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#mor-design

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

20 hours ago

Renovation

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.

fromPsychology Today

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.

#home-renovation

16 hours ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

16 hours ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

Data science

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.

Typography

fromNielsen Norman Group

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

The 3 C's of Informational Microcopy

Well-written informational microcopy must be clear, concise, and characterful to help users navigate interfaces effectively.

Berlin music

designboom's ultimate guide to milan design week 2026

Salone del Mobile 2026 showcases over 1,900 exhibitors, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and new curatorial directions in design.

Graphic design

fromBrad Frost

The Creative Infinite

AI as a design material allows anyone to create and iterate on ideas instantly, unlocking unprecedented creative potential.

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

Single Person / Offhand Practice

A vintage houseware gallery named 'Single Person' was established in a 60-square-meter venue previously used as a street dinner.

Renovation

Abbie Abbotsford Terrace / Eckersley Architects

Sunrise Garden Restaurant / M9 Design Studio

Sunrise Garden Restaurant transforms an industrial structure into a serene urban oasis, emphasizing greenery and sensory calm.

19 hours ago

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.

Renovation

PETEN / REIMS 502

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

Single Person / Offhand Practice

A vintage houseware gallery named 'Single Person' was established in a 60-square-meter venue previously used as a street dinner.

Renovation

Abbie Abbotsford Terrace / Eckersley Architects

Sunrise Garden Restaurant / M9 Design Studio

Sunrise Garden Restaurant transforms an industrial structure into a serene urban oasis, emphasizing greenery and sensory calm.

19 hours ago

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.

Renovation

PETEN / REIMS 502

more#architecture

5 hours ago

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

#tiny-house

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.

Fashion & style

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

The Best Outdoor Loveseats for Living Large

Curved outdoor loveseats enhance small spaces with style and modularity, making them ideal for thoughtful design in modest outdoor areas.

Typography

experimental book turns speech patterns into expressive, music-like visual language

Voice Print by Isabelle Tan redefines disfluencies in speech as meaningful aspects of identity through visual and typographic representation.

Gadgets

Carry Less, Own More: 7 Best Minimalist Tech Accessories Worth It - Yanko Design

Every object in your bag reflects your values and choices, with new tech accessories designed to be lightweight and efficient.

#furniture-design

6 hours ago

Design

This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

Design

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

Design

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

6 days ago

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

6 hours ago

This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Torque High Side Table redefines traditional side table design with innovative structural elements and enhanced functionality.

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

The LISBOA Lounge Chair features interchangeable seats, allowing adaptability to different living environments without changing the entire chair.

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

6 days ago

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

more#furniture-design

15 hours ago

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.

#design-principles

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

more#design-principles

2 weeks ago

Home Design for a Longer Life: Can a House Really Promote Longevity?

When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.

Wellness

Graphic design

fromwww.businessinsider.com

For Craft Sake: On the laws and principles behind good design

Craft is experiencing a resurgence in product design, emphasizing fundamental skills amidst the rise of generative AI and industry confusion.

Fashion & style

Stylists share 8 items you should get rid of from your spring wardrobe

Jean shorts and all-white sneakers are out this spring, replaced by colorful options and more refined styles.

2 weeks ago

Trend Alert: Standout Hardware That Packs a Punch - Remodelista

Lately we've noticed designers, artists, and even jewelers making their own collections of knobs, drawer pulls, and handles that are anything but an afterthought-they're a statement.

Web design

#home-decor

14 hours ago

Remodel

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

14 hours ago

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

more#home-decor

15 hours ago

This transparent speaker celebrates the beauty of sound engineering - Yanko Design

Transparent speakers transform internal structure into a visual highlight, merging engineering with design for a unique audio experience.

18 hours ago

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.

fromdomino

What to Do When Your Home Office Is Also Your Living Room

Transforming small spaces into functional work areas can be achieved with smart furniture choices and layout adjustments.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

UX design

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.

fromSlate Magazine

14 hours ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.

more#usability

#interior-design

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks So Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.

Real estate

28 Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Feel Effortless-and Market-Ready

Design

Rethinking Interior Surfaces, From Finishes to Frameworks

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks So Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.

