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Is the Nintendo DS Game Boy the ultimate retro gaming mod?

Fans adore the nostalgic design.

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Is the Nintendo DS Game Boy the ultimate retro gaming mod?

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'I'll do better next time': Artist apologises for controversial New Yorker illustration

The magazine's representation of actor Wunmi Mosaku isn't going down well.

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'I'll do better next time': Artist apologises for controversial New Yorker illustration

Designboom

urko sánchez reinterprets african vernacular architecture in UAE with thatched pavilions

urko sánchez architects designs a collection of thatched pavilions and timber structures as a new entrance for sharjah bridi park in the UAE. The post urko sánchez reinterprets african vernacular architecture in UAE with thatched pavilions appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ...

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urko sánchez reinterprets african vernacular architecture in UAE with thatched pavilions

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Illustrations 2026 | January - February

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Illustrations 2026 | January - February

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SIMPAC

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SIMPAC

dezeen

Studio Arthur Casas affixes dramatic cantilever to Brazilian house

Local architecture practice Studio Arthur Casas has used dramatic cantilevers and overhangs to extend the volume of a house with wood and stone accents across a site in São Paulo, Brazil. Completed in 2025, Grama House spreads across an acre corner lot with a sawtooth edge that allows the program to ...

11 hours ago

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Studio Arthur Casas affixes dramatic cantilever to Brazilian house

Designboom

YYAA rebuilds the eastern half of a prewar rowhouse in japan

the renovation combines preserved architectural elements with updated living conditions. The post YYAA rebuilds the eastern half of a prewar rowhouse in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

12 hours ago

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YYAA rebuilds the eastern half of a prewar rowhouse in japan

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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review: a strange experiment that just about works

MudRunner meets World War Z?

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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review: a strange experiment that just about works

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No spoilers! Celebrate One Piece season 2 with this merch collection

The live-action anime show is back on Netflix, and I'm so excited.

14 hours ago

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No spoilers! Celebrate One Piece season 2 with this merch collection

Designboom

UFO-like winery by 314 architecture studio appears half buried in greek vineyards

the project unfolds as an architectural narrative of transformation, where a futuristic object gradually reads as an ancient ruin within the landscape. The post UFO-like winery by 314 architecture studio appears half buried in greek vineyards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ...

14 hours ago

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UFO-like winery by 314 architecture studio appears half buried in greek vineyards

Behance

hybrid.visions

Collection of visual experiments with digital illustration created during Q1 2025.

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hybrid.visions

Designboom

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.

15 hours ago

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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 ...

16 hours ago

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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.

16 hours ago

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

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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.

16 hours ago

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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 ...

17 hours ago

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Rosary headboard by India Mahdavi for Bolzan

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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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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.

18 hours ago

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This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

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.

19 hours ago

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

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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 ...

19 hours ago

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Protective seed pods inform timber forest pavilion by Walden Studio

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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 ...

19 hours ago

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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.

20 hours ago

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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