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chess-like instrument mixes drum machine, sequencer and sampler in one wooden device

the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid. The post chess-like instrument mixes drum machine, sequencer and sampler in one wooden device appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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chess-like instrument mixes drum machine, sequencer and sampler in one wooden device

dezeen

LMN and Page's "vertically-oriented" Austin Convention Center underway

Ahead of the SXSW festival, construction is underway at the Austin Convention Centre designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects and local studio Page after getting a go-ahead from local judge. The previous, six-block-large convention centre was opened in 1992 and demolished last year to make room for ...

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LMN and Page's "vertically-oriented" Austin Convention Center underway

Designboom

fondazione dries van noten to open in venice with 'the only true protest is beauty' exhibition

opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design. The post fondazione dries van noten to open in venice with 'the only true protest is beauty' exhibition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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fondazione dries van noten to open in venice with 'the only true protest is beauty' exhibition

creativebloq

12 junk journaling essentials to turn empty pages into works of art

Kickstart your creativity with top deals on paint pens, wash tape and more.

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12 junk journaling essentials to turn empty pages into works of art

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Pixar's Hoppers YouTube stream is the most delightful thing you'll see today

The 10-hour fake nature documentary is my new zen soundtrack for work.

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Pixar's Hoppers YouTube stream is the most delightful thing you'll see today

dezeen

Rosary headboard by India Mahdavi for Bolzan

Dezeen Showroom: architect India Mahdavi worked with Italian furniture brand Bolzan to produce the Rosary headboard, featuring bead-like ceramic details. Bolzan describes the Rosary headboard as a blend of tradition and refinement, combining a row of cylindrical multicoloured ceramic earthenware pieces ...

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Rosary headboard by India Mahdavi for Bolzan

design milk

Plote and Prov: New Works in Neo-Scagliola by Sumer Singh

The ancient technique of Scagliola gets an update: reclaimed materials coalesce in organic form in Plote and Prov by Sumer Singh of MTHARU.

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Plote and Prov: New Works in Neo-Scagliola by Sumer Singh

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I upset one of the world's biggest fandoms – and speaking to my critics taught me much more than just "don't mess with ...

The backlash to my BTS article was a lesson in modern branding.

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I upset one of the world's biggest fandoms – and speaking to my critics taught me much more than just "don't mess with ...

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This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

Designed by Swedish designer Daniel Alm for boutique audio tech brand Noc, the monolithic Braque system pays formal tribute to its influential namesake.

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This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

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Why Nothing designs its phones “like logos”

The design team at Nothing explains the thinking behind its retro-inspired "disruptive" tech.

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Why Nothing designs its phones “like logos”

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The best external hard drives: back up and transfer images and video without the fuss

These are our favourite options for speed, capacity and value.

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The best external hard drives: back up and transfer images and video without the fuss

Designboom

perkins&will pairs bamboo with green-toned corten steel for living block’s facade in brazil

bamboo appears in facade shading, railings, furniture, and interior finishes. The post perkins&will pairs bamboo with green-toned corten steel for living block’s facade in brazil appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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perkins&will pairs bamboo with green-toned corten steel for living block’s facade in brazil

dezeen

Protective seed pods inform timber forest pavilion by Walden Studio

The casings of woodland seeds such as chestnuts and pinecones informed the openable facade of this pod-like pavilion in the Netherlands, designed by local architecture practice Walden Studio. Named Bolster after the Dutch term de bolster, meaning a husk or shell, the timber pavilion was designed and ...

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Protective seed pods inform timber forest pavilion by Walden Studio

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Give your art kit a Spring refresh! Handpicked deals on paints, pencils, my favourite markers and more

Spend less on quality brands like Faber Castel, Ohuhu and Castle Art.

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Give your art kit a Spring refresh! Handpicked deals on paints, pencils, my favourite markers and more

Designboom

instant camera box prints receipt-like photos using thermal heat

all handmade, the machine produces images that are grainier and warmer than usual on a piece of rolled paper. The post instant camera box prints receipt-like photos using thermal heat appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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instant camera box prints receipt-like photos using thermal heat

dezeen

Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison

British studio Foster + Partners is developing plans to convert an old chapel in Oxford into a restaurant and bar for the Ellison Institute of Technology research campus. Named The Chapel & Lodge, the project is hoped to become a meeting place for scientists working at the upcoming Ellison Institute ...

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Foster + Partners plans Oxford chapel conversion for Larry Ellison

printmag

The Daily Heller: Enjoy a Respite With Seneca on the Shortness of Life

Finding solace in a short paragraph from a short book. The post The Daily Heller: Enjoy a Respite With Seneca on the Shortness of Life appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: Enjoy a Respite With Seneca on the Shortness of Life

dezeen

Architects and engineers among professions most automatable by AI according to Anthropic

A study by AI company Anthropic has found that much work done by architects and engineers could be done twice as quickly with large language models, but claims there has been little impact on jobs so far. Released last week, the paper details the differences between actual and theoretical task replacement ...