Real estate

28 Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Feel Effortless-and Market-Ready

Design

Rethinking Interior Surfaces, From Finishes to Frameworks

more#interior-design

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!

UX design

Cars

fromLmnt

Have We Forgotten How to Design?

Waymo's partnership with DoorDash to manually close passenger car doors reveals a fundamental oversight in autonomous vehicle design, despite the availability of proven automated door technology.

9 hours ago

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.

5 Cool Desk Clocks That Actually Deserve a Spot on Your Desk in 2026 - Yanko Design

The right desk clock reflects personal values and enhances the workspace environment.

fromAol

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft in Brooklyn, transforming his space into a personal and professional growth opportunity.

fromTasting Table

8 hours ago

Reverse Your Fridge Door To Maximize Space In A Cramped Kitchen - Tasting Table

Reversible refrigerator doors can enhance kitchen flow, safety, and convenience by allowing for better placement and access.

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.

17 hours ago

7 Best Tiny Home Outdoor Accessories That Turn a 300-Square-Foot Yard Into an Actual Living Room - Yanko Design

Small outdoor spaces require thoughtful, multifunctional accessories that maximize utility and aesthetics.

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.

fromDesign Systems Report 2026

Design Systems Report 2026 - brought to you by zeroheight

Design systems are transitioning from inflated expectations to disillusionment, facing challenges in adoption, resource allocation, and executive support.

IKEA's Newest Kitchen Storage Collection Is Made of Bamboo Wood

IKEA's NALBLECKA collection offers stylish bamboo and metal shelves for practical countertop organization.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

Every designer on my team ships the same quality now

Figma's integration of AI agents blurs the line between AI-generated and human-designed outputs, raising questions about the value of design work.

LA real estate

fromAol

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

Micro-dens are small, enclosed multipurpose rooms gaining popularity as remote work and design trends shift away from open floor plans toward intentional, functional spaces.

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.

Rethinking design awards in an AI world

AI's integration into design necessitates a reevaluation of award judging criteria to acknowledge human creativity alongside automation.

#diy

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

fromWIRED

Remodel

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

fromWIRED

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.

more#diy

The Eames House Was Always Meant to Be Yours - Yanko Design

The Eames Pavilion System revives Charles and Ray Eames' vision for accessible modular architecture, drawing from their unpublished designs and ideas.

Kitchen of the Week: Hardware Store Finds and Thoughtful Storage for a Professional Chef - Remodelista

"The clients are a family of five who were already living in the Barcelona flat but wanted to give it new character through the redesign of the kitchen and bathrooms," says Muñoz. "Our focus was to update the spaces while maintaining continuity with the rest of the apartment, which has a lot of personality thanks to the clients."

Renovation

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.

more#design

IKEA's $20 Solid Wood Find Added Ample Storage to This Tiny Entryway

Clever vertical storage solutions can effectively organize small entryways and reduce clutter.

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.

5 days ago

Design engineers, UX Design's demise, forget your "lovable" products

Design Engineering merges visual design and front-end development, focusing on the intersection of design decisions and technical implementation.

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

5 days ago

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.

fromFast Company

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.

A Look Inside Wilson House: A Showcase of Laminate

Wilsonart celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting the historical significance of Wilson House, designed by founder Ralph Wilson's daughter, Bonnie.

This Living Room Was One Big Room - Now It's Three Smart Spaces

Creating flexible furniture solutions is essential for maximizing space in small apartments.

11 months ago

The Best Outdoor Pendant Lights of All Kinds

Outdoor pendant lights enhance ambiance and style in backyard settings with various designs and materials.

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.

Perforated Brick: A Humble Affordable Building Material with Many Uses

Perforated bricks are now used creatively in architecture for both structural and decorative purposes, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.

Why Does Everything Look Like WSA?

The 1970s aesthetic of New York's WSA building influences various modern spaces with its atmospheric design and emotional cues.

fromSilicon Canals

Minimalism had its moment: now designers say this aesthetic is dominating 2026 - Silicon Canals

Interior design is shifting from minimalist, sparse aesthetics to a colorful, textured maximalist revival emphasizing personality and lived-in warmth.