Category: design

Are you curious about the future? Do you wonder how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact web design? Or if you’ll ever get that elusive Bluesky invite? You’ve come to the right place, my friends. It’s time for my annual look at the year ahead. This satirical report is chock-full of useless facts and mindless predictions. […]

January 3, 2024

  The World Design Rankings are a prominent source of inspiration and aspiration for designers across all disciplines, shining a spotlight on countries and regions that lead the way in creative excellence. Nations are ranked according to the number of A’ Design Awards—a precious accolade in the design world—won by their respective entrants in more […]

January 2, 2024

Here at basement, we are fueled by nostalgia. A while ago, we started exploring new tools to make an immersive experience, and before we knew it, we were…

January 2, 2024

At this time every year, we like to make some predictions of what the coming 12 months will be like for web designers.

January 2, 2024

[Click here to view the video in this article] Images via Logitech G May the force (and click) be with you! Logitech G has launched the G502 X Plus Millennium Falcon Edition, a special gaming mouse celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, bringing a piece of the […]

December 30, 2023

Screenshot via Hexcodle Need to add vibrancy to your daily guessing game routine? Look no further than Hexcodle, a hued twist to the New York Times’ ever-popular Wordle. Created by developers Hannah and Ekim, Hexcodle is a game for those who dream in RGB—where, instead of guessing words, you test your ability to decipher the […]

December 30, 2023

Image via Lei Jun   Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant better known for its Android smartphones and electronic gadgets,  is now revving up in the fast lane with the unveiling of the SU7, its inaugural venture into the electric vehicle arena. The shift in gears marks a bold venture into an industry dominated by the […]

December 30, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Image courtesy of Casio Casio is leveling up your wrist game with its introduction of G-SHOCK watches inspired by the electrifying world of virtual reality and video games. Designed for the digital native, the Aim High series fuses the heart-pounding excitement of gaming with cutting-edge watch […]

December 30, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Image via Suzhou Yidaibao To address an aging population, a Chinese tech startup has floated a meaningful invention to keep seniors safe: inflatable vests and belts designed to protect seniors when they fall. These wearable airbags, engineered by Suzhou Yidaibao Intelligent Technology Company and first introduced […]

December 30, 2023

WordPress is the web’s favourite CMS (content management system), renowned for its low-entry level and vast array of themes and plugins. WordPress’s open-source nature allows for endless flexibility, catering to diverse needs and technical skills. Unfortunately, 10,950,000 websites are hacked yearly, and 4,708,500 of those belong to small businesses.

December 30, 2023

Video screenshots via Picsart Picsart’s AI Research team has introduced HD Painter, an open-source artificial intelligence project aimed at enhancing the precision and quality of image inpainting with high-resolution, realistic results through text-to-image diffusion models. Image inpainting, a computer vision technique, helps reconstruct missing or unwanted parts of images in a seamless manner. Whether it’s […]

December 29, 2023

Left image generated on AI, right image via Fiverr International Ltd. The typography realm has a new reigning champion as Fiverr declares Montserrat, an open-source sans serif, its Font of the Year for 2024. This flexible font family is hailed as the very type for businesses aiming to sharpen their image with a modern, versatile […]

December 29, 2023

Illustration 281806872 © Pongthep Boonditsataporn | Dreamstime.com Apple has wrapped up a new design patent, this time for a sleek cover for the “spatial computing” Vision Pro—our first look at an official accessory for the headset. The newly-revealed filing from Hong Kong, first spotted by Patently Apple, details a cover that’s as much about protection […]

December 29, 2023

Photo 38568269 © Brett Critchley | Dreamstime.com Lucasfilm is taking a stand against a distant outpost not in a galaxy far, far away, but in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile. The Star Wars empire has struck back against a themed carwash known as Star Wash, accusing it of playing a little too fast and loose […]

December 29, 2023

Screenshot via Google Arts & Culture Ever find yourself gazing at a piece of art and pondering what goes on in the mind of the artist? Well, Google Arts & Culture’s game, Say What You See, flips the script a little by asking you to pick the brain of artificial intelligence. Launched in November and […]

December 29, 2023

Video screenshot via Disney Plus Who says Disney sugarcoats everything? The House of Mouse has confirmed a long-speculated fan theory that adds a grim—but biologically accurate—layer to The Lion King. The revelation, emerging from the Disney Villains: Scar comic series and noted by Screen Rant, reaffirms the belief that the hyenas resorted to cannibalism amid […]

December 29, 2023

Video screenshot via CozyPod As the chill of the season heightens, you might be warming up to solutions that keep your personal space extra comfortable. Enter the CozyPod by Venty, a diminutive device that truly brings on the heat. It’s a mighty, 800-watt mini heater blending high-performance ceramic heat technology, a sleek, ergonomic design, and […]

December 28, 2023

Image via Apple Tang Tan, a key visionary behind the Apple iPhone and Watch aesthetics, is reportedly making a high-profile switch to LoveFrom, the creative collective co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive.  Known for his pivotal role as Apple’s Vice President of Product Design, Tan has had a significant influence on the design […]

December 28, 2023

[Click here to view the video in this article] Photo 65919692 © Photopassjonata | Dreamstime.com Ready to jump into a world of joy? A new study now suggests that playing 3D video games like Super Mario Odyssey might just be the power-up you need during a low mood. In recent research conducted in Germany and […]

December 28, 2023

Image via UNIQLO UNIQLO and Marimekko are ringing in the new year with a splash of color and a dash of Nordic charm with their 2024 New Year collection. The lineup promises to infuse the functional simplicity of the Japanese lifestyle label’s fits with the distinctive and vibrant patterns Marimekko is celebrated for, while embracing […]

December 28, 2023