France’s national postal service, La Poste, has rolled out a fresh and fragrant batch of scratch-and-sniff stamps, aimed at making the mailing experience more sensory and enjoyable by featuring the enticing scents of popular French culinary delights. Designed by Stephane Humbert-Basset, the stamp features a classic baguette wrapped in the colors of the French tricolore, […]
May 21, 2024
Creativity can be freeing for web designers. There’s nothing quite like reaching that “a-ha” moment. It’s when an idea transfers from your head to a screen. I had that feeling a lot during my early days in this industry. My work wasn’t great, mind you. But I felt the thrill of doing things I’d never […]
May 21, 2024
Photo 129366978 © Georgesheldon | Dreamstime.com For decades, the screeching guitars and awkward dance moves of the Munch’s Make Believe Band were synonymous with birthday parties and greasy pizza at Chuck E. Cheese. But those days are coming to an end. In a major overhaul, the iconic restaurant chain announced it will be phasing out […]
May 17, 2024
Image via Lindal Cedar Homes For architecture enthusiasts, the prospect of owning a Frank Lloyd Wright design can feel like a distant dream. Wright’s iconic structures are renowned for their pioneering use of space, natural materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape. However, these original designs were often commissioned by the wealthy, leaving the average […]
May 17, 2024
Image via UNIQLO All eyes are on UNIQLO as New York-based lifestyle brand Googly Eye Cru has filed a trademark infringement suit against Fast Retailing, the parent company of the Japanese everyday wear retailer, along with Anya Hindmarch’s parent firm, in the US District Court Southern District of New York. The dispute revolves around UNIQLO’s […]
May 17, 2024
Video screenshot via Samsung Mobile US Samsung is going up against one of Apple’s rare—albeit significant—missteps with a snappy commercial clearly aimed at the Cupertino giant’s recent Crush campaign. Apple’s advertisement, cooked up in-house and featuring a hydraulic press crushing various creative tools, was met with widespread criticism for its perceived message of stifling creativity […]
May 17, 2024
Image via Just Stop Oil Just Stop Oil, the environmental activist group known for targeting artworks, is now wearing its disdain for fossil fuel projects on its sleeve. The nonprofit is retailing a children’s t-shirt with a design inspired by its infamous tomato soup stunt at the National Gallery in London. Read full article
May 16, 2024
Image via Apple Apple iPad Pro users are singing the blues, but for unexpected reasons. The all-new, M4 chip-powered device, has been saturated with a curious glitch—the flagship tablet appears to grapple with displaying certain shades of blue, particularly in HDR content. Read full article
May 16, 2024
Image via Swehl A billboard advertisement celebrating motherhood and breastfeeding has milked a debate in New York City’s Times Square. Featuring the expectant cookbook author Molly Baz, the vibrant image showcased her cradling lactation cookies strategically placed over her bare breasts. The head-turning visual, meant to promote the inclusive breastfeeding brand Swehl, has sparked an […]
May 16, 2024
Photo 228742347 © Vladyslav Yushynov | Dreamstime.com Meta has announced the discontinuation of Workplace, its enterprise communication platform. This decision reflects a shift in efforts towards artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies, which the company believes will “fundamentally reshape the way we work.” Read full article
May 16, 2024
Images 306353953 © Heide Pinkall | Dreamstime.com and The Royal Family In a move that brushes up the royal image quite literally, King Charles III’s first official portrait since his coronation has been unveiled. Standing tall at eight feet, this striking canvas by renowned artist Jonathan Yeo showcases the monarch in the bold red uniform […]
May 15, 2024