7 Trends That Augur The Future Of Urban Design
From autonomous vehicles to algorithmic design, the new forces shaping urban design are poised to…
Author Diana Budds
Diana Budds
Diana Budds is a New York–based writer covering design and the built environment. She's a staunch defender of Brutalism.
The Secret To Great Logos, From The Gurus Of Corporate Branding
“Symbols don’t make clear what you do; it makes it clear who you are.” This…
The 10 Design Trends Of 2017 That Need To Die
Do better in 2018–do away with these design crimes. In many respects, 2017 was an…
The Precarious State Of Logo Design
Branding launches have morphed into a design industry telenovela. Here’s how firms are adapting. Three…
How Ferrari Built A Cult Following Through Design
Ferrari’s cars are iconic, but the reasons why are more mysterious. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,…
A Smart Coffee Cup? It’s More Useful Than It Sounds
The Ammunition-designed mug lets you choose the exact temperature you’d like your coffee to remain…
From Ideo.org: 3 Ways Designers Can Help Fix The Refugee Crisis
To solve large systemic issues, the social equity nonprofit Ideo.org follows these three steps. According…
9 Ideas Shaping The Future Of Design, According To Ideo, Microsoft, Autodesk, MIT, And More
“Our profession is in between ‘utopia and oblivion.’ It will be oblivion if we continue…
This Amazing Flashlight Is Made From A Sheet Of Paper
[Photo: Akihiro Yoshida/courtesy Nendo] When we think of wonder materials, high-tech innovations like graphene or eco-friendly solutions…
Pentagram Takes On Its Biggest Challenge Yet: Making Penn Station Less Awful
Penn Station, friendly? Pentagram’s new wayfinding in the notoriously unfriendly transportation hub aims to make…