What they're saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, April 8
Fashion Week Brooklyn showcasing national/international designers in Bed-Stuy. FWBK by BKStyle Foundation promotes emerging fashion creatives. Program highlights 'Fashion is Art' concept.
JW Anderson and Loewe: How Jonathan Anderson Crafted Two Masterpieces
Jonathan Anderson’s dual brand collections reveal ideological connections rather than simple aesthetic mirrors, reflecting deeper themes than just fashion.
NYC Designers Let Me In on Their Address Books-7 Tailors, Cobblers, and More They Have on Speed Dial
NYC's fashion designers rely on expert artisans for flawless garments, making these behind-the-scenes professionals crucial to the fashion industry.
Meet the Olympic Uniform Designers Who Won Over the Internet
The fashion-forward Olympic uniforms of smaller nations like Mongolia, Czech Republic, and Haiti are gaining global attention and recognition.
Redefining American Style
Fashion is becoming a platform for political expression, addressing key societal issues on the runways of New York.
Unleashing Creativity: Over 100 Global Talents to Illuminate FASHIONCLASH 2024 - KALTBLUT Magazine
FASHIONCLASH Festival celebrates contemporary fashion and artistic expression with over 100 designers showcasing their work in Maastricht from November 15-17, 2024.
What they're saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, April 8
Fashion Week Brooklyn showcasing national/international designers in Bed-Stuy. FWBK by BKStyle Foundation promotes emerging fashion creatives. Program highlights 'Fashion is Art' concept.
JW Anderson and Loewe: How Jonathan Anderson Crafted Two Masterpieces
Jonathan Anderson’s dual brand collections reveal ideological connections rather than simple aesthetic mirrors, reflecting deeper themes than just fashion.
NYC Designers Let Me In on Their Address Books-7 Tailors, Cobblers, and More They Have on Speed Dial
NYC's fashion designers rely on expert artisans for flawless garments, making these behind-the-scenes professionals crucial to the fashion industry.
Meet the Olympic Uniform Designers Who Won Over the Internet
The fashion-forward Olympic uniforms of smaller nations like Mongolia, Czech Republic, and Haiti are gaining global attention and recognition.
Redefining American Style
Fashion is becoming a platform for political expression, addressing key societal issues on the runways of New York.
Unleashing Creativity: Over 100 Global Talents to Illuminate FASHIONCLASH 2024 - KALTBLUT Magazine
FASHIONCLASH Festival celebrates contemporary fashion and artistic expression with over 100 designers showcasing their work in Maastricht from November 15-17, 2024.
2025 Will Be All About Personal Style and Individuality
The spring 2025 fashion runways emphasize individuality and personal style over uniformity driven by internet algorithms.
New York Has Spoken-These Are the It Trends to Know for Spring 2025
New York Fashion Week showcased captivating designs and celebrity moments despite a reduced schedule, highlighting vibrant creativity in the fashion scene.
Take It From a Woman: You Should Be Wearing Suede. And So Should She.
Suede has become the dominant fabric for fall fashion, appearing in a wide array of styles and pieces.
Raid The Archives: This Once-Dated Jewelry Item is Now a Major 2024 Trend
Retro styles from the 1950s like brooches are making a comeback in spring 2024 fashion trends.
Designers are incorporating brooches and pins into their collections, reflecting the street style scene during fashion month.
Talk of the Town: The Top Trends to Know From New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week is alive and well, with strong collections from established designers and emerging talent.
Trends for the season include corporate-coded attire and dramatic furry coats.
The Top Trends From NYFW According To Our Editors
Fur remains a key trend with designers like Prabal Gurung and Khaite showcasing reinventions of fur on New York Fashion Week runways.
Sultry workwear with 'boss-girl energy' was a notable trend at NYFW, signaling a new spin on traditional office attire.
2025 Will Be All About Personal Style and Individuality
The spring 2025 fashion runways emphasize individuality and personal style over uniformity driven by internet algorithms.
New York Has Spoken-These Are the It Trends to Know for Spring 2025
New York Fashion Week showcased captivating designs and celebrity moments despite a reduced schedule, highlighting vibrant creativity in the fashion scene.
Take It From a Woman: You Should Be Wearing Suede. And So Should She.
Suede has become the dominant fabric for fall fashion, appearing in a wide array of styles and pieces.
Raid The Archives: This Once-Dated Jewelry Item is Now a Major 2024 Trend
Retro styles from the 1950s like brooches are making a comeback in spring 2024 fashion trends.
Designers are incorporating brooches and pins into their collections, reflecting the street style scene during fashion month.
Talk of the Town: The Top Trends to Know From New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week is alive and well, with strong collections from established designers and emerging talent.
Trends for the season include corporate-coded attire and dramatic furry coats.
The Top Trends From NYFW According To Our Editors
Fur remains a key trend with designers like Prabal Gurung and Khaite showcasing reinventions of fur on New York Fashion Week runways.
Sultry workwear with 'boss-girl energy' was a notable trend at NYFW, signaling a new spin on traditional office attire.
San Francisco's fashion scene may not prioritize formalwear, yet its fashion week features emerging talent and creative designs.
45th SF Decorator Showcase transforms Bliss Estate into a sensory garden of delight.
The Baker Street stairs house at 2898 Broadway is a captivating visual space featured in films, designed with immersive experiences, available for $32 million, showcasing various designer rooms.
