NFS-inspired DAB 1 Alpha electric bike touts a recyclable battery and wireless charger - Yanko Design
DAB Motors introduces the production-ready DAB 1α electric bike inspired by BMX, video games, and trail bikes, offering unique design elements and futuristic features. [ more ]
Leveraging LLMs in product design: opportunities and challenges
1. Building effective teams requires an understanding of the various roles and personalities within the team and how they can work together to achieve success. 2. Facilitating effective communication and collaboration within teams is essential for achieving team goals. 3. Creating an environment of trust and mutual respect can help foster team
8 Design Systems for UX Designers to build better products
Design systems are a collection of reusable components, guidelines, and principles that help designers create consistent and efficient user interfaces.They can save time, streamline collaboration, and enhance user experience.In this article, we'll explore 8 popular design systems that UX designers can learn from and leverage in their work.
AI won't replace designers, but designers who use AI will replace those who don't.Similar to how calculators were once thought to replace mathematicians, many fear that AI will replace designers.However, this is a misconception.Just as calculators didn't replace mathematicians, AI won't replace designers either.
Junior UX Designers, Never Stop Doing These 5 Things
The best way to get a well-rounded experience in UX is to expose yourself to different UX roles and responsibilities.UX disciplines include but are not limited to design, content writing, and research.These areas are the core fundamentals of what shapes a successful user experience.UX content writers are experts in crafting language that resonates with users and helps them achieve their goals.
Our team is proud to present OverVue 9.0 as part of the OS Labs Tech Accelerator.Build, customize and visualize your Vue applications all in one space.What is OverVue ?OverVue is a Vue prototyping tool that empowers the user to compose their own custom applications and export a Vue project that is ready for development.
Capella hotel takes over former government building in Sydney
Architecture firm Make and interior design practice BAR Studio have converted Sydney's heritage-listed Department of Education building into the latest outpost from Capella Hotels.The adaptive reuse project involved adding a modern extension with curved glass corners to the building's roof, set back from its sandstone facade to respect the original Edwardian Baroque architecture.
Gensler and Civilian transform Detroit post office into technology centre
American architecture studio Gensler and interior design studio Civilian have restored the historic Book Depository building in Detroit and transformed it into the headquarters for technology company Newlab.Gensler and Civilian transformed the art deco building to be usable by tech companies, adding purpose-built prototyping labs, open-plan co-working spaces and outdoor green spaces.
When Your New Home Is a Blank Slate, Call Flegel's
Moving into a new home can be an amazing opportunity to redesign from scratch, so that everything from the furnishings and accessories to lighting, carpeting and more can be coordinated and made to fit the style and architecture of the new home.
Jack Evans' mix-and-match zine assembles doodles, scraps and abandoned projects
Jack created a zine from sketches collected over three years, embracing the variety in styles for an unpredictable and discovery-filled experience.
Some original concepts were abandoned, like the 'Five Fountains' idea, influenced by another artist's zine. Roman imagery in the zine reflects Jack's interests and a humorous coincidence. [ more ]
DJ Lani Love is looking for a website refresh to match her rising success, specifically attracting more deals with luxury brands and creating an easy-to-find event schedule.
Design elements like bold colors, strong imagery, large text, and ample white space were inspired by client preferences and references for DJ Lani Love's website refresh. [ more ]
Dezeen's top 10 restaurant and bar interiors of 2022
For the latest roundup in Dezeen's review of 2022, we have selected 10 restaurant and bar interiors published this year, including a coastal cocktail bar in Italy and a space-themed cafe in South Korea.This year's roundup 0f restaurant and bar interiors also features a European-influenced eatery in a palatial hotel in Salt Lake City, a bar with floors that were designed to look like the flooded streets of Venice and a monochromatic Chinese restaurant.
The Most Unnecessary-and Most Valuable-Builder Upgrades for Your New-Construction Home
When buying a new-construction home, you're presented with a variety of fixtures and amenities to choose from: Would you prefer white Shaker or wooden flat-panel cabinets?
Easy Decorating Ideas for the Perfect Summer Season - Yanko Design
The beauty of summer lies in its vibrant energy, refreshing color schemes, and seasonal accents that capture its essence.It's also a time of celebration, associated with breezy attire, chilled beverages, blooming flowers, sunny beach days, outdoor barbecues, exciting vacations, mesmerizing sunsets, and joyful outdoor play.
