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rem koolhaas rails against brexit

rem koolhaas rails against brexit

Koolhaas joins other celebrated architects,including David Adjaye, Richard Rogers, and Eyal...


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a simple guide to the paris climate talks

a simple guide to the paris climate talks

The UN climate talks in Paris: Why they matter and why you should care.The world is standing on a...


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americas greatest innovation is...

americas greatest innovation is...

Click on the audio player above to hear this interview.After several weeks of voting,the time has...


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winds of change at dyson

winds of change at dyson

Can the pioneering vacuum maker transform itself into a full-blown tech company? An exclusive peek...


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welcome to the share the crumbs economy

welcome to the share the crumbs economy

Is the gig up for the gig economy?Micro-gigging via the various labor platforms in the sharing...


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pitch perfect: how universals digital marketing...

pitch perfect: how universals digital marketing...

Periscoped premieres and meme-inspired Snapchat filters have played a hand in the studio's...


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on the streets and in the negotiations in paris,...

on the streets and in the negotiations in paris,...

With street protests curtailed out of terrorism fears and strict rules on conduct in the...


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the 2015 innovation by design awards winners: data...

the 2015 innovation by design awards winners: data...

From improving classrooms to improving city politics,here's 2015's best work in data...


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pentagrams dj stout: there needs to be more...

pentagrams dj stout: there needs to be more...

"Everything we conclude is approximately storytelling," Stout says.The cover of Texas Monthly's...


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risk as a service  helps foster a mindset of...

risk as a service helps foster a mindset of...

In a preceding blog post,I wrote approximately the mindset of innovation which is so important to...


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how trevor noah is already making the daily show...

how trevor noah is already making the daily show...

Noah steps into Stewart's slot,but he doesn't discover like he's trying to fill his...


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the best and worst branding of 2015

the best and worst branding of 2015

From Google and Snoop Dogg to Hillary Clinton and The recent School,it's been an exciting and...


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what should you buy if you get an extra $10,000?...

what should you buy if you get an extra $10,000?...

Some advice for what to carry out with a sudden cash windfall: Travel,education, or just plain fun....


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heres why 28 year old hilary duff is more...

heres why 28 year old hilary duff is more...

The crew of Younger on why being a "slashie" is grueling,how age insecurity is irrelevant, and how...


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will a better designed electric bike change...

will a better designed electric bike change...

The OKO by KiBiSi is stealthy,sleek, and has ambitions to change the way you get around...


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to block out the cacophony of nyc, this music...

to block out the cacophony of nyc, this music...

Designed by Bureau V and engineered by Arup,National Sawdust keeps the focus squarely on sound.Aside...


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the latest breakthrough in understanding diabetes...

the latest breakthrough in understanding diabetes...

Researchers now believe there are three different kinds of type 2 diabetes—a result discovered...


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a rare glimpse inside the gorgeous homes of 29...

a rare glimpse inside the gorgeous homes of 29...

Prepare for some serious house envy after reading Artists Living with Art,a fresh coffee table book...


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see how much of miami, new orleans, and new york...

see how much of miami, new orleans, and new york...

Sea levels are rising,and they're going to drastically reshape (and in many cases, destroy)...


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how countess jacqueline de ribes went from style...

how countess jacqueline de ribes went from style...

The French socialite's impeccable (perfect, flawless) style made her a favorite of the couture...


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9 things you didnt know about frank gehry

9 things you didnt know about frank gehry

The quintessential starchitect's biography is surprisingly sensitive.Architect Frank Gehry has...


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a clever modular toy that teaches kids kinetic...

a clever modular toy that teaches kids kinetic...

LINKKI is a kinetic toy construction set based on planar linkage mechanisms that allows kids to...


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750 years of parisian history, as told through...

750 years of parisian history, as told through...

750 Years in Paris by Vincent Mahé is a visual time machine."I've always been fascinated by...


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the humble newsstand, reimagined

the humble newsstand, reimagined

The souped-up storefront elevates subway retail with an inventory of essential and unexpected...


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teforia is much more than a keurig for tea

teforia is much more than a keurig for tea

Designed to be both meditatively fair and silly-easy to use,Teforia uses crowdsourced data to make...


