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The best artificial intelligence design of 2026

The artificial intelligence category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors systems, platforms, and UIs that leverage algorithms to positively impact the way we live.

On the Podcast: Paloma Elsesser Wants More Fearless Designers

For this Tuesday’s episode of “The Run-Through,” Chloe and Nicole are joined in the studio by model Paloma Elsesser.

R.I.P. Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher, Carol Burnett, and many more

Mackie, who dressed Hollywood for decades, was 87.

Montana Built a $107 Million Museum. Its Smallest Room Says a Lot About the Thought That Went Into Designing the Space

The Montana Heritage Center in Helena has a smudge room. It is open to the public and teaches non-Native visitors why a room dedicated to the burning of cleansing materials, a practice of many Indigenous cultures, is needed

"Why do we need more graphics?": 2010's Alan Wake was as photoreal as videogames ever needed to be, reckons original Thief designer

Former Thief: The Dark Project designer, Ion Storm game director, and sometime Spielberg collaborator Randy Smith Evergreen has shared his probably-incendiary view that photorealistic videogame graphics need not have advanced any further than Remedy's original Alan Wake .

Veteran Thief Designer Isn’t Convinced Games Need To Chase After AAA Visuals: ‘Why Do We Need More Graphics?’

Randy Smith Evergreen isn't convinced immersive sims need $200+ million budgets to succeed

8 New Things We Just Learned About World Of Warcraft: Forever From Its Lead Designers

No shaman tanks at launch, PvP progression, add-on restrictions, and more

Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US

Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang, which stormed a television station during a live broadcast in 2024, as a terrorist organisation as the Trump admi

London design "an international success story" says Sadiq Khan

With London Design Festival underway, we asked long-standing mayor of London Sadiq Khan for his thoughts on the festival and what to see this year.

Design Academy Eindhoven students reinvent the bathroom for a resource-scarce future

Tiles decorated with hair and a dissolving washbasin made of soap are among the student projects featured in Behind Closed Doors, an exhibition by the Design Academy Eindhoven and Kaldewei at Berlin design festival Currents.

Herman Miller updates Aeron Chair to ensure its "lasting design"

Promotion: American furniture design brand Herman Miller has been honing its Aeron office chair for decades, equipping it with innovative materials and features for modern workplaces.

Not A Hotel reveals design for giant Poké Ball guest room in Japan

Hotelier Not A Hotel has revealed its latest guesthouse will take the form of a human-sized Pokémon Poké Ball, nestled beside a lake in Hokkaido, Japan.

London has "the best architecture and interior design community in Europe" says Duncan Riches

As Shoreditch Design Week kicks off its inaugural edition at this year's London Design Festival, we interviewed creative director Duncan Riches about how he aims to bring design back to the east London neighbourhood.

Dr Squatch reveals Megan Fox soap collab designed to “drive people feral”

Dr Squatch has teamed up with Megan Fox for an extremely limited-edition soap and deodorant collection that the company says was designed to send people “absolutely feral.”

Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment

The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Bob Mackie, Famed Fashion Designer to Cher and More, Dead at 87

The “Sultan of Sequins” also worked closely with icons like Carol Burnett and Diana Ross

Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87

Bob Mackie, the Oscar-nominated and Tony- and Emmy-winning fashion designer who dressed Cher in her most eye-popping costumes, Barbra Streisand in her batwing gown in Funny Lady and sketched the design for Marilyn Monroe’s beaded white dress she wore to sing “Happy Birthday” to J

THR and Bvlgari Celebrate Emmy-Nominated (and Emmy-Winning) Costume Designers

The teams behind 'Fallout,' 'The Boys,' 'Love Story' and 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' celebrated their awards season recognition alongside legendary costume designers who turned out in support, at the event held in partnership with the Costume Designers Guild.

Honda changes F1 design boss after slow start to return

Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.

Venus Williams’s New Crate & Barrel Collection Was Inspired by Tennis and Milanese Design

“Tennis is a full-on gladiator sport,” Williams tells Vogue. “Design is a challenge that you get to yourself, and the creativity is endless.”

Bob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87

The 'Sultan of Sequins' won nine Emmys and earned three Oscar noms. 'A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed,' he once said.

Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the “Sultan of Sequins” known for creating flamboyant, show-stopping looks for divas like Cher and Diana Ross, died Monday.

Inzoi's director says he is 'very much focused on our core goals' as he announces a multiplayer roleplaying mode designed to be like Ready Player One

We all hoped that Inzoi would be the competitor to The Sims 4 that the life sim genre has needed for years.

AI safety is designed in the West, and failing users everywhere

OpenAI’s pause shows the risks of rapid AI development, as safety frameworks fail to account for non-Western languages and contexts where harms are felt most.

