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Graphic design
fromForbes
49 minutes ago

Google Pixel And Highsnobiety Build A Talent Pipeline For Fashion

The Pixel Institute of Fashion and Technology aims to support emerging designers by integrating technology into sustainable business practices.
#fashion
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago
Fashion & style

Tamu McPherson on Dressing for Joy and Traveling With Intention

Tamu McPherson blends fashion and activism, celebrating life through style while embracing her unique cultural background in Italy.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The antidote to Brat' why pointelle is having a moment

Pointelle fabric is experiencing a resurgence in fashion, appearing in various styles and settings, reflecting both nostalgia and modern functionality.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Tamu McPherson on Dressing for Joy and Traveling With Intention

Tamu McPherson blends fashion and activism, celebrating life through style while embracing her unique cultural background in Italy.
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

This menswear status symbol is so subtle you might not even notice it

"Monograms let you know that the wearer has achieved a certain level of success; they can afford to [customize something] from a time and a financial perspective."
Typography
UX design
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

Anthropic launches a design tool to take on all the other design tools

Claude Design enables collaboration with AI for creating visual work, catering to both non-designers and designers for efficient prototyping.
#canva
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Canva is officially 'an AI platform with design tools'

Canva is transforming from a design platform with AI tools to an AI platform with design tools, enhancing user experience and capabilities.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
33 minutes ago

These Striking Artworks By Dima Rebus Carry The Physical Traces Of Glacial Melt, Political Unrest, And Strangers' Memories

Dima Rebus creates art using water samples from global contributors, exploring human life and connection through material transformation.
#milan-design-week
Design
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

What Not To Miss at Milan Design Week 2026

Milan Design Week showcases innovative design, featuring installations like Issey Miyake's Paper Log, transforming waste into art and functional furniture.
Design
fromElite Traveler
2 days ago

What Not To Miss at Milan Design Week 2026

Milan Design Week showcases innovative design, featuring installations like Issey Miyake's Paper Log, transforming waste into art and functional furniture.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
20 hours ago

Designers Say You're Innocently Making These 6 Mistakes When Buying Outdoor Furniture

Proper outdoor furniture care and material selection are essential for longevity and aesthetic appeal.
Paris food
fromFrenchly
21 hours ago

What PAD Paris Reveals About Parisian Design Culture - Frenchly

PAD Paris elevates design to collectible art, showcasing its cultural significance and attracting global collectors and galleries.
fromBikerumor
13 hours ago

Pretty, Unique, and Eye-Catching Custom Painted Bikes of Sea Otter 2026

The custom-painted ENVE road bike has among the most impressive paint jobs I've ever seen on anything, with gold accents that elevate its visual appeal significantly.
Bicycling
Web design
fromForbes
1 day ago

How To Choose A Web Design Company That Understands Your Customers

The right web design company can optimize websites for higher conversions by understanding business needs and integrating necessary systems.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

how spanish ceramics bridge culture, memory and identity at milan design week 2026

Throughout its history, Spain has been shaped by a wide range of cultures and civilizations, including Muslim, Phoenician, Roman, Greek, Carthaginian, and Visigothic influences, which are reflected in its architecture and design.
Madrid food
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

The "What Else Do You Have?" Rule Is My Secret to Scoring More Home Finds for Less

Asking sellers about additional items can lead to unexpected finds and better deals on Facebook Marketplace.
Graphic design
fromAxios
1 hour ago

"Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach

AI-generated content creates unrealistic beauty standards and challenges for artists in the beauty industry.
Design
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

The 10 Most Important Chairs

Thonet's company pioneered mass-produced chairs, selling 50 million between 1859 and 1930, influencing modern furniture design and assembly methods.
fromHyperallergic
2 hours ago

Art Talk With Rama Duwaji

In what became a standard studio visit, I discovered a humble and thoughtful artist who refuses to use her celebrity for easy career gains.
Arts
fromMedium
15 hours ago

Claude Design: Figma Killer or Just Another Design Tool?

Claude Design offers a range of design options, including Prototype and Side deck, allowing users to create polished visual work without leaving the Anthropic ecosystem.
UX design
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

Modernist Architecture and Design, Explained

Brutalism, named after raw concrete, contrasts with Modernism's lightness, emphasizing heavy, blocky forms in architecture.
Paris food
fromRemodelista
19 hours ago

Rural Reconnaissance: Handmade Fixtures and Fittings from Inventaire Mobilier - Remodelista

Inventaire Mobilier creates everyday objects inspired by traditional architecture, emphasizing craftsmanship and collaboration with local artisans in France.
#design
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.
UX design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

I Grew Up in Furniture City. Here's Why That Still Matters

Hands-on collaboration with artisans in West Michigan shapes design work and fosters a connection to local craft heritage.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.
UX design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 days ago

Illustrator Spotlight: Nicholas Moegly

Nicholas Moegly creates moody, dark, and nostalgic imagery reflecting his experiences in small-town America.
Typography
fromI Love Typography Ltd
4 days ago

