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September 30, 2025

September 30, 2025

Credits: Aaron Poe

September 30, 2025

September 30, 2025

Navigation is dying—and it’s not by accident. As interfaces shift toward intent-based design, users no longer click; they expect the UI to read their minds. But when software anticipates our every move, are we creating seamless experiences—or designing invisible cages?

September 30, 2025

Hotels thrive on consistency—clean sheets, working key cards, predictable breakfasts. But for Marriott, one thing has remained inconsistent for decades: its own name.

September 29, 2025

Imagine playing a game with parts “based on a true ghost.” OD could be the first with a supernatural entity on the dev team.

September 29, 2025

Forget all caps; Dior is whispering its name now. Jonathan Anderson revives the original 1946 quiet-luxury logo.

September 29, 2025

M&M’s is stepping outside the candy aisle with a treat for your feet.

September 29, 2025

PANTONE x Celio x Be Camaïeu add color to your basics with olive hoodies, mocha joggers, and bordeaux tees.

September 29, 2025

Justin Bieber’s Coachella headline is already the event of 2026—tickets sold out before fans could even blink.

September 28, 2025

From fragrance to frontier—Depp headlines Dior’s takeover in London, celebrating 10 years of Sauvage in style.

September 28, 2025

Set the scene: Goop x Cabana linens reflect Gwyneth Paltrow’s homes and style in every fold.

September 28, 2025

Image courtesy of ALDI, featured with permission If you’ve ever described ALDI’s snacks as simply “ALDI chips,” you weren’t alone. Now, the discount grocer is leaning into that habit with its largest packaging refresh to date. Read full article

September 28, 2025

Trump’s exec order puts TikTok at $14B, handing control to American investors.

September 28, 2025

Images via The Price is Right and Richard Moonstreet Ceramics It turns out the “prize” wasn’t quite right. British ceramic artist Richard Moonstreet, known for his playful clay creations, has accused The Price Is Right of giving airtime to counterfeit copies of his work during a recent episode. Read full article

September 28, 2025

Categories: Design & Art Direction, Agencies & Consultancies

September 28, 2025

The notification pings. Another AI tool promises to “generate stunning designs in seconds.” The headlines scream about automation replacing creative jobs. And somewhere, a designer stares at their screen, wondering if their carefully honed skills will become obsolete in the age of artificial intelligence. I get it. The fear is real, and it’s spreading through… […]

September 27, 2025

Spotify has removed over 75 million “spammy tracks” from its platform in a sweeping crackdown on AI-generated content and fraudulent uploads. The move aims to protect artists from voice cloning, royalty manipulation, and mass-produced low-quality music that undermines creative integrity. Spotify’s updated policies now require transparency from AI developers and labels, including proper metadata and […]

September 27, 2025

Xiaomi didn’t just study Tesla—it dissected the cars and built the SU7 to outpace them on range, speed, and price.

September 27, 2025