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The recent decision by the US State Department to abandon Calibri and reinstate Times New Roman has reignited a long-standing debate about US government typography  and the role design plays in institutional identity. Officially framed as a return to tradition, the shift reveals how typographic choices extend far beyond legibility, entering the realm of symbolism, politics, and cultural signaling. US Government Typography as Political and Cultural Design Language Calibri, a s

When I first stepped into Berlin’s pulsating nightlife, I was immediately captivated by the energy that electronic music brings to this city. It’s not just about the beats; it’s about the culture, the people, and the stories woven into every event. Have you ever wondered what makes Berlin a global hub for electronic music? Let’s dive into the heart of Berlin’s electronic music scene and explore how you can experience it firsthand. Discovering Berlin Music Events: Where to Beg

Concrete Towers, Water Gardens, and Elevated Paths: The Barbican Through David Altrath’s Lens Photographer David Altrath  moves through the Barbican Centre much like a filmmaker—studying how light grazes concrete, how pathways direct the body, and how water softens an otherwise monumental scale. Shot on Kodak Vision3 film, his series reveals the Barbican not as a fixed architectural object, but as a living system of atmospheres, rhythms, and human traces. Completed in 1982 by

Why New Year’s Eve Matters Beyond Celebration New Year’s Eve is more than a countdown or a party ritual. From a design perspective, it represents a threshold moment  — a symbolic pause between what was and what comes next. These moments of transition are powerful because they force reflection, intention, and recalibration. Design, at its core, operates in the same space. Every project begins by closing one chapter and opening another. NYE externalizes this process, turning it

deTour 2025 Hong Kong , titled The Shape of Yearning , arrives from 28 November to 7 December 2025 , turning PMQ into a ten-day creative laboratory of exhibitions, installations, workshops, tours, and performances. Curated by designer Adonian Chan  and organized by PMQ , with sponsorship from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) , this edition invites visitors to reflect on desire, interpretation, and the emotional charge embedded in everyday object

Doarchiwow Redefines Prefabricated Architecture with the Forest Nests Treepod Project in China Doarchiwow’s Forest Nests Treepod Project introduces a new vision for modular ecological living — a design concept that functions simultaneously as a boutique resort prototype and a model for low-impact, near-zero-carbon construction. Developed for diverse sites across China, including Rizhao and Wuhan, the series transforms the idea of a treehouse into a vertical, nature-embedded m

A Sacred Space Reimagined Through Color and Suspension Artist Tomislav Topić brings a mesmerizing transformation to a historic French chapel by installing a floating chromatic field  composed of 451 translucent mesh sheets . Each sheet hangs delicately in space, forming a weightless, layered volume that shifts constantly as light filters through the chapel’s interior. The result is a suspended color field that hovers like a soft cloud — part sculpture, part atmosphere, part o

KAWS Lights Up Abu Dhabi with a Monumental Moonlit Companion A new chapter in the global KAWS:HOLIDAY series has arrived, and this time the artist’s iconic Companion stretches 32 meters across the waterfront of Mina Zayed. Instead of floating or standing, the figure reclines gently at the edge of the promenade, holding a glowing moon to its chest. The installation, created with long-time collaborator. All Rights Reserved, forms the centerpiece of Manar Abu Dhabi 2025 , a city

A Legacy That Reshaped Architecture Frank Gehry’s passing at 96 marks the end of one of the most transformative careers in contemporary architecture. Few figures have shifted the global imagination as profoundly as he did. With a sculptural vocabulary that pushed beyond conventional geometry, and a fearless embrace of materials like titanium, stainless steel, plywood, and glass, Gehry revolutionized not only how buildings look, but how they behave—how they interact with light

Denim Becomes Architecture in Sutura’s Sculptural Gym In Mexico City, Sutura — a collaboration between studios Sulkin Askenazi  and Alterego  — reimagines what a gym can be. Instead of approaching workout equipment as isolated objects, the team applies a single-material strategy  that transforms the entire space into a cohesive sculptural installation - an denim sculptural gym. Their chosen medium? Denim , stretched and applied across machines, pads, columns, and architectura