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the british brand scp celebrates 30 years of anti...

the british brand scp celebrates 30 years of anti...

Founder Sheridan Coakley discusses fabric innovation,collaboration, and the heed of a truly good...


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need a winning design for a slot machine? look to...

need a winning design for a slot machine? look to...

For the design of their latest machine,Konami Gaming turned to Karten Design, a firm that...


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reinventing medical school

reinventing medical school

The new med school at the University of Texas takes a totally new approach to training doctorsand...


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designers: stop asking copywriters to punch up...

designers: stop asking copywriters to punch up...

And let the word nerds effect the word nerding. Here are practical tips for both writers and...


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nasa releases photos of mysterious geoglyphs in...

nasa releases photos of mysterious geoglyphs in...

8000 years later,and we still don't know how these creepy crop circle-like patterns got...


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a millennial reveals the best, worst, and most meh...

a millennial reveals the best, worst, and most meh...

Fast Company's Resident Youngest Person watched Discover for more than a month to discern which...


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kids are tossing their government mandated fruit...

kids are tossing their government mandated fruit...

You can lead a kid to healthier foods,but you can't do him occupy a bite.Ever since the...


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ditch that water bottle and drink your water out...

ditch that water bottle and drink your water out...

How to get rid of plastic packaging? This external-the-bottle idea is one way—if you don't...


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the dj behind dash radio believes apple swiped his...

the dj behind dash radio believes apple swiped his...

Apple's radio play may secure all the attention,but DJ Skee's baby is growing...


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google news lab: 5 insights from visualizing the...

google news lab: 5 insights from visualizing the...

We talk to Simon Rogers,data editor at Google News Lab, about the biggest ideas to approach out of...


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the once great american middle class is shrinking

the once great american middle class is shrinking

Sure,more people are wealthy—but a lot more people are destitute, too.The American middle course...


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traditional homepages are obsolete, says quartz....

traditional homepages are obsolete, says quartz....

Quartz doesn't deem online publications should have homepages. Instead,they should have faces...


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screw fico: how social underwriting could expand...

screw fico: how social underwriting could expand...

With Kiva Zip,Kiva is growing its U.S. operations to supply loans to entrepreneurs who can't...


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how william cameron menzies pioneered the art of...

how william cameron menzies pioneered the art of...

The production designer and director created the sets for Gone With The Wind,Thief of Bagdad, Things...


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why the golden gate bridge is orange

why the golden gate bridge is orange

Dave Eggers partners with illustrator Tucker Nichols on a original children's book detailing...


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hologram house calls and the virtual future of...

hologram house calls and the virtual future of...

USC's Virtual Care Clinic is a first-of-its-kind virtual hospital that uses technology to...


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how ui design plays a leading role in the martian

how ui design plays a leading role in the martian

A geeky perceive at the many smaller screens that grace the tall screen in Ridley Scott's...


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bumblebees have a new job: delivering organic...

bumblebees have a new job: delivering organic...

If you're already out pollinating,why not just carry a diminutive extra?The humble bumblebee...


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animated heat maps reveal the loudest...

animated heat maps reveal the loudest...

These areas either hold the noisiest neighbors or the nosiest neighbors,depending on how you look at...


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sagmeister   walsh bring roy lichtenstein to life

sagmeister walsh bring roy lichtenstein to life

Figuratively,not literally. They channeled the famed pop artist's style as fraction of a...


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how swell designed its way into 3,300 starbucks...

how swell designed its way into 3,300 starbucks...

The fashionable water bottle has caught the eye of the world's largest coffee maker.Anyone who...


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this 3 wheeled super efficient car just got a $33...

this 3 wheeled super efficient car just got a $33...

The Elio is an interesting,affordable vehicle that has attracted legions of enthusiastic supporters...


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slacks workplace revolution

slacks workplace revolution

With sharp design and a radically friendly sensibility,Stewart Butterfield's...


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see the story of income inequality in photos of...

see the story of income inequality in photos of...

Toothbrushes,nice shoes, kids toys: When you see the incompatibility in how families around the...


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rotterdams grand experiment with architecture that...

rotterdams grand experiment with architecture that...

Can architecture be future-proof? OMA reckons so and has created a mutable behemoth that combines...


