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August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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9. Houzz’s latest report reveals that 34 % of construction and design pros are using AI, saving over 3 hours a week and generating more than $108 k in annual productivity gains. Two‑thirds expect AI to reshape the industry within 5 years.
See report: st.hzcdn.com/static/econ/...
See report: st.hzcdn.com/static/econ/...
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
9. Houzz’s latest report reveals that 34 % of construction and design pros are using AI, saving over 3 hours a week and generating more than $108 k in annual productivity gains. Two‑thirds expect AI to reshape the industry within 5 years.
See report: st.hzcdn.com/static/econ/...
See report: st.hzcdn.com/static/econ/...
8. St. Petersburg’s planned Woodson African American Museum features a dynamic bronze‑toned facade and green roof. STORYN Studio’s design uses galleries and gardens to celebrate the diaspora and has already won global awards.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
8. St. Petersburg’s planned Woodson African American Museum features a dynamic bronze‑toned facade and green roof. STORYN Studio’s design uses galleries and gardens to celebrate the diaspora and has already won global awards.
7. Fabulism’s “Chaude Couture” raincoat uses woven rice straw to create a dome‑like garment that doubles as a tiny shelter. It challenges plastic rainwear with a natural, water‑repellent alternative.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
7. Fabulism’s “Chaude Couture” raincoat uses woven rice straw to create a dome‑like garment that doubles as a tiny shelter. It challenges plastic rainwear with a natural, water‑repellent alternative.
6. Zellerfeld and Havaianas have debuted a 3D‑printed flip‑flop with an integrated strap, rounded toe and recyclable material. Prototypes roll out this September as the brands explore mass production.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
6. Zellerfeld and Havaianas have debuted a 3D‑printed flip‑flop with an integrated strap, rounded toe and recyclable material. Prototypes roll out this September as the brands explore mass production.
5. Unopiù debuts a 150‑m² showroom at CLIMA Home in Miami’s Design District. The space features Mediterranean‑inspired collections by Matteo Thun, Benedetto Fasciana and others, bringing Italian outdoor living to Florida.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
5. Unopiù debuts a 150‑m² showroom at CLIMA Home in Miami’s Design District. The space features Mediterranean‑inspired collections by Matteo Thun, Benedetto Fasciana and others, bringing Italian outdoor living to Florida.
4. Designer Akhil Krishnan’s “Bindu – Water Poetics” turns cork and clay into ritualistic vessels that celebrate water. Pieces like the Pavita pot and Sanchaya container invite a slower, more mindful relationship with this resource.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
4. Designer Akhil Krishnan’s “Bindu – Water Poetics” turns cork and clay into ritualistic vessels that celebrate water. Pieces like the Pavita pot and Sanchaya container invite a slower, more mindful relationship with this resource.
3. Pentagram has reimagined the Royal Drawing School’s identity. A custom serif wordmark and “drawing window” echo the improvisation of observational drawing. The launch coincided with an exhibition opened by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
3. Pentagram has reimagined the Royal Drawing School’s identity. A custom serif wordmark and “drawing window” echo the improvisation of observational drawing. The launch coincided with an exhibition opened by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
2. OFFF touches down in Montréal this September. Hosted at SAT and curated by Caserne, the two‑day festival will bring global creatives together for talks, installations and digital art experiences.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
2. OFFF touches down in Montréal this September. Hosted at SAT and curated by Caserne, the two‑day festival will bring global creatives together for talks, installations and digital art experiences.
1. Aldi’s newest promotion swaps your loyalty card for skin art: the UK retailer is giving away temporary tattoos featuring its cult Specialbuy products. A survey shows Gen Z is far more willing than Boomers to ink their favorite brands.
August 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
1. Aldi’s newest promotion swaps your loyalty card for skin art: the UK retailer is giving away temporary tattoos featuring its cult Specialbuy products. A survey shows Gen Z is far more willing than Boomers to ink their favorite brands.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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8. The Iconfactory is selling off apps because generative‑AI tools have slashed demand for professional app‑design services, according to co‑founder Ged Maheux and developer Sean Heber.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
8. The Iconfactory is selling off apps because generative‑AI tools have slashed demand for professional app‑design services, according to co‑founder Ged Maheux and developer Sean Heber.
7. Herman Miller’s Land collection with Stine Aas features heirloom‑quality tables and consoles using oversized oak timbers and traditional joinery, sourced locally to cut its carbon footprint.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
7. Herman Miller’s Land collection with Stine Aas features heirloom‑quality tables and consoles using oversized oak timbers and traditional joinery, sourced locally to cut its carbon footprint.
6. DWR’s fall 2025 lineup features the petal‑legged Lorea table, BassamFellows’ New Canaan bookcases and Symme modular seating in varied sizes and finishes.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
6. DWR’s fall 2025 lineup features the petal‑legged Lorea table, BassamFellows’ New Canaan bookcases and Symme modular seating in varied sizes and finishes.
5. Collins transformed Muse Group into a “creative fluency” brand, unifying apps like Ultimate Guitar and Audacity under a bold, modular visual system.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
5. Collins transformed Muse Group into a “creative fluency” brand, unifying apps like Ultimate Guitar and Audacity under a bold, modular visual system.
4. Figma’s NYSE debut saw its shares jump 158 %, valuing the design‑software maker around $50B—more than double the price of Adobe’s scrapped buyout.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
4. Figma’s NYSE debut saw its shares jump 158 %, valuing the design‑software maker around $50B—more than double the price of Adobe’s scrapped buyout.
3. Reuben Wu’s “Thin Places” series uses drones and lasers to draw glowing lines over landscapes, blending technology with spirituality.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
3. Reuben Wu’s “Thin Places” series uses drones and lasers to draw glowing lines over landscapes, blending technology with spirituality.
2. Shelter is a new streaming service focused solely on architecture and design, featuring documentaries on biophilic design, prefab housing and more.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
2. Shelter is a new streaming service focused solely on architecture and design, featuring documentaries on biophilic design, prefab housing and more.
1. Journey will design interiors for Starlab, creating astronaut living spaces that blend narrative design and AI‑enabled infrastructure. Partners include Hilton and Airbus.
August 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
1. Journey will design interiors for Starlab, creating astronaut living spaces that blend narrative design and AI‑enabled infrastructure. Partners include Hilton and Airbus.