1. Effective communication is essential for successful collaboration across teams and organizations. 2. Communication strategies should be tailored to the specific audience, contextualizing messages to ensure maximum effectiveness. 3. It is important to ensure that communication is timely and efficient, leveraging technology to streamline processes and drive engagement.
The Poco F5 series is launching globally on May 9, but today the lineup appeared on the company website in the UAE.The Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro are up with all their specs and images, and we are just missing the prices, which are likely to be introduced at the global event tomorrow.Poco F5 Pro This smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and three memory combinations.
Smorgasbord Studio crafts a precise and sharp identity for a bespoke knife brand
Perhaps the identity's most eye catching feature is its logotype, with letters crafted from sharp lines but with a spruced up gothic feel offering instant impact.It was after completing rough sketches that the team realised that a contemporary black letter could be a strong option, subsequently enlisting the help of typographer and lettering artist, Alisa Burzic.
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12 Kitchen Trends To Avoid In 2023: Experts Weigh In
Trends are cyclical, and while there's a chance linoleum flooring come back in style, if you intend to undertake a full-on kitchen remodel, the last thing you want to do is pick a trend that's outdated or overdone.After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and whatever design choices you make can set the tone for the rest of your home's design.
A Hand-Pulled Noodle Sensation Opens a Permanent Spot in Culver City
One of LA's most popular noodle pop-ups from early 2020 was Bang Bang Noodles, which offered a bit of a show from seasoned journeyman chef Robert Lee, who prepared X'ian-style biang-biang mian for eager diners in Highland Park.Lee, who worked at upscale restaurants in San Sebastian, New York City, and LA, would slap noodles across a board for all to see.
Version control is a skill UX can learn to make their lives easier
Version control for your design prototypes is one of those things you never think about until you desperately need it.Version control is so essential that many Engineers will devote time and effort to build or buy these systems because it tracks changes across systems and programs.It might seem like overkill for designing, but when you need:
A scaled-back version for Engineering, A no-limits version for Product teams or Executives One for each user test, and Your workspace version
You'll be glad that design software has version control tools.
Weird and delicious Bar Chelou is the next place you should eat
After you've devoured toast covered with shelled clams and near-molten leeks alongside a few intricately garnished plates of vegetables, and tried not to fill up completely on trout and pork chop entrees, the lemon-chamomile semifreddo at Bar Chelou deserves an honest share of your evening's appetite.
FTC warns tech companies against AI shenanigans that harm consumers | Engadget
NurPhoto via Getty Images Since its establishment in 1914, the US Federal Trade Commission has stood as a bulwark against the fraud, deception, and shady dealings that American consumers face every day - fining brands that "review hijack" Amazon listings, making it easier to cancel magazine subscriptions and blocking exploitative ad targeting.
The Real Future Of A.I. In Design-It's Not What You Think
There are some wonderful companies including my personal favorite Diagram that are actively working to create an A.I. powered "companion" that sits in your existing design tool and assists you with your work.This could be as simple as fixing basic errors and mistakes, or as complex as making your designs for you.
Adjaye Associates unveils Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi
The Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex designed by architect David Adjaye that contains a church, a synagogue and a mosque, has opened in Abu Dhabi.Located on Saadiyat Island - a cultural hub positioned off the coast of Abu Dhabi - the project incorporates three separate houses of worship for the three Abrahamic religions Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
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U.S. Copyright Office Clarifies Limits of Copyright for AI-Generated Works
"In one sense this is a success, in that the registration is still valid and active.However, it is the most limited a copyright registration can be and it doesn't resolve the core questions about copyright in AI-assisted works."- Van Lindberg The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) this week finalized its refusal to uphold, in part, a registration it issued to Kristina Kashtanova for a graphic novel that contained generative artwork and human story and design elements.
Midcentury Glass House in New Jersey Offers NYC Skyline Views for Under $1M
Realtor.comA midcentury modern home, designed by the same architect who conceived Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art and Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, is for sale in Montclair, NJ.This is the first time in more than 50 years the well-preserved property has been on the market.Offers have already come in for the mint-condition house, which is listed for $949,000; but none has been accepted so far.