Did you know there's an SF Fashion Week?
San Francisco's fashion scene may not prioritize formalwear, yet its fashion week features emerging talent and creative designs.
45th SF Decorator Showcase transforms Bliss Estate into a sensory garden of delight.
The Baker Street stairs house at 2898 Broadway is a captivating visual space featured in films, designed with immersive experiences, available for $32 million, showcasing various designer rooms.
Figma AI tools: I'm not worried about my job anytime soon
Figma AI tools offer valuable features but won't replace the nuanced work of designers. Designers add value through storytelling and knowledge.
Figma AI tools: I'm not worried about my job anytime soon
Designers are valued for storytelling and knowledge, not just artifact creation. Figma AI tools have potential but may struggle with nuanced experiences. Features can enhance workflow, but some may still feel like toys.
Figma AI tools: I'm not worried about my job anytime soon
Figma AI tools offer valuable features but won't replace the nuanced work of designers. Designers add value through storytelling and knowledge.
Figma AI tools: I'm not worried about my job anytime soon
Designers are valued for storytelling and knowledge, not just artifact creation. Figma AI tools have potential but may struggle with nuanced experiences. Features can enhance workflow, but some may still feel like toys.
The Art and Science of Annotations in Dev Mode | Figma Blog
Annotations in Figma aim to bridge the gap between designers and developers by providing a centralized place for non-visual requirements.
Annotations address design qualities that can't be captured in the design itself and provide a platform for expressing attributes like accessibility properties and interactive behavior.
Creating design specs for smoother developer handoff - LogRocket Blog
Designers focus on UI detail; developers prioritize functionality.
Create design spec for better collaboration and avoid rework.
Transforming The Relationship Between Designers And Developers - Smashing Magazine
Effective collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for product quality and customer experience.
The Art and Science of Annotations in Dev Mode | Figma Blog
Annotations in Figma aim to bridge the gap between designers and developers by providing a centralized place for non-visual requirements.
Annotations address design qualities that can't be captured in the design itself and provide a platform for expressing attributes like accessibility properties and interactive behavior.
Creating design specs for smoother developer handoff - LogRocket Blog
Designers focus on UI detail; developers prioritize functionality.
Create design spec for better collaboration and avoid rework.
Transforming The Relationship Between Designers And Developers - Smashing Magazine
Effective collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for product quality and customer experience.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Phillip Lim's Crafting Selfhood
Crafting Selfhood showcases 13 Asian American female identifying artists and designers in New York City, sharing insights on creative processes and identities.
What to see at New York Design Week 2024
NYCxDesign 2024 showcases local and international designers, exhibitions, and events in Manhattan and Brooklyn from 16-23 May.
What is product design today? 100 great designers weigh in
The book 'Designed for Life' showcases 100 innovative product designers and their diverse creations, reflecting the evolving landscape of design in 2024 and beyond.
Beyond numbers: Proving the value of design(ers)
Designers should understand the language of business to stay relevant.
Moving up as a designer often involves proving worth through measurable metrics.
What is product design today? 100 great designers weigh in
The book 'Designed for Life' showcases 100 innovative product designers and their diverse creations, reflecting the evolving landscape of design in 2024 and beyond.
Beyond numbers: Proving the value of design(ers)
Designers should understand the language of business to stay relevant.
Moving up as a designer often involves proving worth through measurable metrics.
Designers struggle to explain their roles, with even CEOs lacking understanding of design leadership.
Designers should consider focusing on expanding their definition of the 'business case' rather than trying to prove their worth by seeking a 'seat at the table.'
A designer's role is NOT "at the table"
Designers struggle to explain their roles to others, including CEOs.
Designers may need to redefine their role outside of the boardroom.
A designer's role is NOT "at the table"
Designers struggle to explain their roles, with even CEOs lacking understanding of design leadership.
Designers should consider focusing on expanding their definition of the 'business case' rather than trying to prove their worth by seeking a 'seat at the table.'
A designer's role is NOT "at the table"
Designers struggle to explain their roles to others, including CEOs.
Designers may need to redefine their role outside of the boardroom.
submit to A' design awards and competition 2024 inspired by a decade of winning design
The A' Design Awards and Competition is an internationally recognized platform that celebrates creativity and innovation across various disciplines.
The competition encourages designers of all skill levels and fields to submit their works, with over 100 different categories to apply to.
Top 10 Figma plugins for UX designers
Figma has plugins that make it easier to work with images and color palettes
Plugins like Unsplash, Image Palette, Coolors, ColorLabels, and Noisy Gradients provide useful functionality for designers in Figma
Designer engagement report | Matej Latin
Top problems for designers: lack of research, design strategy, and career progression.
The most critical lesson about Data: think indirectly
Designers often struggle with data due to a lack of understanding on how to start thinking indirectly about data.
Reference Studios introduces the 2nd edition of INTERVENTION - KALTBLUT Magazine
INTERVENTION by Reference Studios is a cutting-edge fashion event during Berlin Fashion Week, featuring renowned designers and promising German talents.
Apothecary Lamps, Shaker-Inspired Wall Hooks, and More Debut Design Collections
Colony's unique model charges American designers low fees for representation and provides an eight-month incubator for aspiring furniture designers.
UX court
Designers focusing on fine details face challenges akin to Judge Judy's courtroom drama.