A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air

Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs.

Featured Gig: Learning Design at Brown University

Featured Gig: Learning Design at Brown University joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:00 AM 4 questions for Melissa Kane, Director of Online Program Development. Byline(s) Joshua Kim

Pion, an agent designed to run any company autonomously

Article URL: https://andonlabs.com/blog/why-we-built-pion Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49700477 Points: 411 # Comments: 513

A New NASA Design Turbocharges Nuclear Spacecraft

Summary NASA and industry engineers propose a synchronal bimodal nuclear rocket (S‑BNR) to dramatically cut transit times to destinations around the solar system, such as Mars, by combining nuclear thermal and electric propulsion.

Bob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87

⁠Hollywood designer ⁠Bob Mackie, ​known for making stars such as Cher and ​Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account.

Apple releases test of redesigned Siri AI before iPhone 18 hits stores this week

Following Apple's iPhone launch event last week, the company is releasing a redesigned Siri AI, though users may have to sign up for a waitlist.

From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures

Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

Google Wallet stacked design spotted as rumors of a return to iOS heat up

The carousel could be on its way out

The Hypebeast Guide to London Design Festival 2026

September is here, which means the London Design Festival is back for its 24th edition, running from 12–20 September.The map has shifted a little.

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie who designed for Cher and Dolly Parton dies aged 87

The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

Cher Remembers Bob Mackie After Legendary Designer Dies at 87: ‘Good Nite Sweet Prince’

Sabrina Carpenter & Pink also paid tribute.

Designer to the stars Bob Mackie dies at 87

Designer Bob Mackie Has Died at 87

“His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” a statement on his social media accounts read.

Meet Evelina, the 23-Year-Old Who Designed NYFW's Best Barely-There Shoes

A pair of shoes that resemble classic ped socks have captured the attention of Fashion Week attendees.

Bob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s died Monday at 87.

Bob Mackie, Designer Who ‘Dressed Every Spangly Woman in Show Business,’ Dies at 87 - The New York Times

Bob Mackie, Designer Who ‘Dressed Every Spangly Woman in Show Business,’ Dies at 87 The New York Times Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher, Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, dead at 87 Fox News Bob Mackie: A Life in Pictures The New York Times Fashion and costume designer

Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS beta code that indicated Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone.

Fantastical 4.2 adds Siri AI, bigger widgets, and a refreshed Mac design

It’s iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate launch day, and Fantastical is here for it. The new version released today includes support for Apple’s major new operating systems. This includes Siri integration, a new widget size, and some nice Liquid Glass updates. more…

Designers and Computer Scientists Create New Decoy Fonts That Humans Can Read but A.I. Bots Cannot

To prevent the trawling and theft of human writing, font-makers are employing both old and new illusions to outsmart large language models

Rocket Audi Pour the TT's Design Language Into a Dual-Boiler Espresso Machine

Summary Rocket Espresso and Audi have co-developed a prosumer espresso machine built on the Rocket Bicocca portafilter platformThe design was worked up with the Audi Design Team and studio Valerio Cometti + V12Design, taking the Audi TT as its reference pointInside sit dual stain

The best architectural design of 2026

The architectural design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors buildings, structures, and interior designs that solve problems in the built environment.

The best accessible design of 2026

The accessible design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors projects that put accessibility front and center.

WhatsApp rolling out redesigned iPad interface with Mac-like sidebar

Following a few months of Liquid Glass beta testing , WhatsApp is expanding access to a redesigned interface for its iPad app, including a new Mac-like sidebar. Here are the details. more…

Apple researchers unveil SimpleDesign, a new AI model for protein design

In a new study, Apple researchers detail SimpleDesign, a streamlined AI model that can jointly generate protein sequences and structures. Here are the details. more…

For Google, design is the ultimate moat

Google—which created a search text field decades ago that’s been the front door to the internet ever since—is now defining how people interact with AI -infused services.

Meet Fast Company’s 2026 Design Companies of the Year

The design company of the year category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors companies whose holistic approach to design has resulted in compelling products, services, and experiences.

The best data design projects of 2026

The data design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors projects that harness the power of data to create better experiences for users, whether it’s an algorithm, a visualization, or an interface.

How North Face designed camping gear that works for every body

From the very first day that professional ski mountaineer and free skier Vasu Sojitra signed on as a North Face –sponsored athlete in 2017, he campaigned for the brand to incorporate more elements of universal design into its product line.

The best design of 2026 from North American companies

The North America category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors the most innovative designs from the region.

This sleek POS system is designed to take on Stripe

Payment terminals have long been treated as commodity hardware: functional, forgettable devices designed more for back-office utility than customer experience.

