Month: July 2022
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Getty Persepolis Reimagined by Media.Monks Wins Site of the Month June 2022
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MicroWaver 59™
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Sound Design for Web Experiences
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New ‘Self-Boosting’ Vaccines Combine Multiple Doses Into A Single Shot
Image ID 11260349 © via Attila Németh | Dreamstime.com While many of us are vaccinated against COVID-19, one can’t help but think back to when the shots were first available, and the snaking lines to receive both doses of the vital protection. In order to make things more efficient, researchers at MIT have developed […]
July 19, 2022
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Amazon Admits To Giving Ring Camera Footage To Authorities Without Permission
Image via Amazon Amazon Ring has been a top choice as a doorbell and security system in plenty of homes. However, what was keeping people safe may have also been breaching their privacy, as Amazon has come forward to admit that they have been passing footage to authorities without clearance from users. […]
July 19, 2022
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Art World’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Recovers Artifact Containing The ‘Blood Of Christ’
Photo 67063519 © Antonio Ciero Reina | Dreamstime.com On July 2, 2022, some thieves snuck under the cover of darkness into the Normandy Fécamp Abbey and filched ancient Catholic relics. Unbeknownst to them, two vials hidden in an ornate golden box said to contain the blood of Jesus Christ were in their possession. […]
July 19, 2022
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You Can Now Create Your Own Block Theme Within WordPress
WordPress Full Site Editing (FSE) allows us to edit various aspects of a website without the need for code. It has placed previously-hidden portions of a theme within reach of non-designers. And perhaps made a web professional’s job a bit easier in the process. But that’s only scratching the surface of FSE’s potential. More advanced […]
July 19, 2022
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LEGO Debuts 1,164-Piece ‘The Office’ Set For The ‘World’s Best Boss’ At Home
Image via LEGO “Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!” Luckily, this LEGO set inspired by The Office is certified official. The massive 1,164-piece build revives the beloved, long-running sitcom in one view—and it even includes 15 Dunder Mifflin employee minifigs. So if working from home has […]
July 18, 2022
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Liverpool FC Unveils Optical-Illusion Jerseys That Take Dance Floor To The Field
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Liverpool FC Liverpool FC is hyping up fan spirit in a different way with psychedelic jerseys inspired by dance culture and house music. The 2022–2023 away kits sport kaleidoscopic waves in iridescent shades of blue, green, and pink on a white […]
July 16, 2022
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New York City Frightens Viewers With Random PSA About Nuclear Attack
[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via NYC Emergency Management If the last few years haven’t already felt like a dystopian alternate reality, this new PSA from New York City’s Department of Emergency Management will warp your perception of reality even further. The 90-second instructional contained information on what […]
July 16, 2022
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‘Pawternity Leave’ Gives New Pet Parents Time To Care For Their Furkids
Photo 101007162 © Tatyana Gladskikh | Dreamstime.com Whether you would much rather have a pet than a screaming human child, it doesn’t matter—over at some companies, they don’t discriminate. In fact, they accept all forms of family planning, even those exclusively involving pooches and felines. As reported by ABC7, a number of companies have included […]
July 16, 2022
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McDonald’s & Adidas Order Up Sneakers That Tastefully ’Unwrap’ Themselves
Image via atmos Tokyo Some McDonald’s lovin’ goes into a pair of classic Adidas Forum 84 High sneakers in a remix fast-food fans won’t be able to refuse. Designed by New York sportswear brand Eric Emanuel with the Golden Arches and Three Stripes, the footwear incorporates McDonald’s branding in a look that looks better […]
July 16, 2022
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This VR Phone App Is Helping People Overcome Their Phobias
[Click here to view the video in this article] Photo 251261860 © Ukrainian photographer Khosrork | Dreamstime.com Are you terrified of spiders but aren’t about to have creepy-crawlies tottering around your skin to get over it? Have no fear; virtual reality’s here to help you achieve a less scary version of your reality. oVRcome, […]
July 16, 2022
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Coca-Cola Promotes Bottle-Recycling With ‘Reverse Vending Machines’ That Reward
Image via Merlin Entertainments Did you know you can return a soda bottle for it to make a new one? Some parks in the UK have “reverse vending machines” that encourage visitors to recycle their PET plastic bottles. Installed in 2018 with theme park owner Merlin Entertainments, the 22 machines incentivize visitors with perks for […]
July 16, 2022
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Picky Joe
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The Yards
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Another Mother
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Bequant
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Weekly News for Designers № 652
Body Margin 8px – Discover the origin story behind the style that no one wants. Golden Ratio in UX design – Why it Matters for Brands? – Learn the history of this irrational number and why it’s important in design. The Public APIs List – Browse this curated and categorized list of public APIs. Learn […]
July 16, 2022
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Dior Is No Longer Asking Valentino For Compensation Over Disruptive Fashion Show
Image via ID 45037693 © Andersastphoto | Dreamstime.com and ID 112961538 © Casimirokt | Dreamstime.com Earlier this week, two of the world’s foremost fashion houses came head-to-head when Valentino took to the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna in Rome to showcase its latest haute couture collection. The star-studded event included Anne Hathaway, Anna Wintour, […]
July 15, 2022