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fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

11 Interior Design Books Pros Reference (and Recommend!) Time and Again

Physical interior design books remain indispensable studio resources, offering tactile inspiration, historical depth, and enduring reference value that digital screens cannot fully replicate.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

BMW's new rebrand is so quiet you might miss it

BMW just made a subtle change to the logo on its latest car. The German automaker simplified the roundel on its new, fully electric BMW iX3 by removing the inner outlines of the logo. Most people won't even notice. So why bother? As luxury automakers adapt to an electric future, they're updating their branding too, and different companies have taken different approaches.
Cars
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

The Sexiest Midcentury Homes in AD Open Door History

10 years after 's final bow, the aesthetics of the era maintain a grip on modern design lovers as strong as Don Draper's mid-morning Old Fashioned. The show catalyzed the renewal of public interest in midcentury modern design with its depiction of geometric offices and warm, open residences. Like "hipster" or "democracy," though, the true definition of "midcentury modern" has steadily eroded from overuse and blatant misrepresentation on Facebook Marketplace. Its principles, however, endure.
Remodel
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Quiz: Is graphic design REALLY your passion? Prove it

Do you fancy yourself as a graphic design master? Think you know who designed all of the world's best logos, are au fait with design movements and know your collage from your mosaic?
Design
Design
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Former Birkenstock site in Marin County sold to Eames Institute for $36 million

Eames Institute to launch an art and design museum at the former Birkenstock campus in Novato.
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Windows 95's look and feel are more impressive than ever

Windows 95 simplified computing for users and introduced enduring design elements like the Start menu and taskbar.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Controversial Bay Area architect's 1908 project hits market for $2M

The Berkeley Hillside Club shaped California architecture, emphasizing harmony with nature and spurring the First Bay Tradition, which faced internal challenges.
1309 Arch St. exemplifies the innovative but controversial designs championed by the Berkeley Hillside Club's original members.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

The 50 Greatest Designers teaches you the design history you didn't know

The book highlights 50 influential designers, including many overlooked female figures, who have shaped modern design across various disciplines.
UX design
fromItsnicethat
4 months ago

This new film explores the radical legacy of architect and interior designer Eileen Gray and her iconic seaside villa, E.1027

Eileen Gray revolutionized early 20th-century design with her empathetic and comprehensive approach, despite facing challenges regarding authorship and recognition.
Typography
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The most influential design book you've never heard of

Walter Käch's 1949 manual 'Lettering' significantly influenced modern typeface design, inspiring creations like Helvetica and Univers.
UX design
fromFast Company
5 months ago

6 forgotten heroes of mid-century Modern design you need to know

Mid-century modernism remains popular, fueled by new products and interest in original designs, as explored in Dominic Bradbury's latest book.
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