Steven Heller's Font of the Month: Gilway Paradox - I Love Typography Ltd

Gilway Paradox evokes nostalgia through its unique design, reminiscent of carnival signage and personal childhood memories of summer beach attractions.
#architecture
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
19 hours ago

F5: Peter Pelsinski Talks Shadows and Light, Color, Play + More

Peter Pelsinski transitioned from aspiring astronaut to architect, co-founding SPAN Architecture and emphasizing collaboration and creative processes in design.
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
19 hours ago

F5: Peter Pelsinski Talks Shadows and Light, Color, Play + More

Peter Pelsinski transitioned from aspiring astronaut to architect, co-founding SPAN Architecture and emphasizing collaboration and creative processes in design.
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Arts
fromThe Verge
22 hours ago

Ghosts in the machine

Rachel Youn creates kinetic sculptures from secondhand machines, exploring themes of domesticity, sexuality, and human-machine relationships.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Canva's AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you | TechCrunch

Canva's AI assistant enhances design workflows by allowing users to create editable designs through text prompts and automated task planning.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Canva's AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you | TechCrunch

Canva's AI assistant enhances design workflows by allowing users to create editable designs through text prompts and automated task planning.
Graphic design
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Disruption has a shape. Design history shows us what it is.

AI is causing anxiety in design, echoing past technological disruptions like the printing press and desktop publishing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

Linen, Cashmere and Other Fabrics That Revolutionized Fashion

Washi, because of its quality and texture, offers something not just tactile but psychologically soothing. It's about one-third the weight of cotton, light, breathable and dry to the touch.
Fashion & style
fromThe Verge
23 hours ago

The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe

All empires eventually fall, and it seems the creative software industry has collectively decided that Adobe's time has come. The Creative Cloud provider's suite of design tools have been considered the industry standard for decades.
Graphic design
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

7 New Art Books to Step Into Spring | Artnet News

Casa Kahlo offers an unprecedented look into the famed Mexican painter's family home, Casa Roja, which stands just blocks away from Casa Azul in Mexico City. Kahlo would retreat to Casa Roja when Casa Azul got crazy.
Arts
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

The Overlooked Tip For Designing A Dining Room (It's So Obvious)

Dining rooms are making a comeback as homeowners seek dedicated spaces for connection and daily living, moving away from formal designs.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future review some of these insights into AI are just mindblowing

Artificial intelligence's impact on relationships and society is explored through personal stories and expert insights in Grayson Perry's documentary.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

How the Suit Was Remade, From Dandies to Armani

The modern suit evolved from King Charles II's fashion declaration, influenced by Beau Brummell's elegance and later styles like the lounge and zoot suits.
#graphic-design
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
3 days ago

Graphic design schools are teaching tech, but are they teaching taste?

Graphic design education should prioritize creativity and knowledge over job placement, treating it as a liberal art rather than a trade school.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

Nao Lee's posters are digital terrains that hide small and unruly treasures for you to find

Nao Lee's design philosophy embraces juxtaposition, using everyday vernacular influences to create layered, interpretive compositions that inspire debate and curiosity.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
3 days ago

Graphic design schools are teaching tech, but are they teaching taste?

Graphic design education should prioritize creativity and knowledge over job placement, treating it as a liberal art rather than a trade school.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

Nao Lee's posters are digital terrains that hide small and unruly treasures for you to find

Nao Lee's design philosophy embraces juxtaposition, using everyday vernacular influences to create layered, interpretive compositions that inspire debate and curiosity.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

What Textiles and Translucency Bring to Public Space: 5 Lightweight Interventions

Lightweight materials enhance public spaces through flexibility, visual permeability, and adaptability, fostering new relationships between the environment and human experience.
#art
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
fromRemodelista
2 days ago

5 Favorites: Spring-y Finds in the Palest of Yellows - Remodelista

Morrow Soft Goods took cues from the soft hue in their spring collection; shown is the cotton matelasse Devi Coverlet in the Maíz colorway; $265.
Renovation
fromColossal
1 day ago

15 Artists Explore the Potentiality of Fabric and Fiber in 'Textile Art Redefined'

Until just the past few decades, textiles were generally created with only practical applications in mind. Fabrics were woven for either domestic or industrial use, and crafts were considered purely functional.
Arts
fromRemodelista
1 week ago

Current Obsessions: Bright Palette - Remodelista

Pamela Anderson's new wicker furniture collection, 'The Sentimentalist,' for Olive Ateliers is a reflection of her love for gardening and outdoor living, showcasing her design sensibilities.
Renovation
Graphic design
Branding is crucial in the AI market due to low product differentiation, with visual identities evolving to create a friendly and distinct appeal.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

My dad is a sneaker collector. His basement is filled with 500 pairs of sneakers.

