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Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India

A geological palette of rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles reflects the rugged, rocky character of the nearby Deccan Plateau at this home in South India, designed by local architecture studio Iki Builds. Named Aurva Illam – a combination of the Sanskrit word Aurva, meaning 'of the earth' ...

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Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India

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Design platform Capsule accused of not paying "dozens" of contributors

As Capsule magazine prepares to host the fourth edition of its popular Capsule Plaza exhibition at Milan design week, a chorus of previous collaborators has accused the company of a pattern of non-payment. Twelve former contributors, including key associates, designers, photographers and production ...

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Design platform Capsule accused of not paying "dozens" of contributors

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“The opposite of AI slop”: how Mixtape’s handmade animation builds real emotion

The art direction and rendering tricks behind Mixtape's nostalgic feel are explained.

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“The opposite of AI slop”: how Mixtape’s handmade animation builds real emotion

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The Daily Heller: Allen Ginsberg in My Pocket

isolarri has pioneered an inexpensive, efficient and whimsical way to produce printed books with minimal material waste. The post The Daily Heller: Allen Ginsberg in My Pocket appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: Allen Ginsberg in My Pocket

Designboom

what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian

marcel duchamp’s readymades reappear as unresolved questions, reactivating debates around authorship, value, and the role of the viewer. The post what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ...

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what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian

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roca’s avant toilet maximizes bathroom layouts through integrated solution

by housing the cistern inside the bowl, roca’s avant toilet reclaims 20 centimeters of space and streamlines performance in electric and non-electric models. The post roca’s avant toilet maximizes bathroom layouts through integrated solution appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ...

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roca’s avant toilet maximizes bathroom layouts through integrated solution

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The Bionic Awards shifted my view on AI filmmaking

I went in skeptical, but came out with more clarity around this divisive new creative category.

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The Bionic Awards shifted my view on AI filmmaking

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UK-Malaysia team set to bring Festival of Hungry Ghosts to British Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

The British Council has announced that the British Pavilion at the next Venice Architecture Biennale will be curated by a team of UK-based curators in collaboration with a trio of Penang-based artisans. Planned to mark "70 years of diplomatic relations" between UK and Malaysia, the curation of the ...

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UK-Malaysia team set to bring Festival of Hungry Ghosts to British Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

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BIG reveals Nashville performing arts centre wrapped in aluminium pipes

Danish architecture studio BIG has released designs for the riverside Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, USA, which will be covered with a swooping curtain of metal pipes. A design team consisting of BIG, William Rawn Associates and Hastings Architecture recently released renderings of ...

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BIG reveals Nashville performing arts centre wrapped in aluminium pipes

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Allround stool by NII

Dezeen Showroom: designed by furniture brand NII's creative director Hirotaka Tako, this minimal stool's integrated casters allow it to glide around collaborative environments. The Allround stool has a sculptural silhouette that aims to seamlessly integrate into communal spaces, providing functionality ...

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Allround stool by NII

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"Just when one's cynicism is about to overflow, Milan will always deliver surprises"

This year's Milan design week will likely be dominated once again by fancy stuff for rich people but there are still gems to be found if you look hard enough, writes Max Fraser. For longer than anyone can remember, Milan's design week has prevailed as the most important moment in the global design calendar. ...

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"Just when one's cynicism is about to overflow, Milan will always deliver surprises"

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david altrath documents the jungle suspended inside london's barbican conservatory

the series reveals how light, humidity, and time transform a rigid structure into an immersive interior landscape. The post david altrath documents the jungle suspended inside london's barbican conservatory appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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david altrath documents the jungle suspended inside london's barbican conservatory

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grohe spa turns piccolo teatro studio melato into immersive fusion of water and architecture

grohe spa takes over piccolo teatro studio melato, turning it into a multi-sensory aqua sanctuary where light, materiality, and sound interact with flowing water. The post grohe spa turns piccolo teatro studio melato into immersive fusion of water and architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture ...

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grohe spa turns piccolo teatro studio melato into immersive fusion of water and architecture

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy poster criticised for being too terrifying

Fans have clapped back at the criticism.

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy poster criticised for being too terrifying

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The PLAUD NotePin S is an AI voice recorder you can wear

PLAUD's AI recorder is now hands-free. However, it is far from money-free.

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The PLAUD NotePin S is an AI voice recorder you can wear

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Is stunning ANC and a 10-band EQ enough to make the Sony WH-1000XM6 stand out? Well yes, yes it is.

They come with an impressive spec sheet, but an unsubtle stock sound.

5 hours ago

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Is stunning ANC and a 10-band EQ enough to make the Sony WH-1000XM6 stand out? Well yes, yes it is.

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?"" " calendar illustrations

I illustrated this 2025 calendar for all the buyers of the 'Blue Dragon's Room' NFT.

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?"" " calendar illustrations

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how penique productions dissolves architecture into glowing, immersive atmospheres

taking over existing buildings, the spanish design studio creates inflatable rooms to mimic glowing dream states. The post how penique productions dissolves architecture into glowing, immersive atmospheres appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

9 hours ago

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how penique productions dissolves architecture into glowing, immersive atmospheres

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Mercedes Benz – A Visual Series

This body of work begins with landscape and humanity as its point of departure " the direction of the wind, the texture of dust, the movement of fabric, and the subtle relationship between people and space together shape a narrative that is both gradual and authentic. The environment is no longer merely ...

