Design
Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace
Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace Canva has introduced its new “Creative Operating System”, a marketing workspace that provides digital marketing and video-editing tools, built around a “world-first” design-focused AI model. The platform offers redesigned video editing features, including a template library and simplified timeline, as well as the addition of […]
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How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age
How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age The Philadelphia Art Museum has rebranded itself as simply “Philadelphia Art Museum” (PhAM) to appeal to a younger and more diverse audience, signaling a transformation in tone, purpose, and reach. The new logo features a bold, circular emblem that is designed to hold […]
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Affinity’s new design platform combines everything into one app
Affinity’s new design platform combines everything into one app Canva’s Affinity creative suite has been relaunched as an all-in-one app for photo editing, vector illustration, and page layouts. The new platform combines Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher into a single app, which is now available on Windows and Mac, with plans to come to iPad […]
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Why are women’s shoes so pointy? A fashion expert on impractical but stylish footwear
Why are women’s shoes so pointy? A fashion expert on impractical but stylish footwear Women’s pointy shoes have a long history that dates back to medieval Europe, where they were popular among wealthy men as a status symbol. The shoes, known as poulaines, were heavily decorated and expensive to make, and their elongated design made […]
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New York art students navigate creativity in the age of AI
New York art students navigate creativity in the age of AI New York art students are navigating the challenges of creativity in an age where AI is increasingly influencing their work. The Pratt School of Design, one of the top art schools in New York, has seen a rise in applications from students interested in […]
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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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