The best Latin American designs of 2026

The Latin America category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors the most innovative designs from the Latin American region.

The best designs of 2026 from Europe, Middle East, and Africa

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa design category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors products, packaging, and built projects designed to eliminate waste and reuse resources.

Yoto designed the cutest way to get kids off screens

As algorithms and endless feeds increasingly shape children’s technology, the Yoto Mini—the winner of the 2026 Innovation by Design award in Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa —is a portable audio player that gives children the freedom to explore stories and music withou

Red facade "evoking a hedgehog" wraps ice hockey arena by Chybík + Krištof

A zigzagging red facade and rooftop running track are among the key features of Jihlava Municipal Arena, completed by architecture studio Chybík + Krištof in the Czech Republic.

Vipp453 Swivel chair by Vipp

Dezeen Showroom: modernist style and high levels of comfort combine in the Vipp453 Swivel chair, created by Danish brand Vipp for both conference rooms and home offices.

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When a home is freed from the complex demands of multi-generational living and serves only the long-term residence of a single individual, the conventional order of domestic life becomes open to reinterpretation.

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Hidden Forces is a research project dedicated to the less visible dimensions that contribute to shaping architecture.

World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade. The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size

The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation. But landmasses near the poles look larger than their actual relative sizes, and those near the equator look much smaller

Verstappen to F1: Consult drivers on new circuits

Max Verstappen has called on Formula 1 to consult drivers when designing new circuits amid concerns there will be no overtaking at Sunday's inaugural race at the all-new Madring.

Jet-powered drones pose a new threat to Ukraine – can they be stopped?

Ukraine is racing to design faster, more capable interceptor drones to tackle Russia's new generation of jet-powered Shahed attack drones

Tripura, the Northeast’s overlooked destination, gets a new luxury stay

Chapter Hotels & Resorts arrives on the shores of Rudrasagar Lake, bringing design, food and local culture into focus

New York beach home by BAAO contains a "house within a house"

Indents and slices across an offset gabled volume bring natural light into this beach house in Queens, New York, by Brooklyn-based BAAO Studio.

Seven interiors where billiard tables are available on cue

From bars and hotels to private homes, this lookbook explores interiors where billiard tables are on hand for spontaneous games.

Johan Sundberg Arkitektur nestles timber summer house within Swedish woodland

Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has designed the Pine House holiday home with a cross-shaped plan that stretches into its forested site in southern Sweden.

HS2 excavations used to create biscuit-like tiles for Old Oak Common station

Designers Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad and Rafael El Baz have used traditional biscuit moulds to create Sweet Terrain, a collection of wall tiles for a HS2 station made from clay excavated during its construction.

"Is touching really asking too much?"

Look-but-don't-touch design exhibitions are inherently unfulfilling so it's good that some designers are finding ways to let people properly interact with their work, writes Alice Fisher.

Colar angles home and studio to face surrounding hills in Mexico

White lime-rendered walls frame Casa Amona, a two-storey home and studio in Mexico, designed by local architecture studio Colar to support multi-generational living.

Studio Saar tops LDF pavilion with police and rain shields

This year's London Design Festival landmark project, The Pangolin Shield, explores Britain and India's colonial history through a bamboo-grid pavilion covered with shields used both for protection and aggression.

Lualdi develops vision for contemporary interiors based on architectural systems

Promotion: Italian company Lualdi has evolved its architectural door designs from the likes of Piero Lissoni and Kokaistudios to encompass partitioning and panelling systems, bringing sophistication and coherence to interior schemes.

Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture uses trapezoid motifs for concrete housing in Tokyo

Trapezoidal motifs appear throughout this concrete condominium block in Tokyo, designed by Japanese studio Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture.

Gonzalo Bardach balances "thick walls and filtering planes" at Casa JR in Argentina

Local studio Gonzalo Bardach Architecture has created a concrete house with shading screens and green roofs for "atmospheres that support everyday inhabitation with calm and depth" in Argentina.

Horse-mounted ecological regeneration system among projects by IE University

Dezeen School Shows: a portable structure made from natural materials that disperses native seed types from horseback is among projects by IE University students.

Lee Broom evokes 1970s glamour with The Chant Chambers installation

Designer Lee Broom has created an "atmospheric environment" in his Shoreditch showroom with The Chant Chambers, an installation showcasing his glass-block Chant lighting collection at London Design Festival.

Poorly fitting sports bras are forcing some women and girls away from sport – new research

Most decision-makers in sport think girls and women would benefit from learning about sports bra design, fit and support. Less than 1% offer this education.

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Designing homes in tropical climates is often associated primarily with responding to intense sunlight and high temperatures.

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Tsukumo Kiln is a ceramic studio located in the rural landscape of Kobe , Japan.