Design
How Giorgio Armani mastered the art of outfitting Hollywood stars to sell clothes to the masses
How Giorgio Armani mastered the art of outfitting Hollywood stars to sell clothes to the masses Giorgio Armani’s career was marked by his ability to harness Hollywood to extend the global reach of his brand, outfitting over 200 film characters and becoming a master tailor. Armani’s success in the US market began with the introduction […]
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The right voice ups trust in self-driving cars
The right voice ups trust in self-driving cars A new study found that the voice of a self-driving car can significantly affect people’s trust in it, particularly when the voice matches the driver’s gender and traditional gender roles. The study, which involved over 300 US drivers, showed that when the voice matched both gender and […]
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Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity
Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity Spiderwebs are incredibly diverse and complex structures that have evolved over millions of years to suit different spider species and environments. Each type of spiderweb has a unique architecture, such as orb webs for catching flying prey or cobwebs for capturing crawling insects, and […]
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Turn your AirPods Max into a masterpiece with Casetify’s new headphone wrap
Turn your AirPods Max into a masterpiece with Casetify’s new headphone wrap Casetify has released a new AirPods Max headphone wrap as part of a collection celebrating the Mauritshuis museum’s 360-year-old artwork. The wrap features a silk-like textile with a pleated design inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting from 1665. The […]
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Figma Makes Its AI Coding Tool ‘Make’ Available to All Users
Figma Makes Its AI Coding Tool ‘Make’ Available to All Users Figma’s AI coding tool ‘Make’ is now available to all users, with limitations depending on subscription plans. The tool allows users to build prototypes and apps by uploading images and adjusting elements like formatting and font style using additional prompts. Figma has introduced a […]
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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed Social media platforms have a significant impact on democracy, either supporting or undermining it, depending on their design choices. The design of social media platforms can shape user behavior, values, and emotional states, often nudging users toward certain actions that […]
🏛️ Politics
Plants in hospital rooms may enhance recovery
Plants in hospital rooms may enhance recovery Researchers at Texas A&M University found that hospital rooms designed with natural elements like indoor plants, green décor, and views of nature significantly enhance relaxation and mental clarity in simulated patients. The study used immersive virtual reality (VR) to simulate hospital environments for 188 participants over the age […]
🏥 Health
The Nothing Phone 3 might have the weirdest camera design out there
The Nothing Phone 3 might have the weirdest camera design out there The Nothing Phone 3 has been rumored to have a unique camera design, but new renders from Android Headlines show an even more unusual layout. The camera design features three cameras in a separated layout: two lined up next to each other and […]
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3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee
3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee A team of historians and engineers at Auburn University created a 3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand, known as the Kassel Hand, to study its mechanisms and user experience. The team used computer-aided design software and 3D printing technology to […]
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What happens when AI comes for our fonts?
What happens when AI comes for our fonts? Monotype’s 2025 Re:Vision trends report explores how AI will impact typography, including adapting to emotional and psychological data. The report suggests that AI-powered typography could adjust text size and style based on factors like time of day, light level, and reading speed. AI may also enable the […]
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