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vote with your butt is a brilliant idea to stop...

vote with your butt is a brilliant idea to stop...

How achieve you score young men (the worst litterers) to toss their cigarettes in a bin? Easy, make...


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do you make racist comments online? in brazil, you...

do you make racist comments online? in brazil, you...

Activists are shaming Facebook and Twitter trolls by putting their offensive comments in a...


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the ultimate visual encyclopedia of booze

the ultimate visual encyclopedia of booze

Infographics for everything of the distilled and fermented sort.The folks over at Pop Chart...


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the future of libraries is collaborative, robotic,...

the future of libraries is collaborative, robotic,...

Libraries can survive these times of technological upheaval,but they're going to hold to...


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these affordable apartments show how we can...

these affordable apartments show how we can...

Crazy thought: What whether affordable housing also looked nice?Modular micro-sized apartments in...


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kontor: a souped up pinterest for office design

kontor: a souped up pinterest for office design

"People gain been trying to use Google image search or Pinterest,but they really don't fit the...


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a new illustration book confirms that, yes, your...

a new illustration book confirms that, yes, your...

All Black Cats Are Not Alike chronicles the odd habits,peculiarities and tastes of 50 fabulous...


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a new gin bar brings victorian london to the heart...

a new gin bar brings victorian london to the heart...

Whitechapel was designed to inspect like an abandoned London Underground station turned secret...


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you can now search for artwork by color

you can now search for artwork by color

From Alexandra Chemla,the 28-year-old founder of Artbinder, comes an ingenious search tool for the...


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4 lessons on great logo design from siegel gale

4 lessons on great logo design from siegel gale

Siegel+Gale's Brian Rafferty explains why the best logos are the simplest ones,and why new logo...


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how is the world better if your brand succeeds?

how is the world better if your brand succeeds?

What finish you say when someone asks you what your business stands for?The majority of brands...


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how pantone became the definitive language of...

how pantone became the definitive language of...

Pantone is more than a color language for designers—it's grown into a global design force....


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pendletons wool star wars blankets are perfect for...

pendletons wool star wars blankets are perfect for...

The maker of the best woolen blankets has teamed up with Disney with four limited-edition...


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collecting cow farts: the stupid brilliant...

collecting cow farts: the stupid brilliant...

As the world eats more meat,methane emissions from livestock are fitting a bigger climate concern....


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the most beautiful tech office of the year

the most beautiful tech office of the year

Lightspeed's new office in Montreal looks as though someone smashed a graphic design book into...


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this 3 d printed haiku is invisible until you put...

this 3 d printed haiku is invisible until you put...

Inspired by the shadows created by water striders,Drzach & Suchy maintain figured out a way to...


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7 whimsical ways to redesign the pencil

7 whimsical ways to redesign the pencil

You'll want every single one of these for your pencil case,from an implement for cavemen to a...


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this abandoned shopping mall is turning into a...

this abandoned shopping mall is turning into a...

The archaic remnants of failed consumerism,transformed into something that brings back people and...


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how modern art and design influenced the beloved...

how modern art and design influenced the beloved...

The evolution of Hergé's work—from simple comedian strips to sophisticated graphics—was...


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this new weather site also gives you the local...

this new weather site also gives you the local...

The weather is one of the most searched subjects online. What whether you learned approximately the...


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a map of every superman villain ever

a map of every superman villain ever

Pop Chart's latest infographic shows off just how weird the Man of Steel's rogue's...


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the peoples uber: why the sharing economy must...

the peoples uber: why the sharing economy must...

Workers are often taken advantage of by the on-demand economy. What whether they ran it...


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oh, that? thats just my countertop tempeh machine...

oh, that? thats just my countertop tempeh machine...

place in soy and fungus spores,and out pops healthy, vegetarian food you want to eat.Mmmm, and...


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chip shot: itu and intel announce winners of young...

chip shot: itu and intel announce winners of young...

ITU and Intel announced the two winners of the final ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators...


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the london underground finally publishes a...

the london underground finally publishes a...

Thanks to a Freedom of Information Request,Tube-goers will finally have an alternative to Henry...


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here are all the countries that have sealed...

here are all the countries that have sealed...

An infographic from The Economist shows which countries maintain constructed fences along their...


