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Extension Cords and Power Strips Elevated to Abstract Sculpture

Dutch ceramicist Willem van Hooff and Nordic design brand Pedestal have collaborated to transform extension cords into sculptural pieces known as 'Ceramic Power Gems'.
These unique creations embrace the visibility of cables instead of concealing them, featuring handmade ceramic shells encasing operational components.
The 'Ceramic Power Gems' combine primitive craftsmanship with modern technology, blurring the lines between art and utility.
The limited drop of these artistic power strips is set to launch in September on Pedestal's website, demonstrating the blend of everyday functionality with creative design.

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F5: Joey Benton on Plastered Walls, Meals, Horizon Views + More

Joey Benton, a RISD graduate, founded SILLA in 1997, known for site-specific design.
Working in Marfa, Texas, studio's pieces show inventiveness, clarity, and commitment to place.
Benton finds inspiration in nature, long views, and cooking for loved ones.
SILLA's works include furniture designs like the Dixon Water Bench and Conduit Chair.
Creative process involves fluid decision-making, collaboration, and evolving practical chair designs.

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Top 10 Typography System Tips for High-Conversion UI Designs

Typography plays a vital role in UI designs by influencing user perception.
Choosing readable fonts like Inter and limiting font families for consistency is key.
Implementing type scales, clear hierarchy, and proper spacing enhances visual consistency.
Proper alignment, contrast, and avoiding all caps contribute to better accessibility.
Documenting typography rules in a style guide ensures design consistency and usability.

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Airbnb’s Magical Smurf Village Experience in the Belgian Woods

Airbnb is offering a unique Smurf village experience in the Belgian countryside, designed by the grandson of the Smurfs creator.
Guests can stay in a hand-built mushroom house, participate in activities like creating Smurf hats, having woodland feasts, and trying archery.
The experience, available from July 16, is free for lucky guests and was created in anticipation of the new Smurf movie release.
The grandson of the Smurfs creator will welcome guests, and the experience includes custom entertainment like music, dancing, and forest-themed food.

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snøhetta & benthem crouwel reveal undulating design for house of culture in the netherlands

Benthem Crouwel Architects and Snøhetta unveil the design for the House of Culture and Governance in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, featuring a hybrid civic complex.
The building integrates a theater, library, and town hall under one roof, with a design that responds to its urban and cultural context.
The project aims to create a contemporary civic landmark rooted in the landscape and community of Eemsdelta through a participatory design process.
The House of Culture and Governance is envisioned as a civic hub designed for the community, with a shared central space including a library.

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steel canopies and vibrant courts by amasa estudio reclaim public plaza in mexico city

AMASA Estudio has completed the rehabilitation of a deteriorated public plaza at the UH INFONAVIT CTM Culhuacán housing development in Mexico City.
The intervention addressed spatial and maintenance challenges common to mid-20th-century housing typologies through programmatic clarity, material efficiency, and community-responsive design.
The redesigned public plaza features courts, a calisthenics area, a covered forum, a play area for children, and a running track, all integrated within the pedestrian paths and defined through community consultation.
The project optimized resources by standardizing materials, integrating permeable surfaces for rainwater infiltration, and prioritizing accessibility while re-establishing the public plaza as a usable civic space within the housing development.

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[Editorial] Enriching Life Through Human-Centered Design

Technology impacts human lives profoundly, shifting focus to human-centered design for innovation.
Samsung emphasizes empathy and care in product creation, aiming to enhance lives.
Design at Samsung focuses on humanizing technology, fostering deep connections for an enriching future.
AI advancements enable emotional intelligence, creating devices that resonate and adapt to users.

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meet corcelain, a series of ceramic cups with customizable 3D printed feet and screws

Kosuke Takahashi and 224 Porcelain have launched Corcelain, a series of ceramic cups and vessels featuring customizable 3D printed feet and screws.
Inspired by traditional Japanese ceramics, each object in the series comes with a screw hole at the bottom to allow users to add vibrant legs, handles, lids, and more for a playful yet functional design.
The customizable nature of the mountable objects for the ceramic cups and vessels is made possible by 3D printing technology, which also addresses hygiene concerns associated with food-safe materials.
Corcelain blends traditional craftsmanship techniques with modern technologies like 3D printing, allowing users to personalize their homeware pieces by adding custom 3D printed feet, screws, and parts in various colors.

