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#design

The best stocking stuffers aren't the ones that fill space-they're the ones that get plucked out first, pocketed before breakfast, and quietly claimed before anyone else notices. These are the gifts that punch above their price tag, blending clever design with genuine utility in a package small enough to tuck into a sock but compelling enough to become someone's new everyday carry. They're the kinds of objects that spark conversations, solve real problems, and feel impossibly thoughtful for something that costs less than dinner.

The best chess sets are more than functional; designers, architects, and luxury brands have all put their own spin on the form with new interpretations. Some hardly look like chess sets at all these days; the game's 32 pieces have been rendered in a variety of shapes and materials, from luxe marble to sturdy wood, by everyone from furniture designer Isamu Noguchi to surrealist Man Ray, who was known to face off against fellow artist and chess enthusiast Marcel Duchamp.

"a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection" that "encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation."

The Salt Lake City Olympics planned for 2034 are now the Utah Games after organizers announced a new logo and name to reflect the multi-community work that goes into hosting the largest winter sports event on Earth. The state's Governor, Spencer Cox, says the new logo has united people-though not in a good way. "It's really brought people together because everyone seems to not like it," Cox said at a recent press conference.

When's the last time you poured a perfect glass of Pinot Noir in your own home? If you're like me from three weeks ago, probably never. Red wines should be served somewhere between 58 and 68 degrees (opinions vary). That's a bit cooler than room temperature, but unless you want to dedicate money and space to a special refrigerator, you don't have many good options.

When Apple drops a new tech device to replace a top-rated favorite - say, the AirPods Pro 2 - the first questions are always "how much better can the new one be?" and "do I really need to upgrade?" In the case of the AirPods Pro 3, the answers are "a lot" and "yes, absolutely." The AirPods Pro 3 aren't just Apple's best active noise-cancelling in-ear buds, they're the best ones made by anyone, anywhere, at any time.

The book's designers, Alflie Allen and Max Marshall, brought grime's fashion legacy to the tactile experience. James says: "I said I didn't want to make a coffee table book as I thought that didn't feel right for grime." In consideration of how best to encapsulate the genre's feel, James, Alfie, and Max came up with the idea of condensing the photo book into a poster; each page folds out into A2, creating a storybook that unfurls alongside the narrative.

You can see that the widened fenders are now integrated and flow into the body much more naturally than on previous prototypes. The front fenders stick out considerably more than on the non-M i3. The same goes for the rear, where it looks like BMW has yet again not bothered to give the M car bespoke doors to match the more muscular rear haunches.

The only thing worse than 'Floor is Lava' is probably 'Floor is LEGO Brick'. LEGO bricks are famously torturous to step on. The studs, the sharp corners, the unforgiving plastic, all of these combine into creating something that feels like modern day torture. Step on a lego brick with enough body-weight and that thing practically digs into your tissue, causing probably one of the most painful experiences according to the internet. However, what if there was a 'right' way of stepping on LEGO bricks?

"Shelley is one of a handful of long-standing, go-to formal script fonts,"

Polestar has long had an identity crisis. After being spun out of Volvo's performance division back in 2017 to become a separate brand, the two still feel like siblings who share the same closet. They're both premium Sino-Swedish brands that pick from the same parts bin for their models, collaborate closely on engineering and are under the same Geely Group parent company.

There is a dual-tone finish, with the majority of the back covered in an off-white colour and a smaller translucent quarter at the bottom corner. This gives the rear panel a layered appearance and some depth, making it look unique. The soft and smooth finish of the rear panel is also good at masking smudges and fingerprints, which is essential for a gaming device that's going to be gripped with sweaty gamer hands.

The Motorola Edge 70 is impossibly thin at just 5.9mm, making it the slimmest in its class and lighter than most competitors at only 159 grams. The matte finish, rounded corners, and Pantone-certified color options like Lily Pad and Bronze Green give it a premium vibe that stands out in a sea of black rectangles flooding the market. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame adds durability without compromising the slim profile.

With the price and quality of laptops these days, it can be difficult to recommend prebuilt desktop PCs-especially when they aren't focused on gaming. The Dell Tower Plus straddles the line, offering strong performance in a more modern, office-friendly aesthetic. It's ideal as a mixed-use computer that can act as a work-from-home PC by day and a secret gaming rig by night.