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apple has one or two products, so why are they...

apple has one or two products, so why are they...

There's now an iPhone for your hand,your desk, your wrist, and your sofa.The iPad Pro could...


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these beautiful photos are fighting old...

these beautiful photos are fighting old...

Millions of regular Africans don't indulge in being generalized as a poverty-stricken,war-torn...


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interning in japan - tips and tricks

interning in japan - tips and tricks

It is human nature for every single person to have the innate ((adj.) natural, inborn, inherent;...


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generating solar power on your own roof without...

generating solar power on your own roof without...

SolarAccess and ABN AMRO have joined forces to support businesses generate sustainable energy on...


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war, peace, and technology: a history of the 20th...

war, peace, and technology: a history of the 20th...

Katie Greenwood's latest book,an RGB overview of color in the 20th century, proves palettes, or...


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a behind the scenes glimpse at how muji makes a...

a behind the scenes glimpse at how muji makes a...

Industrial design and architecture collide in Konstantin Grcic's 100-square-foot prefab hut for...


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on black friday, clothing company everlane is...

on black friday, clothing company everlane is...

Join the Black Friday madness and feel ample approximately where your money is going.This Black...


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american design student killed in the paris...

american design student killed in the paris...

Faculty at Cal State Long Beach record industrial design student Nohemi Gonzalez as a...


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the guggenheim launches its first ever online...

the guggenheim launches its first ever online...

The Azone Futures Market is an interactive online marketplace,and a radical approach to...


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iris van herpens distinct brand of fashion alchemy

iris van herpens distinct brand of fashion alchemy

Transforming Fashion explores eight years of groundbreaking collections that merge...


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this redesigned gas mask is a little less...

this redesigned gas mask is a little less...

If you're going to live in fear,you might as well stare cute and comfortable.If you grew up in...


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how our tech addiction  and constant distraction ...

how our tech addiction and constant distraction ...

pause blaming yourself for your inability to unplug. Today's apps and devices are designed to...


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this friendly slack bot will schedule your...

this friendly slack bot will schedule your...

Meet Howdy,a trainable workplace bot that can automate boring administrative tasks.When the...


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why a man who hates plastic water bottles is...

why a man who hates plastic water bottles is...

Donald Thomson's water bottle solution? Throw them on the roof.Donald Thomson,a...


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a smart menstrual cup that tracks your period and...

a smart menstrual cup that tracks your period and...

The Looncup sends alerts to a smartphone app when your period is coming,when the cup is full, and...


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the ultimate portable woodburning stove

the ultimate portable woodburning stove

Use the Frontier Plus in tents,sheds, tipis, or tiny houses—and pack it up when you're...


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this silicon valley entrepreneur wants to create a...

this silicon valley entrepreneur wants to create a...

Refugee Nation is a logical,idealistic plan that would likely never, ever work.It's tough to...


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the new york subway still runs on analog...

the new york subway still runs on analog...

Upgrading it is slow and expensive work,but the new systems will eventually allow more trains to...


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it s here! super nintendo world opening to put...

it s here! super nintendo world opening to put...

It’s finally here! After all the anticipation,Super Nintendo World has officially opened. At...


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tso munt square: thanks for the learning...

tso munt square: thanks for the learning...

On 30 November 2016,the lights went out in TSO Munt Square , the co-working space for start-ups...


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why its better to give experiences, not things

why its better to give experiences, not things

You still have time to rethink your holiday gift plans.If you're trying to buy...


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13 radical book covers from the weimar republic

13 radical book covers from the weimar republic

The striking cover designs collected in a modern tome from Taschen are just as inspiring nowadays as...


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the lowline, new yorks first underground park, is...

the lowline, new yorks first underground park, is...

Inspired by the iconic tall Line,there's now a new park in New York's future, in an...


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calculate how fast youre traveling through space...

calculate how fast youre traveling through space...

Ma'am,do you know how quickly you were just going?You might think you're not moving proper...


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nycs meatpacking district is now a brand

nycs meatpacking district is now a brand

#MeatpackingIn a couple of decades,recent York City's Meatpacking District has gone from...


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how a simple software update could make your...

how a simple software update could make your...

From your finger's angle of attack,to gestures like twists, researchers have developed...