Tech layoffs continue, and as companies deliver more letters, there are some repeated topics.For The Washington Post, Hamza Shaban, Luis Melgar, and Leslie Shapiro parsed out the patterns:
The Post analyzed 48 publicly available memos from tech companies ranging from start-ups that have raised at least $50 million to trillion-dollar giants that have announced layoffs since last summer.
First of all, I would like to introduce you to a new type of blog called Principles of UI Design, where I will provide examples and explain UI Design fundamentals.Focusing mainly on UI design principles and concepts.In this article, we're going to talk about the principles of visual hierarchy in UI design.
Lemon8: How to create your first post on the hottest new social network
Lemon8 Lemon8, an Instagram-like lifestyle app from ByteDance (the creators of TikTok), has welcomed a swath of creators within the last week.Lemon8 is a platform for creators to share photos and short videos about wellness, travel, food, and beauty.Also: The best ring lights: Level up your TikToks If you want to get in on the Lemon8 hype and try your luck at being an early adopter of the hottest new social media app, here's how to start creating your first post.
CFPB bans RMK Financial Corporation from mortgage lending industry
"Even after the 2015 law enforcement order, RMK continued to lie to military families by falsely implying government endorsement of its home loans," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement.The Ontario, California-based firm engaged in a "series of repeat offenses, including disseminating millions of mortgage advertisements to military families that deceptively used fake U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seals, the Federal Housing Administration ( FHA) logo, and other language or design elements to falsely imply that RMK was affiliated with the government," the CFPB said.
This all-black house with vertical steel slats in Barcelona is the definition of a modern family home - Yanko Design
Black is a really strong and powerful color, that most of us often run away from!Especially when it comes to using it in our homes.However, when implemented correctly, black can radiate a very modern and minimal feel, creating an aesthetic that instantly leaves you feeling calm and balanced.Spanish architecture Studio MDAMMM transformed a single-family home in Barcelona into a stunning all-black structure, with the home's key-design elements shining bright.
Whether you need a lightweight laptop with a long battery life or something more powerful with discrete graphics, we've found savings across a variety of notebook form factors.Most of the laptops in our list come with Intel's 12th Gen mobile processor, and a few include discrete GPUs.Even though it's on the premium end of the pricing spectrum, the best deal we found is on Dell's XPS 15 laptop, which is available for $500 off its retail price.
This leather-covered chair folds flat like a folder for easy storage - Yanko Design
Most people dream of owning eye-catching furniture, but not everyone has room for fancy yet large tables or distinctive but voluminous seats.Space becomes even more of a problem if you find yourself hosting guests once in a while, but not often enough to warrant purchasing permanent chairs in your already cramped living quarters.
Not just any old plan or approach will do when opening a new business, nor will it suffice when building and launching an online store - even if the underlying business is already a successful one.
This 'transparent' motorcycle made with bulletproof glass panels promises the most exciting ride ever - Yanko Design
No, Nothing didn't design an e-bike... this piece was designed for the LBM (Leo Brutal Motorcycle) workshop using bulletproof glass as its primary material.Named the Nu'Clear (because it's new and clear), this unusual two-wheeler looks like nothing you've ever seen because while most motorcycles opt for large fairings and body parts to build character, the Nu'Clear goes the absolute opposite route by being transparent in its approach... no literally!
Makeover of Greenpoint's Polonaise Terrace Gets Green Light From Landmarks
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously this morning to support a developer's plans to transform Greenpoint's iconic Polonaise Terrace into a modern four-story gray brick office and retail building, which some community members had complained lacked originality.The plans for the redevelopment were first brought before the commission in November, where the attorney and architect for the owners, 144 Point Break LLC, told commissioners they planned to do an interior gut renovation of the existing building, enlarge it to four stories and install a new facade that is modern but respectful of the fabric and character of the historic district.
Makeover of Greenpoint's Polonaise Terrace gets green light from Landmarks * Brooklyn Paper
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 24 to support a developer's plans to transform Greenpoint's iconic Polonaise Terrace into a modern four-story gray brick office and retail building, which some community members had complained lacked originality.The plans for the redevelopment were first brought before the commission in November, where the attorney and architect for the owners, 144 Point Break LLC, told commissioners they planned to do an interior gut renovation of the existing building, enlarge it to four stories and install a new facade that is modern but respectful of the fabric and character of the historic district.
