Sony designed a customizable PlayStation controller. It’s going to make gaming better for everyone
Five years in the making, Sony designed its new Access controller for PlayStation to be adjustable to players’ specific needs. SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these under-the-radar female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
Inside Savannah College of Art and Design’s never-ending quest to find creatives good jobs
Under the leadership of its founder, Paula Wallace, SCAD has grown into a global brand. But is what’s good for SCAD good for design? Paula Wallace has invited me to tea. The founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCA.....»»
Loog’s clever new instrument looks like a keyboard but sounds like the real thing
The Loog Piano may be a fun, kid-size instrument, but that doesn’t mean it should look or sound like one. In 2010, Rafael Atijas set out to reimagine the kids’ guitar by making it fun, approachable, and appropriately sized for children.....»»
Wendy’s just redesigned itself for the Uber Eats era
The company says its new restaurant designs can churn out 400 times more digital orders. Back in 2017, officials executives at the burger chain Wendy’s took a look at their restaurants and noticed a surprising trend. The restaurants, often a.....»»
A linguist explains how ‘address terms’ became such a social minefield
‘Dude,’ ‘ladies,’ ‘bro,’ “y’all‘—these address terms are complicated because their meaning changes so often. A male colleague could be forgiven for not knowing if using “gu.....»»
Lululemon’s Align pants are soft, but its new material is even softer
The activewear brand struck gold with its Nulu fabric. Now it’s releasing a new version that’s even more comfortable. In 2015, Lululemon struck gold. After years of research and development in its Vancouver labs, Lululemon’s des.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these other female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
Don’t tell me to hug a machine. Why we must design a better mammogram experience
Design Bridge and Partners Kris Rossi says it’s time to design something that encourages women to get screened—particularly the third of women who aren’t getting it. Let’s set the scene: Pink ribbons are everywhere, and t.....»»
Hollywood still gets Indigenous costumes wrong. This designer wants to change that
For costume designer Carmen Thompson, accurate and respectful portrayals of Indigenous peoples require intense attention to detail. Carmen Thompson, a Ditidaht/Kyuquot/Coast Salish award-winning costume designer, writer, and showrunner, describes a.....»»
A super group of companies reveals an icon to combat misinformation. It may just confuse things more
A new ‘icon of transparency’ is here to certify real images and brands from forgeries and AI creations. It has high-profile partners and corporate buy-in—but also a slew of challenges. It looks like a wayfinding pin. Something y.....»»
Adobe AI is coming for your branding
Adobe’s new AI features are making the tedious tasks of design a thing of the past. Brand guides aren’t just for humans anymore. Today, Adobe announced the Image 2 Model of its artificial intelligence tool Firefly at the Adobe MAX keyn.....»»
AI companions are about to be absolutely everywhere
Eager but dumb AI assistants will soon be a thing of the past. Computers are about to become smarter, friendlier, and infinitely more useful to your everyday life. Think of your longest term partner. Maybe it’s a sibling, a spouse, or a grade.....»»
What Elon Musk could learn from WeChat’s understated design
WeChat’s developers designed the app to be all-encompassing but not engrossing. That’s the key to its success. Elon Musk’s vision of Twitter, now rebranded as X, as an “everything app” is no secret. When the X logo.....»»
This brand found the secret to making plastic-free stretch jeans
Triarchy swapped plastic for rubber to make its new stretch jeans. That’s good news for the environment. Since Levi Strauss patented the denim jean 150 years ago, the pant has become the world’s favorite garment. At any given moment, h.....»»
How UX designers can use brain science to influence user experience
Understanding the science behind the fine art of balancing users’ attention and intention. As a UX designer deeply invested in the world of apps and user experience, there’s a subject that has been occupying my mind lately—the f.....»»
Tracee Ellis Ross’s Pattern Beauty proves the power of a great product
The actor-turned-entrepreneur on her long and winding road to starting Pattern Beauty. Tracee Ellis Ross wants you to love your hair. That’s why, in 2019, the actor-and-producer-turned-entrepreneur founded Pattern Beauty, a Black-owned, Black.....»»
No brand is too small for activism
The founder of cult brand Clare V on how brands can bring their principles to their products. Clare Vivier was always bound to get involved in social justice. Her parents were political activists, and she grew up going to protests. So, when the fash.....»»
It’s not just you: Researchers say Zoom really does make you feel worse about yourself
Researchers are studying the ‘Zoom effect’—a possible link between video chatting and appearance dissatisfaction. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many peo.....»»
To make a better vinegar, this company went back 200 years to find the right technology
American Vinegar Works founder Rodrigo Vargas found the innovation he needed in an illustration from a 19th century encyclopedia. In my 30-odd years spent with American food artisans, I always wondered why vinegar—that dagger of acidity that.....»»