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.
Whereas the iPhone Air is all about showing off its ridiculously thin and light design, the iPhone 17 Pros go in the opposite direction with thicker and heavier designs. Apple is basically saying, F*ck all that skinny noise, let's throw everything but the kitchen sink at them. Even better cameras on the front and back? Check. The longest battery life of any iPhone? Check. The most powerful mobile chip? Check.
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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.)
This week, Apple launched its biggest design update in years: Liquid Glass. It's a new approach to the software design behind the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Liquid Glass is making appearances on everything from Apple's marketing materials to the 24-carat trophy that Tim Cook gifted to Donald Trump. Apple is betting that it's going to redefine the visual language of its user experience as it enters the AI era.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of 99% Invisible! If our little design podcast were a person, it would be old enough to have a provisional driver's license in some states or celebrate a quinceañera. Since we first launched on September 3rd, 2010, we've spent 15 years telling stories about design, architecture, and the choices we make that shape our world. That's 15 years of taking the time to stop and read the plaque, and 15 years of you, our incredible listeners, sending us the most amazing observations about the built environment that we never would have noticed on our own.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported multiple times that the first Apple foldable will be similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series. It will also come close to the book-style foldable's design in terms of thickness and crease visibility. According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , the iPhone Fold could measure between 9- and 9.5mm when folded, and around 4.5- to 4.8mm when unfolded.
The majority of design discussions about this generation focus primarily on accessibility, including clear instructions, closed captions, and larger text. Even though those things are important, they are just the tip of the iceberg. Boomers, who are now in their 60s and 70s, do not consider themselves "old." They do not consider aging to be a gradual decline. Rather, they anticipate continuing to live fully, which includes traveling, interacting with others, learning, and prospering.
True to its name, the "Cinnamon Cow Print" makes the most of its material mix. A warm brown mesh base forms the foundation, balancing breathability with subtle texture.
The new Air Jordan 5 'Luminous Green' showcases elevated materials and modern adjustments, such as perforated leather instead of traditional mesh, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