At this month's event, you can expect talks from Mouthwash Studio, an LA based design agency influencing culture at-large from within, as well as talks from Clay Hickson, the small press legend behind publishing house Tan & Loose Books as well as the monthly Risograph printed newspaper The Smudge. You'll also get to hear from James Junk, the popular designer and content creator who, when he isn't actively being "the only graphic designer in Los Angeles", is creating intelligent and thought provoking visual essays.

I mean, it's incredibly tricky to know what to do. And I don't even know how you're going to answer this question. I don't know either, actually. So let's see. Silicon Valley's gotten more political. And when I came to Silicon Valley, maybe it was more left, but it kind of felt more moderate. And it didn't feel as much like it was as political.

The WN7 arrived in Europe with minimal fanfare, no grand reveal event, just a quiet launch that belies how significant this bike actually is. Honda's first real attempt to challenge the likes of Zero, Energica, and LiveWire has been paying attention to what works and what doesn't. The WN7 doesn't try to be revolutionary; instead, it aims for something arguably harder: making electric motorcycles feel normal, desirable, and ready for everyday riders.

Aesthetics are all around us, from dorm room inspirations and home decor to water bottles and popular aesthetics like cottagecore, coquette, and clean girl. In the age of social media and digital marketing, the aesthetic experience is literally in our devices, from our social media feeds to our lock screens to brands' webpages. There is even a comprehensive list of aesthetics!

"Into A Dark Millenium": The Superb 3D Concept Artworks Of Dylan Kowalski Model Born Without Legs: Kanya Sesser Won't Let Her Disability Stop Her What Happens When Two Designers Communicate With Only Infographics Simple Sheets Of Paper Get Transformed Into Amusing 3D Scenes Funny Comics That Capture The Experience Of Living With Your Partner Thought-Provoking Illustrations by Andrey Kasay David Oku Creates Stunning Colorful Psychedelic Illustrations With a Vibe of 70s

iQOO's Neo 10R offers excellent value for money, but it sure wasn't the best at everything (especially its cameras). With the iQOO Neo 10, the brand raises the bar. At a slightly higher asking price, the iQOO Neo 10 attempts to deliver even better value compared to its R-branded sibling. While doing so, iQOO also ends up challenging the norm of this segment,

Jacek Utko is a former architect who got a job as a newspaper art director. He really thought newspapers were boring and bland, and that was easily reflected in the low circulation - nobody was reading them! source: Pew Research Center He was really frustrated. His parents and friends thought he was crazy wasting his time working at a newspaper. And the general public thought newspapers would soon become extinct because most people were reading news online.

As a childless woman in my early 30s, I rarely seek out family-friendly beach resorts. But when I was invited to the new Oku Andalusia, I immediately said yes. I'd heard rave reviews about the brand's design-forward outposts in Ibiza, Spain; Bodrum, Turkey; and the Greek island of Kos, all ritzy seaside idylls synonymous with grown-up fun and swanky seaside environs. So even though the new hotel in Andalusia marks Oku's first family-friendly concept, I felt confident I'd find the same chilled-out coastal atmosphere.

From the start, Nothing was designed to be an antidote to Apple and its omnipresent AirPods. While Apple focused on a sort of all-purpose minimalism, Nothing adopted a hallmark transparent look that, if not altogether disparate (both pairs of wireless earbuds have a similar stem design), at least gave its Ear products a unique design language. That quest for being different extended into features, too. In 2023, Nothing introduced personalized EQ, giving it a visual and technological difference over Apple's AirPods

The sound is good, the noise-cancelling is great, and the look is amazing. Isn't that enough? With headphones, I kind of want to replicate a live show. I'm sitting at my desk, cleaning the kitchen, or standing on the train, and I want that shit to rock. On the standard EQ, I found the Dyson OnTrac lacking, but once I switched to boost the bass, I couldn't be happier.

At first glance, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max seem like a drastic upgrade over their predecessors. They have a fantastic new look-one that adds more character with a two-tone design highlighting the blend of the aluminum chassis and glass. The " Camera Plateau," as Apple calls it, elongates the camera module and gives it a more balanced appearance and feel. (Although I have to say, Google did it first.)