S' £16 design
Cosmopolitan

While the pinnacle of the never-ending heatwave seems to have finally surmounted, we aren't out of the woods just yet. Temperatures remain high and we are still reaching for our tiniest of tops to stay cool. But! We've sweat through some of those…

wallpaper.com - Kanae Hasegawa - Celebrating Teruo Kurosaki, custodian of aspiring designers
Celebrating Teruo Kurosaki, custodian of aspiring designers
Wallpaper*

Marc Newson, Philippe Starck, Tom Dixon. These are designers whose names have appeared on furniture brands and countless design media. However, it is no exaggeration to say that Japanese design entrepreneur Teruo Kurosaki, who passed away on 23…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Amber O'Connor - Home Bargains drops £30 designer fragrance 'ideal for summer' to £10
Home Bargains drops £30 designer fragrance 'ideal for summer' to £10
Liverpool Echo

Home Bargains has dropped the price of a designer fragrance by over 50%. The high street chain regularly impresses beauty shoppers looking for deals on perfume, skincare, and makeup. One of the latest deals could impress fans of the high-end brand…

proofofconcept.pub - David Hoang - Training design senses
Training design senses
Proof of Concept

When people say taste and judgment are the differentiators in this AI era of design, nobody really tells you how to develop them. Training your design senses is rigorous work, no different from training as a boxer or musician. The foundations are…

rfi.fr - Alison Hird - African designer Imane Ayissi redefines luxury on Paris haute couture stage
African designer Imane Ayissi redefines luxury on Paris haute couture stage
RFI

Ayissi's Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 collection 'fused sculptural elegance, artisanal mastery and cultural storytelling into a personal vision of contemporary couture', wrote Jeanne-Marie Cilento, editor-in-chief of Design Art magazine. 'His work has…

t3.com - Matt Kollat - The North Face's new Y2K trainer looks ready for the trail, but it's designed for a very different kind of adventure
The North Face's new Y2K trainer looks ready for the trail, but it's designed for a very different kind of adventure
T3

The North Face has dipped into its extensive footwear archive to create the Clyffe Ultra, a chunky new everyday trainer inspired by the brand's ultrarunning shoes from the early 2000s. It is a timely revival. Technical-looking trainers have moved…

mlbtraderumors.com - Mark Polishuk - Mariners Activate Julio Rodriguez, Designate Miles Mastrobuoni
Mariners Activate Julio Rodriguez, Designate Miles Mastrobuoni
MLB Trade Rumors

The Mariners announced that outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been activated from the seven-day concussion injured list. Utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni was designated for assignment in the corresponding move, which both opens up a 26-man roster spot for…

techradar.com - Carrie Marshall - The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
TechRadar

Oscillation: horizontal 30, 60, or 90 degrees Vertical tilt: each blade can rotate 180 degrees Dimensions (H x W x D): 32.6 x 27.9 x 14.6 inches / 82.8 x 70.8 x 37cm (blades horizontal), 43.1 x 12.6 x 14.6 inches / 109.5 x 32 x 37cm (blades…

marieclaire.co.uk - Lauren Hughes - Reviewed: Sanderson London Is a Whimsical Playground and Remains the City's Most Original Design Hotel
Reviewed: Sanderson London Is a Whimsical Playground and Remains the City's Most Original Design Hotel
Marie Claire UK

The Sanderson, standing proud on Berners Street in the heart of Fitzrovia, is one of the city's modern icons. Its playful, avant-garde interiors, dreamed up by the world-renowned architect and designer Philippe Starck back in the early '00s…

thehindubusinessline.com - Equity norms under Semicon 2.0 to drive investment for advance chips design by Indian cos: IT Secy
Equity norms under Semicon 2.0 to drive investment for advance chips design by Indian cos: IT Secy
BusinessLine

Provisions under Semicon 2.0 to provide incentives to Indian chip-making firms against equity are expected to drive largescale investment required for the development of advanced chips for technology such as artificial intelligence, a senior…

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