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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…
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…
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…
Studio M Designs holds grand opening in Kingston
Tiffany Scigliano, left, owner of Studio M Designs, ran the ribbon at the grand opening, after working with Wilkes University Small Business Development Center business consultant Lucy Singer to make her dreams a reality. Studio M Designs, a client…
Agentic engineering startup JuliaHub lands $65M to automate the design and testing of industrial products
JuliaHub Inc., an “agentic” industrial engineering startup that's trying to automate complex manufacturing processes with artificial intelligence, said today it has raised $65 million in Series B funding. Today's round was led by…
I Saw These 9 Standout Design Moments at Milan Design Week-and They'll Be Setting the Trends in 2026
For some, spending two weeks in Italy sounds like the vacation of the year, but for me, it's simply part of my job as House Beautiful 's director of special projects. My whirlwind tour started in Forte del Marmi at the Principe Hotel, with a tour…
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…
Five of Australia's best designer homes for sale right now
From the reimagined Paddington terrace that put architectural heavyweight Alec Tzannes on the map, to the colourful Brisbane home of beloved interior designer Anna Spiro, AFR Weekend has curated a weekend wish-list of the best Australian designer…
8 Best Graduation Gifts for Him in 2026 - Picked by a Design Editor, Not Amazon
Every graduation season produces the same list: engraved flasks, monogrammed padfolios, whiskey decanters carrying someone's initials. None of it survives the second apartment move. Good design travels differently. A well-made object built around a…
Exclusive | Rare LA home designed by one of the world's most respected architects sells for $2.45M off-market
Tucked into the tree-lined hills of Thousand Oaks, a 1980s home by the legendary architect Frank Gehry has quietly traded hands for $2.45 million without ever hitting the open market. Commissioned in 1983 and competed in 1988, the Sirmai-Peterson…
Apple fans slam leaked design of new iPhone Ultra: 'The worst of both worlds'
The newest iPhone offering is getting an ugly reception. Leaked footage of a supposed “dummy model” for the long-rumored iPhone fold has sparked aesthetic upset. The latest video is courtesy of the YouTube channel Max Tech, where…
I Went To Milan Design Week And Somehow IKEA Made Me Think… 'Where Do I Normally Eat Breakfast?'
I'll be honest, when I got invited to IKEA's installation during Milan Design Week, I expected good design, maybe some clever storage solutions… and maybe some meatballs. What I didn't expect? To walk out genuinely questioning why I always…
Milan Design Week hot take: sound is the queen of interior design
Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2026 were great opportunities to observe the ever-evolving priorities of living. In the past few years, how a space conveys feeling has infiltrated the way interiors are designed. First, the distinction…
Recent Changes to Temporary Protected Status Designations: Potential Impacts on Health and Health Care
Authors: Drishti Pillai, Nambi Ndugga, and Samantha Artiga The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program was established in 1990 and allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate a country for TPS if there is an ongoing armed conflict…
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