Brittany Antoinette Wilson's dad has been a collector for over 30 years, starting with comics and expanding to baseball caps and sneakers. His sneaker collection, now around 500 pairs, reflects his passion for fashion and appearance.
Fashion & style
Graphic design
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 days ago

Scaling the Digital Shelf: How Designkit is Revolutionizing E-Commerce Visuals

High-quality product images are crucial for e-commerce success, and traditional photography methods are inefficient and costly.
fromColossal
2 days ago

Masha Foya's Airy Illustrations Embrace the Universality of Emotions

Masha Foya summons moments of joy and surprise through her dreamlike illustrations, portraying spaces and individuals in emotional or experiential states that merge into a single living being.
Arts
Renovation
fromwww.remodelista.com
1 week ago

Paint Colors With Cult Followings: Architects' Favorite Paint Picks

Architects and designers frequently choose specific colors for their versatility and universal appeal in various home styles.
Graphic design
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

Drew Barrymore's New Decor Collection Actually Has a Hidden Meaning

Drew Barrymore launched an outdoor dining collection featuring a sardine motif symbolizing her bond with her daughters and her younger self.
fromWBEZ
3 days ago

Like NYC and Paris, Chicago was once a hub for fashion designers

Emily Porter found a woven sweater labeled 'Maria Rodriguez Chicago' at a resale shop, highlighting the significance of local designers in Chicago's fashion history.
Fashion & style
#interior-design
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

An Argument for Interior Design with Neuroaesthetics in Mind

Interior design should prioritize functional aesthetics to enhance mental health, creativity, and interpersonal connections through a new field called Neuroarchitecture.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

An Argument for Interior Design with Neuroaesthetics in Mind

Interior design should prioritize functional aesthetics to enhance mental health, creativity, and interpersonal connections through a new field called Neuroarchitecture.
#ai-in-design
Graphic design
fromMarTech
1 day ago

Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows | MarTech

Adobe and Canva are both enhancing creative work through AI, but they approach it with different strategies.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Aleksandr Loginov Is Redefining Design in the Age of AI

Recent design tools enable precise control, shifting designers' roles towards systems architecture and usability in creative production.
Graphic design
fromMarTech
1 day ago

Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows | MarTech

Adobe and Canva are both enhancing creative work through AI, but they approach it with different strategies.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Aleksandr Loginov Is Redefining Design in the Age of AI

Recent design tools enable precise control, shifting designers' roles towards systems architecture and usability in creative production.
#spring-fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The 45 stylist-approved spring fashion essentials for women, all under $200

Spring fashion revamp involves thoughtful choices, not impulsive buys, with a focus on layering and investing in wardrobe staples.
fromInsideHook
5 days ago
Fashion & style

The Colors You Should Be Wearing This Spring, According to Menswear Insiders

Spring fashion trends favor bold colors like intense red and tangerine, moving away from winter's neutrals.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The 45 stylist-approved spring fashion essentials for women, all under $200

Spring fashion revamp involves thoughtful choices, not impulsive buys, with a focus on layering and investing in wardrobe staples.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

The Colors You Should Be Wearing This Spring, According to Menswear Insiders

Spring fashion trends favor bold colors like intense red and tangerine, moving away from winter's neutrals.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

The erosion of design authority, burnout problems, invisible customers

Vibe coding is reshaping design authority by bridging the gap between description and interaction.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
5 days ago

From Upcycled Fashion Pieces To Tactile Bronze Objects, Mary Lindberg Creates A Hauntingly Beautiful Visual Language

Mary Lindberg is a visual artist known for blending wearable art with dark folk aesthetics and sculptural metal design.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 days ago

6 Designer Collabs Fashion Editors Can't Wait To Get Their Hands On

Designer collaborations with mass retailers provide accessible fashion at lower price points, allowing consumers to own high-end pieces.
UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
1 week ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

This collaged architect's identity from Alexis Mark drew from departure boards and timetables

Collage serves as a central identity for Cobe, blending playful design with systematic organization inspired by transit communication systems.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Rethinking design critique

Design critique is essential for designers to build knowledge and confidence through structured feedback and reflection.
Cars
fromLmnt
1 month ago

Have We Forgotten How to Design?

Waymo's partnership with DoorDash to manually close passenger car doors reveals a fundamental oversight in autonomous vehicle design, despite the availability of proven automated door technology.
#product-design
UX design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Design has been solving the wrong problem

Design should prioritize real-life usability over aesthetic appeal to enhance long-term satisfaction with products.
Graphic design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Design has been solving the wrong problem

Design should prioritize real-life usability over aesthetic appeal to enhance long-term satisfaction with products.
Graphic design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.
Graphic design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Design is not just how it works. Design is how it wins.

AI commodifies work, shifting design's mandate from functional excellence to competitive winning as the primary objective.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Designers, we should be killing it right now

Excessive prototyping and vague 'taste' undermine designers' authority, failing to convince executives or secure investment despite rapid AI-driven change.
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