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Title: "When money talks — A Story of Success and Silence" (

Zayan, a dreamer with big aspirations, faced challenges finding employment due to lack of experience.
Despite setbacks, Zayan came across a tweet encouraging him to learn new skills, leading to freelance work and a sense of empowerment.
However, after a contract ended, Zayan struggled to secure more work, feeling disheartened by rejections.
Zayan eventually received messages of positivity, founded his own influence, and embraced a positive mindset for the future.

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spin it to win it: deadline extended for the global winDesign challenge

Enel, a global leader in renewable energy, has launched the 'WinDesign' international contest inviting professionals and students in engineering, architecture, and design to envision and design new wind turbines aiming for a more seamless integration into the landscapes.
The WinDesign competition seeks to engage talented individuals and entities globally to innovate designs for next-generation wind turbines emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and visual appeal.
Participants in the contest are required to submit their preliminary ideas by August 30, 2025, with selected submissions advancing to a second phase focusing on detailed technical and economic feasibility studies, culminating in prize awards for the winning designs.
Enel's initiative not only promotes innovative designs for future wind turbines but also underscores the importance of technology, sustainability, and collaboration in driving the energy transition towards renewable sources globally.

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I Built a GPT After a Voice Told Me to Die

The author built the La Matriz Color Oracle GPT after a voice told them to die, using synesthetic perception and geometry to ground themselves.
The La Matriz Color Oracle GPT reflects emotional language to RGB color values based on 11 emotional trajectories, offering insight and metaphorical understanding.
This tool was created as a means for non-linear healing, catering to those whose knowing doesn't align with logic and whose data is spiritual.
The author emphasizes that this creation is not about branding but a way to make beauty from surviving psychic manipulation, gender distortion, or spiritual exile.

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Free Font Of The Day : Alte Haas Grotesk

Alte Haas Grotesk is a free font of the day with a charming throwback design by Swiss type designer François Rappo in 2009, inspired by 19th-century grotesque typefaces.
The font stands out with soft, rounded edges, slightly condensed proportions, and a touch of quirkiness, giving it a warm and approachable vibe.
It is a revival of early sans-serifs like Akzidenz-Grotesk and Helvetica’s predecessors, featuring subtle imperfections and a handcrafted feel.
Alte Haas Grotesk is suitable for headlines and body text due to its compact yet readable design, making it a special addition to the world of typography.

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Why Your Boss Is Never Happy (Even When You Build Great Stuff)

Building great features alone does not ensure a happy boss.
Product outcomes like order completion and feature usage can predict business success.
Smart teams focus on understanding user behavior to drive revenue growth.
By improving user experience, encouraging specific behaviors, and analyzing leading indicators, companies can achieve substantial business outcomes.

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SOLUM studio shapes its coastal ‘patio house’ as a maze of thick walls in sicily

The Patio House by SOLUM Studio in Sicily is designed with thick walls that shape interior and exterior spaces, prioritizing privacy and orientation over outward display.
The house features continuous walls organizing movement and visual rhythm while providing privacy to five independent bedrooms and a sea-facing living area.
Intimate patios adjacent to each bedroom allow natural light in while the living room offers openness with large retractable windows connecting it to the sea.
The material palette includes earth-toned plaster and local stones, creating a grounded feel, with the landscape design enhancing the sense of seclusion and continuity.

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20 Sets Of Free Procreate Glitter Brush Sets to Add Sparkle (150+ Downloads)

Procreate glitter brush sets offer shimmer, sparkle, and magic to digital artwork, perfect for various design projects.
Various free glitter brush sets for Procreate are curated to elevate creations, including different glitter styles for diverse effects.
The brushes range from delicate sparkle effects to bold festive looks, ideal for enhancing illustrations, lettering, and decorative elements.
Users can download these free Procreate glitter brush sets to add radiant shine, glowing effects, and shimmer to their artwork, sparking creativity.

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