We used to argue whether design was about aesthetics or about functionality. But in 2025, those conversations seemed downright quaint. Simpler debates for a simpler time. Now we’re wondering if craft ...

Rooms drenched in dusky shades (below left) have enjoyed a stretch of popularity. But Los Angeles kitchen designer Caren Rideau expects that in 2026, we’ll say goodbye to “the dominance of navy blue ...

This curated gift guide features a variety of designer items for fashion lovers. Popular fashion gifts include accessories like scarves, gloves, and sunglasses. Top designer brands to consider for ...

Affinity, which offers great alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, is popular for its one-time payment for a lifetime, as opposed to monthly recurring payments for Adobe ...

The market for high-end graphic design software just got weirder. Several years ago, I wrote “Consider Switching from Creative Cloud to Affinity V2” (5 December 2022) to encourage those who were ...

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The spring 2026 collections have barely gotten underway, but we already know it will be a season unlike any other. After what felt like an eternal stream of comings-and-goings, now is the moment for ...

Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company said in a statement shared Thursday on social media. "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the ...

Armani's company announced his death on Thursday. Giorgio Armani, the famed Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company announced on Thursday. "With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group ...

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, the Armani Group announced on Thursday. The designer is credited over his decades of practice with curating a quintessentially ...

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. America has long led the world in innovation, technological advancement, and design. But with a sprawling ecosystem of digital services offered to Americans, the ...

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