Mercedes-Benz World transforms into a playground of eccentric automotive history with an exhibition dedicated to wacky vintage cars from the 1960s through the 1990s. Presented at the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Weybridge, England, the event (running November 27–29, 2025) gathers an eclectic mix of microcars, custom machines, motorsport-inspired prototypes, and sculptural showpieces. Organized by Historics Auctioneers, the exhibition celebrates engineering expe

World AIDS Day , observed every December 1st, is more than a date on the calendar. It is a cultural ritual of remembrance, a global space where memory, activism, and community converge. For designers, artists, thinkers, and storytellers, it is also an annual invitation to reflect on how visual language can help dismantle stigma, preserve history, and inspire empathy. The Meaning of World AIDS Day in Today’s Culture Since 1988, World AIDS Day  has served as a reminder that the

National Black Theatre Shapes Its New Harlem Home in a Frida Escobedo–Designed Cultural Complex The National Black Theatre (NBT) in Harlem is entering an ambitious new phase with a major redevelopment of its historic site at 2031 National Black Theatre Way. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project transforms NBT into a state-of-the-art performing arts hub and economic catalyst for East Harlem — expanding its mission of cultural leadership that began in 1968 under founder

The Design Museum in London is accelerating the UK's shift toward stone construction  with the Stone Demonstrator, a full-scale prototype that proves natural stone can dramatically reduce the carbon impact of everyday buildings. Installed at Empress Place within the Earls Court development, the structure replaces concrete, fired clay bricks, and almost all steel with granite and limestone — resulting in approximately 90% lower carbon emissions . Created by the Design Museum’s

Mert Ege Köse The Shen sculpture Debuts  at Art D’Égypte 2025 Against the immense horizon of the Giza Plateau, Art D’Égypte’s 2025 edition unveils The Shen  — a monumental, site-specific installation by Turkish artist Mert Ege Köse , curated by Ayça Okay  and produced in collaboration with AWC Contemporary . This marks Köse’s first presentation in Egypt and the first participation of a Turkish artist in the internationally recognized sculptural program Forever Is Now . Posi

Google is celebrating the Pac-Man 45th anniversary Google Doodle  with a special Halloween twist — a haunted maze that reimagines the legendary arcade game through atmospheric design and interactive storytelling. Created in collaboration with Bandai Namco, the Doodle introduces eerie new levels inspired by haunted mansions, dim corridors, and glowing energy pellets, all designed to evoke the spooky charm of Halloween. Beloved ghosts Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde  return with

“ Made in Europe ,” the once-classic mark of continental craftsmanship, has been reimagined for the 21st century. Developed by 21st Europe  and Dada Projects , this initiative transforms the traditional origin label into a continent-scale design experiment —part certification system, part cultural manifesto. Over a year after Mario Draghi warned that Europe was drifting into economic irrelevance , this project argues the opposite: Europe doesn’t need to compete by moving fast

COP30 climate conference When the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)  opened in Belém, Brazil, the moment became larger than politics, diplomacy, or environmental policy. It became a global reminder of urgency — and a powerful demonstration of how communication, symbolism, and design shape the world’s understanding of climate action. As a designer, I often look at international events like this not only through the lens of policy, but through the visual nar

Sesame Street Netflix crossover When Sesame Street  characters suddenly appear auditioning for Netflix shows like One Piece , Stranger Things , Squid Game , and Bridgerton , you get more than a clever promo — you get a masterclass in character design, brand crossover strategy, and nostalgic storytelling . This playful Sesame Street Netflix crossover  blends childhood icons with today’s most streamed universes, creating a visual mashup that is humorous, unexpected, and surpris

Translating Nature: Luigi Colani organic design Few designers have interpreted nature with the intensity, devotion, and bold imagination of Luigi Colani . For him, the natural world was not simply a source of inspiration—it was an advanced design laboratory, millions of years ahead of human invention.As Colani famously said: “Whenever we talk about biodesign, we should remember how superior a spider’s web is to any structure man has built. Nature already holds the answers.”