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where isis attacks

where isis attacks

And how the terrorist group's coordinated attacks in Paris represent a disturbing turn of...


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a helmet that turns your brainwaves into...

a helmet that turns your brainwaves into...

By outfitting a motorcycle helmet with an EEG device,artist Aiste Noreikaite has created a way to...


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j. crew alum rebrands bill blass to espouse...

j. crew alum rebrands bill blass to espouse...

The legendary brand is back,and creative director Chris Benz says he's approaching it more as a...


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if mies built a life size sand castle, it would...

if mies built a life size sand castle, it would...

For Dubai Design Week,Loci Architecture + Design constructed six pavilions that showcase the beauty...


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is lego wrong for refusing to sell to ai weiwei?

is lego wrong for refusing to sell to ai weiwei?

Artist Ai Weiwei views Lego's refusal to sell him a bulk order of its bricks as an "act of...


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how to design a video game with no graphics

how to design a video game with no graphics

For their game A Blind Legend,the French creative studio DOWiNO built a world based only in...


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a crazy modular platform for 3 d printed eyewear

a crazy modular platform for 3 d printed eyewear

Biz Eyes makes changing the style of your glasses as easy as changing the case on your smartphone.If...


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webflow builds sites without code, like...

webflow builds sites without code, like...

When design and code combine,building websites may never be the same.fair now, the web is split...


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moving? you can take this tiny, cheap, smart...

moving? you can take this tiny, cheap, smart...

Want to move from San Francisco to Austin? Forget packing and Craiglist. Soon,you'll open an...


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this hong kong hotel is an ode to swedens lake...

this hong kong hotel is an ode to swedens lake...

International travelers get the best of both worlds.Hotels are often designed to evoke a sense of...


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skincare brand aesop reveals its 4 secrets for...

skincare brand aesop reveals its 4 secrets for...

"Such a powerful thought from the beginning was to reject sameness," Marsha Meredith, Aesop's...


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a new app offers the simplest way to track your...

a new app offers the simplest way to track your...

From the founders of Exposure,Statshot sends you a clean, clear breakdown of your instagram...


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the south gets a rebranding to finally put the...

the south gets a rebranding to finally put the...

If the South needs its own symbol,how approximately something a itsy-bitsy more contemporary?Think...


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a fifth design joins new zealands controversial...

a fifth design joins new zealands controversial...

The public has been rallying for more options since the lackluster shortlist was revealed.This...


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why america s money men won t fund black female...

why america s money men won t fund black female...

Click on the audio player above to hear this interview.The fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in...


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transistors: americas greatest innovation?

transistors: americas greatest innovation?

Click on the audio player above to hear this segment.It's the second to final day in our search...


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9 clever ideas for improving travel

9 clever ideas for improving travel

From a breathable alcohol bar to a race track inside an airport,here are some of the best design...


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restoration of a frank lloyd wright masterpiece is...

restoration of a frank lloyd wright masterpiece is...

For architect Gunny Harboe,preserving Taliesin West is approximately restoring Wright's...


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live in a walkable neighborhood? you get to be...

live in a walkable neighborhood? you get to be...

whether you can't find anywhere without a car,we despise to expose you, but you may be on the...


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arnold schwarzenegger doesnt give a **** what you...

arnold schwarzenegger doesnt give a **** what you...

The Governator is sick of the fossil fuel economy,and he offers a can't-argue case for why you...


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why detroit needs user centered design

why detroit needs user centered design

U.S. car makers could learn a thing or two from the design minds and methods of Silicon Valley.Last...


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pro grade camera lenses attach effortlessly to...

pro grade camera lenses attach effortlessly to...

The Iris Lens will definitely up your iPhone camera game,but the best section might be the clever...


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could beautiful emergency kits convince more...

could beautiful emergency kits convince more...

Less than two inches wide,this well-designed kit squeezes a radio, raincoat, or lantern,drinking...


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sketch life sized objects with sticky tape tubes...

sketch life sized objects with sticky tape tubes...

Use the Protopiper to see if that original sofa will really fit in your apartment. You won't...


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track your babys temperature with a cool stick on...

track your babys temperature with a cool stick on...

Fever Scout is like a medical device given a Nike makeover.It's 3 a.m.,and your baby is crying....