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Architects and engineers among professions most automatable by AI according to Anthropic

Designboom

art-chitecture modular furniture system turns chairs and lamps into spatial sculptures

the furniture pieces can be assembled, stacked, or expanded into larger structures. The post art-chitecture modular furniture system turns chairs and lamps into spatial sculptures appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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art-chitecture modular furniture system turns chairs and lamps into spatial sculptures

dezeen

UK government hires Google to develop AI planning tool to make "near-instant decisions"

Technology company Google is set to develop an AI tool to speed up planning decisions for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Google Cloud, Google's suite of cloud computing services, was awarded an £6.9 million contract to develop an AI tool by the Department for Science, Innovation ...

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UK government hires Google to develop AI planning tool to make "near-instant decisions"

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snøhetta, BIG and MVRDV design cultural landmarks for coastal masterplan in istanbul

the development will accommodate around 3,000 residents in its first phase, with the first homes expected to be completed in 2027. The post snøhetta, BIG and MVRDV design cultural landmarks for coastal masterplan in istanbul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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snøhetta, BIG and MVRDV design cultural landmarks for coastal masterplan in istanbul

Behance

Borderline Inflammation

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Borderline Inflammation

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Alien III

Alien is an ongoing series using infrared photography to transform familiar landscapes into visions of the extraterrestrial. This third chapter was captured at Austerdalsbreen Glacier in Norway, where ice formations refract through a spectrum invisible to the human eye.

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Alien III

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SINK INTO THE BOX

DIW (Do It Wow) specializes in high-end print finishing and custom packaging solutions. For their latest sample box we developed a design object that invites people to experience the possibilities of print first-hand. The message printed on the outer box sets the tone: "Sink into the box". Inside the ...

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SINK INTO THE BOX

printmag

Designing Derangement

Susan Milligan argues that social media, political figures, and online culture amplify outrage over minor issues to drive attention and profit, distracting people from more serious problems and leaving them too divided and exhausted to create real change. The post Designing Derangement appeared first ...

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Designing Derangement

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Fine Specimens—Finer Details

Elliot Jay Stocks, celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography with the just released book, "Fine Specimens." The post Fine Specimens—Finer Details appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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Fine Specimens—Finer Details

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NPR asks "how," "who," and "why" in New Campaign

NPR updates its logo for the first time in a simple yet compelling campaign meant to incite questions and curiosity. The post NPR asks "how," "who," and "why" in New Campaign appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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NPR asks "how," "who," and "why" in New Campaign

design milk

Hands-free, Wire-free, and Worry-free: ALMA Charges in Style

Meet the new Print Theory Capsule collection from ALMA by Addition, delivering 6-8 hours of charge in a sleek, ovaloid design.

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Hands-free, Wire-free, and Worry-free: ALMA Charges in Style

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5 Lifeguard Towers Transformed into Works of Art

On the windy shore of Lake Ontario, the winners of Winter Stations 2026 wow with curving wood, mirrors and more.

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5 Lifeguard Towers Transformed into Works of Art

printmag

What Matters to Upasna Kakroo

Upasna Kakroo explains that storytelling, family, and her cultural history shape her life, and she believes in staying optimistic, learning from loss, and using her work to share meaningful stories with others. The post What Matters to Upasna Kakroo appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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What Matters to Upasna Kakroo

Behance

Khruangbin Posters

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Khruangbin Posters

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The Daily Heller: How Egypt Advertised Its Wares

Bahia Shehab on the evolution of an industry. The post The Daily Heller: How Egypt Advertised Its Wares appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: How Egypt Advertised Its Wares

Behance

MOCA ?"?"?"?"?"?""

Creating a home for all MOCA is a home for Chinese Australian stories. So, we developed a new visual identity built around the idea of home. The roof radical ", a Kangxi character "used in the Chinese word for 'home', symbolises the protection and security a roof provides. It's the basis of our logo ...

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MOCA ?"?"?"?"?"?""

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Sketches

Some recent sketches

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Sketches

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A Modernist Pedigree Preserved by Studio OSKLO in This Trousdale Estate Home

OSKLO founders Arya and Michael Martin preserve the pedigree of a 1966 post-and-beam home while introducing contemporary furniture, art, and material interventions.

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A Modernist Pedigree Preserved by Studio OSKLO in This Trousdale Estate Home

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Mexican Design Studio ATRA FORM Frames its New York Outpost as a Multisensorial Experience

The multivalent practice stages its new Hudson Square gallery as a temple-like oasis, replete with biohacking tech-imbedded furnishings that facilitate meditative therapy.

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Mexican Design Studio ATRA FORM Frames its New York Outpost as a Multisensorial Experience