‘Wabi’ and ‘sabi’ are Japanese words with long histories, but they are rarely used together in the way Western designers have come to use the term.
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If history had taken another path, bar codes would look dramatically different today.
The angular shape, flat surfaces and triangular roof line look like nothing else currently on sale.
The production, use and end-of-life of clothing all have an impact on our health. But greater ecological awareness could turn the tide.
Pared-down packaging designs send a subtle yet powerful message of purity to shoppers – and they’re willing to fork over more cash for these goods, regardless of the actual number of additives.
In the mid-20th century, civil servants in Ireland recognised the harms incarceration wreaks not just on individuals but their families and society at large.
The design philosophy of the everything app WeChat may seem paradoxical, being simultaneously pervasive and inconspicuous. But this idea of “everythingness” goes back to ancient Taoist philosophy.
In an engineering course at UC Davis, students learn all the nuances that go into brewing ‘a truly excellent cup of coffee.’
The 35 shortlisted structures from around the world showcase engineering ingenuity and big ideas for making construction more sustainable.
As US cities struggle to reduce homelessness, two scholars explain how planners can reform shelter design to be more humane and to prioritize mental health and well-being.
People in the First Nations fashion industry see their work contributing to cultural tradition, economics and cultural sustainability, and blak pride and storytelling.
A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns critiques the social media platform’s new look.
Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.
In a saturated market, fatigued by gratuitous partnerships such as Nike x Tiffany & Co., this collaboration has been praised for its timeless authenticity.
A new exhibition pays homage to the king of sequins, who combines detailed, traditional techniques with unconventional materials.
Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.
Wiradjuri woman Denni Francisco will be the first Indigenous designer to have a solo show at Australian Fashion Week.
Maybe you can’t have a designer kitchen. But you can still beautify your bulk food storage.
Ash Ketchum is retiring from the Pokémon franchise, but this doesn’t spell the end of Pikachu.
Our lives are intertwined with animals, insects and birds – we should consider them more when we design our cities.
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