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Mercedes Benz – A Visual Series

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Maleela Rise

Maleela Rise is more than a home. It is an exceptional way of life. While Balwyn's lush landscape provides a beautiful backdrop, the Maleela brand was not shaped by nature alone. Instead, the inspiration draws from a refined country club aesthetic and the prestige of the Reid Estate, where the development ...

13 hours ago

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Maleela Rise

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prefabricated timber micro-cabin extends living into the hungarian landscape

prefabrication and compact planning define a low-impact retreat model. The post prefabricated timber micro-cabin extends living into the hungarian landscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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prefabricated timber micro-cabin extends living into the hungarian landscape

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Canva AI 2.0 can create an entire brand campaign from a text prompt

No more starting with a blank page.

17 hours ago

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Canva AI 2.0 can create an entire brand campaign from a text prompt

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Wallpaper for the Amphibian restaurant

A seamless pattern created for the branding of the Greek restaurant Amphibias, in collaboration with the agency Faze. The work explores a surreal world where strange creatures and plants intertwine into a continuous, flowing composition.

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Wallpaper for the Amphibian restaurant

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Walmart’s Private Label Brand Steps Into the Spotlight with a Vibrant Redesign

We all love a good before and after, and the latest from retail giant Walmart doesn’t disappoint. The new approach introduces a fresh, systematic rebrand that redefines what private label design can look—and feel—like at scale. The post Walmart’s Private Label Brand Steps Into the Spotlight ...

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Walmart’s Private Label Brand Steps Into the Spotlight with a Vibrant Redesign

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This Residential Tower-Topped Hotel is a Ryokan-Styled Sky Oasis

Designed by Studio Munge, Nobu Hotel Toronto is a soberly outfitted retreat looking out over the rapidly expanding metropolis.

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This Residential Tower-Topped Hotel is a Ryokan-Styled Sky Oasis

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Emma In Paraty: A Study in Stitch, Scale, and Sincerity

Embroidered details celebrate the organic nature of human life through Emma In Paraty by Olga Treivas, founder of Treivas Team.

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Emma In Paraty: A Study in Stitch, Scale, and Sincerity

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Hyperice (Hypervolt 3)

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Hyperice (Hypervolt 3)

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Grayhaus' Preservation and Renovation of Tyron Hill Home Give Way to Possibility

Grayhaus designer Sara Gray renovates a 1929 Cape Cod in Portland, Oregon, using unlacquered brass, Calacatta Viola marble, and natural textiles chosen to age gracefully with use.

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Grayhaus' Preservation and Renovation of Tyron Hill Home Give Way to Possibility

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Deepfakes, Fast Food, and the Future of Taste

At Native Foreign, AI wasn’t a shortcut but a new visual language used to reinterpret, not replicate. The Carl’s Jr. spot signals a shift: execution is abundant, but taste remains scarce. As tools accelerate production, creative value moves upstream; toward judgment, authorship, and the increasingly ...

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Deepfakes, Fast Food, and the Future of Taste

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SPRING COLLECTION 26

This collection of artworks captures the essence of the Spring season. From vibrant colors to dynamic typography research, abstract moving shapes, and spring floral artworks, each piece reflects my emotional state during this captivating season. I trust you will find it enjoyable.

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SPRING COLLECTION 26

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WAK TOK architects' Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Led by WAK TOK architects, the renovation of a beloved community school brings the outside in to support nature-based learning.

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WAK TOK architects' Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

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Talia Luvaton Centers Nature with TRACE Leather Vessels

TRACE Leather Vessels are formed from distinct elements of wet-molded leather, presented by Talia Luvaton at Milan Design Week.

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Talia Luvaton Centers Nature with TRACE Leather Vessels

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The Daily Heller: The Birth of a Collection

Matt Lamont riffs on his graphic holdings. The post The Daily Heller: The Birth of a Collection appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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The Daily Heller: The Birth of a Collection

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Marc Thorpe’s Forest Edge House Blends Beauty and Self Sufficiency

Built by Edifice Upstate, the minimal wood-clad home in the Catskill mountains is powered by the sun and connected to nature.

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Marc Thorpe’s Forest Edge House Blends Beauty and Self Sufficiency

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Type Tuesday: Dickens is a Serif for the Age of Uncertainty

In a cultural moment defined by uncertainty and the collapse of neutral optimism, Dickens emerges as a serif typeface that embraces tone, constraint, and a strong personality. The post Type Tuesday: Dickens is a Serif for the Age of Uncertainty appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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Type Tuesday: Dickens is a Serif for the Age of Uncertainty

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What Matters to Stacey Panousopoulos

Stacey Panousopoulos reflects on how her Greek cultural roots, love of food and community, and deep friendships have shaped her creative path, emotional resilience, and leadership style grounded in empathy and connection. The post What Matters to Stacey Panousopoulos appeared first on PRINT Magazine. ...

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What Matters to Stacey Panousopoulos