Image via Target Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) goes big on prints and affordability with her first-ever collection for the mass market, brought to life with Target. This cheerful array, launched on March 23, brings a wave of spring-inspired style to retailers across the US while making the fashion icon’s signature designs more accessible than ever […]
March 27, 2024
Vincent van Gogh’s Irises (1889). Image via Getty Museum Collection (CC0) The J. Paul Getty Museum is giving you the go-ahead to create your own museum merchandise, having freshly made over 88,000 pieces of its collection available for free online. This means anyone can get a hold of high-resolution images of masterpieces, from the brushstrokes […]
March 27, 2024
Illustration 87160272 © Vladimir Kolosov | Dreamstime.com The 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) turned into a nostalgic playground of sorts for retro game lovers when Alexey Pajitnov, the brains behind Tetris, and Croatian developer peeled back the curtains of a sequel that was never released: Tetris Reversed. This prototype, long whispered about in the corridors […]
March 27, 2024
Images via Walmart, background generated on AI For decades, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have been a fiery red staple in snack aisles, beloved for their addictive crunch and in-your-face spice. But PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay knew the flavor was destined for bigger, punchier things than simply serving as a footnote. Now, Flamin’ Hot is breaking out of the […]
March 27, 2024
Another day, another design trend! Bento grid layouts are the subject this time around. They’re bold and beautiful. Plus, they satisfy those with a need for symmetry. So, what exactly is a Bento layout? Think of it as a puzzle. Different-sized containers fit together to create a seamless look. Inspired by Japanese culture, it’s popping […]
March 27, 2024
Image via Nvidia The world of The Jetsons is finally becoming a reality, with a colony of helpful Rosie the Robots upon us. Nvidia is developing a new artificial intelligence model called Project GR00T to make humanoid robots smarter and more efficient. GR00T—short for Generalist Robot 00 Technology—acts as a foundation model, essentially the AI […]
March 26, 2024
Photo 308054459 © Filipbu | Dreamstime.com Stability AI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence image generator Stable Diffusion, is encountering some instability. On Friday, March 22, CEO Emad Mostaque stepped down and said he was striking out on his own. This unexpected leadership change comes during a challenging time for the company, marked by […]
March 26, 2024
Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. After all, everyone’s happy when things look good. The practice keeps those technical support requests to a minimum. Or at least it did. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with […]
March 26, 2024
Photo 20236593 © Stanislav Butygin | Dreamstime.com Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz isn’t sweating the rise of artificial intelligence and its role in photography. In fact, during her recent induction into the French Academy of Fine Arts, she hinted that the technology might be the next big thing in a professional’s toolbox. Read full article
March 23, 2024
Image generated on AI Star Wars fans with a hankering for something a little out of this world can now have a sip. Casting the spotlight on the Dark Side for a full month, which it calls Imperial March, Lucasfilm is bringing its lore from the original 1977 Star Wars film to the table with […]
March 23, 2024
Image via Shein X Shein first began its search for emerging designers in Europe with the debut of the Shein X Challenge, part of its incubator program. This year, it expanded its scope to the rest of the world, a decision that turned out to be highly rewarding for the online fast-fashion giant. With nearly […]
March 23, 2024
Video screenshot via Wing When pigtails fly: Wendy’s is experimenting with taking to the skies with drone delivery. Partnering with DoorDash and Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet specializing in autonomous drones, the fast-food chain is testing out this futuristic delivery method in Christiansburg, Virginia. Read full article
March 23, 2024