Fortnite' maker Epic Games to pay $520 million in record-breaking FTC settlement
Epic Games, maker of the hit video game Fortnite, has agreed to pay a total of $520 million to settle US government allegations that it misled millions of players, including children and teens, into making unintended purchases and that it violated a landmark federal children's privacy law.As part of the agreement, Epic will pay $275 million to the US government to resolve claims it violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by gathering the personal information of kids under the age of 13 without first receiving their parents' verifiable consent.
Wizards unveil throwback uniforms to mark 25 years since they ditched Bullets
To celebrate 25 years since they dropped their Bullets name, the Washington Wizards will wear white, blue and bronze uniforms like the ones they debuted in 1997 for select games this season.
Dezeen Showroom: Canadian furniture company Allseating and industrial designer Mike Shields have collaborated to create a seating collection that adds a "home-like" feel to workplace and corporate settings.Rühe - named after the German word for rest - is a seating range that contains different sizes of chairs and sofas for use across public interiors.
Quirky in Omaha: Historic Carriage House Reimagined by Artist Inspires Awe and Whimsy
Realtor.com It's hoping to inspire a buyer for $425,000.The 1,162-square-foot house dates to the early 1900s, when it was a carriage house for a nearby home.Local artist Eddith Buis reimagined it in 2008, when she took it down to the studs with the help of architect and artist Eddy Santamaria."It's futuristic; it's advanced for its time.
H-E-B sets opening date for first multi-level Austin store at Lake Austin Boulevard
AUSTIN, Texas (CultureMap Austin) In exciting news for Central and West Austinites, H-E-B's highly anticipated takeover of the corner lot at Exposition and Lake Austin boulevards finally has an opening date: February 15, 2023.And in exciting news for all Austinites, the store will be the first multi-level H-E-B in the city, with several exciting new features.
Interstate 5 Bridge Project Cost Estimate Raises to $7.5 Billion
The long-planned replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver is expected to cost between $5 billion and $7.5 billion, new project estimates show.The new estimate-developed by Oregon and Washington's joint project taskforce, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR)-is approximately a 56 percent increase over the 2020 cost estimate, which pegged the project at $3.2 billion to $4.8 billion based on a previous iteration of the project.
I know first-hand how tedious the design process can be, and because of that, I constantly try refining it to ensure my work is up-to-the-mark and less time-consuming.That's why I wanted to share some of my favorite plugins with you.These ten Figma plugins have helped me immensely.With just a few clicks, I can transform how I work with design elements, collaborate on projects with others or even automate some tasks altogether - saving valuable time for other creative pursuits.
ANALYSIS: Can New York Mandate Speed Governors on New Cars?
In the absence of federal standards, can New York legislate speed governors and limit the blind spots on SUVs?We'll find out.A state bill would proscribe SUVs, like this one, with huge blind spots.
ANALYSIS: Can New York Mandate Speed Governors on New Cars?
In the absence of federal standards, can New York legislate speed governors and limit the blind spots on SUVs?We'll find out.A state bill would proscribe SUVs, like this one, with huge blind spots.
Fossil announces Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch with two-week battery and Alexa support
Fossil has unveiled its next-generation Hybrid smartwatch for those who prefer a more classic look with some of the smart features of modern smartwatches.
One of CA's Hottest Craft Beer Companies Just Bought Up a Bunch of LA Brewpubs
Star Central Coast beer brand Figueroa Mountain is expanding into Los Angeles in a big way, as part of a partnership with the Tony Yanow-founded ABC Pubs.
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center Announces Completion of Four New Culinary Destinations and Remodeled Lobby
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center has announced the competition of a $12 million renovation to the hotel's public spaces and dining outlets which includes the addition of four new food and beverage concepts: Top Draft, Centennial Grounds, New South Kitchen and Vues Lobby Bar.
Logitech expands its MX series with a new Mechanical Keyboard and the Master 3S Mouse - Yanko Design
Sitting at the nexus of professional hardware and gaming hardware, the Logitech MX series gives its power-users a taste of great mechanical action along with precision tools.