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the making of an icon: how the peace for paris...

the making of an icon: how the peace for paris...

Following the terrorist attacks on Paris Friday,one graphic designer's raw reaction becomes a...


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10 years of daylight and darkness, visualized

10 years of daylight and darkness, visualized

Time is a flat circle.At this time of year,when the days procure shorter and darkness envelops you...


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how a driverless car sees the world (not always...

how a driverless car sees the world (not always...

A video published by the novel York Times Magazine shows how autonomous vehicles understand—and...


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adidass latest futurecraft shoes are made from one...

adidass latest futurecraft shoes are made from one...

By carefully shaving absent layers of leather,Adidas can invent one piece work like many.At first...


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the helmets from star wars redesigned for...

the helmets from star wars redesigned for...

"A long time ago,in an African savannah far, far away..."Although there's plenty of aliens in...


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the boom, bust, and rebirth of new yorks tech...

the boom, bust, and rebirth of new yorks tech...

An exhibition at the recent York Historical Society chronicles the golden age of computer innovation...


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if these companies are worried about running out...

if these companies are worried about running out...

One in 4 global corporations are already seeing water issues affect their trade. The situation is...


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ikeas awesome new kids toys look like they were...

ikeas awesome new kids toys look like they were...

Kids' fanciful drawings occupy been rendered faithfully in plush polyester—wonky lines,uneven...


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why should your self driving car look like a car?

why should your self driving car look like a car?

A startup called Next has a big conception for self-driving cars: Make them...


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could a pair of panties help change the world?

could a pair of panties help change the world?

Menstruating girls skip school,leading to high dropout rates. But what whether all they need is...


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a new navigation tool for bikes gently nudges...

a new navigation tool for bikes gently nudges...

Like a compass for your handlebars,BeeLine ditches turn-by-turn directions in favor of subtler...


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this hud for doctors proves less is more for...

this hud for doctors proves less is more for...

Vivi,a Google Glass-like device, helps support doctors up to speed in the operating room.For all of...


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on liberty bridge, you could walk or bike from new...

on liberty bridge, you could walk or bike from new...

Commuting could be a joy with this design for a tall Line-like bridge across the Hudson River.If New...


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this bikini cleans the ocean while you swim

this bikini cleans the ocean while you swim

Looking good and doing good.When a pipeline spilled thousands of gallons of oil off the coast of...


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the 1% now owns half of all the wealth in the...

the 1% now owns half of all the wealth in the...

While wages stagnate,stock prices rise and the rich bag richer.If you're lucky enough to be a...


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10 years in the making, nicholas felton files his...

10 years in the making, nicholas felton files his...

Through the lens of self-quantification,the data viz guru recounts how much the world has changed in...


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1,100 creative ways artists and graphic designers...

1,100 creative ways artists and graphic designers...

Presenting Shakespeare,a recent book from Princeton Architectural Press, depicts arresting posters...


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5 big ideas from the chicago architecture biennial

5 big ideas from the chicago architecture biennial

How design could heal the fractured relationship between people and police and other key takeaways...


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this garden in the sky lets you stroll on top of...

this garden in the sky lets you stroll on top of...

Take a stroll through this Vietnamese park and you might never know you were 22 stories in the...


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a converted warehouse meets college in this fancy...

a converted warehouse meets college in this fancy...

Nicest dorms ever.What whether,instead of spending your freshman year in a cramped, 12-by-19-foot...


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channel 4s rebrand dismantles its iconic 4 logo

channel 4s rebrand dismantles its iconic 4 logo

Neville Brody,Jonathan Glazer, DBLG, and 4Creative effect up the star-studded team behind the...


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these creative kids designed a way to measure all...

these creative kids designed a way to measure all...

Not content with the normal beach cleanups,they came up with a sensor that scans the ocean for...


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better than the supermoon, this lamp makes an...

better than the supermoon, this lamp makes an...

It's the perfect lamp to listen to Dark Side of the Moon under.The next one might not be...


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21 classic eames elephants reimagined by 20...

21 classic eames elephants reimagined by 20...

Vitra will auction off the designs for charity.Plywood is at the essence of Charles and Ray...


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why one social network just turned off followers...

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