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I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

Co.Design

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Thinking inside the box: How Lenovo is reimagining the desktop workstation

Thinking inside the box: How Lenovo is reimagining the desktop workstation

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

An architect built the ‘Parasite’ house from scratch in ‘Sims 4,’ and it’s amazing

An architect built the ‘Parasite’ house from scratch in ‘Sims 4,’ and it’s amazing

Was Trump’s draft order on classical buildings really about Obama?

Was Trump’s draft order on classical buildings really about Obama?

Historic black buildings aren’t being preserved. Here’s where they are

Historic black buildings aren’t being preserved. Here’s where they are

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

Deafen Amazon and Google with this ingenious bracelet

Deafen Amazon and Google with this ingenious bracelet

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

See the logos AI generates for Apple, Google, and Uber

Trademarking color is absurd. But not for the reasons you think

Trademarking color is absurd. But not for the reasons you think

In Chicago, an iconic artist-designed mini golf course gets a second life

In Chicago, an iconic artist-designed mini golf course gets a second life

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

Durex now has its own typeface. Let’s just say it gets the job done

Durex now has its own typeface. Let’s just say it gets the job done

Coronavirus outbreak: Why quarantining a city of 11 million people isn’t as unbelievable as it sounds

Coronavirus outbreak: Why quarantining a city of 11 million people isn’t as unbelievable as it sounds

Ikea is giving out free coffee tables—but there’s a catch

Ikea is giving out free coffee tables—but there’s a catch

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

Buying curtains is a huge hassle. Barn & Willow is here to help

Buying curtains is a huge hassle. Barn & Willow is here to help

See Airbus’s radical new plane concept, a luxe riff on the Stealth Bomber

See Airbus’s radical new plane concept, a luxe riff on the Stealth Bomber

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

Video

All Co.Design Stories

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Thinking inside the box: How Lenovo is reimagining the desktop workstation

There’s a lot of power—and heat—under the hood. It takes a team of designers, engineers—and customers—to make sure the industry-leading PCs live up to that distinction.

Thinking inside the box: How Lenovo is reimagining the desktop workstation

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

Forensic Architecture founding director Eyal Weizman investigates human rights violations for a living. On a recent trip to the United States, his rights were taken away—and he doesn’t have any recourse.

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

An architect built the ‘Parasite’ house from scratch in ‘Sims 4,’ and it’s amazing

This ‘Sims’ recreation of the ‘Parasite’ mansion is uncanny.

An architect built the ‘Parasite’ house from scratch in ‘Sims 4,’ and it’s amazing

Was Trump’s draft order on classical buildings really about Obama?

Since Trump entered office, he’s sought to undermine the legacy of Obama at every turn. It’s plausible that the order is a direct reaction to the building boom that happened under Obama.

Was Trump’s draft order on classical buildings really about Obama?

Historic black buildings aren’t being preserved. Here’s where they are

We aren’t doing enough to preserve black historic sites.

Historic black buildings aren’t being preserved. Here’s where they are

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

How four design principles can make a better system.

The justice system is a black box. Can this redesign make it more transparent?

Deafen Amazon and Google with this ingenious bracelet

It’s time to get our privacy back.

Deafen Amazon and Google with this ingenious bracelet

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

Designers have a seat at the table, but now what?

McKinsey study of 1,700 companies reveals CEOs don’t understand design leadership at all

See the logos AI generates for Apple, Google, and Uber

Yep, they look like they were made by something that doesn’t actually know what Apple, Google, or Uber is.

Trademarking color is absurd. But not for the reasons you think

Companies like T-Mobile think trademarking a color helps steel their brand against competition. They’re wrong.

Trademarking color is absurd. But not for the reasons you think

In Chicago, an iconic artist-designed mini golf course gets a second life

“Par Excellence Redux” reimagines a high-concept putt-putt exhibition from 1988.

In Chicago, an iconic artist-designed mini golf course gets a second life

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

Plus, why high-paying tech jobs have lost their luster for many designers.

What companies really want in a designer, according to a top recruiter for Google, Dropbox, and Sonder

Durex now has its own typeface. Let’s just say it gets the job done

One Night Sans is DTF (down to font!).

Durex now has its own typeface. Let’s just say it gets the job done

Coronavirus outbreak: Why quarantining a city of 11 million people isn’t as unbelievable as it sounds

China’s containment strategy just might work because of the country’s unique urban design.

Coronavirus outbreak: Why quarantining a city of 11 million people isn’t as unbelievable as it sounds

Ikea is giving out free coffee tables—but there’s a catch

Want a free coffee table? Ikea just needs to look at your Google Maps for a moment.

Ikea is giving out free coffee tables—but there’s a catch

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

A new set of maps charts the world’s oldest companies—and exposes the ways many of them relied on slave labor.

This map shows which companies have lasted hundreds (and even thousands) of years

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

Caroline Baumann resigned abruptly last week, after seven years running the most prestigious design museum in the United States.

Cooper Hewitt director steps down amid controversy over her wedding

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

When you’re the richest man in the world, why not spend millions of dollars on a nine-acre palace?

The 3 most ridiculous things about Jeff Bezos’s new $165 million mansion

Buying curtains is a huge hassle. Barn & Willow is here to help

The direct-to-consumer maker of custom drapes and shades wants to make buying window treatments easier, cheaper, and more fun.

Buying curtains is a huge hassle. Barn & Willow is here to help

See Airbus’s radical new plane concept, a luxe riff on the Stealth Bomber

It’s time we rethink aircraft design. And Airbus is bringing back an age-old idea in flight to do just that.

See Airbus’s radical new plane concept, a luxe riff on the Stealth Bomber

Impact

This shape-shifting jacket automatically gets warmer as the temperature drops

50 million Americans have helped crowdfund someone’s medical bills

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What the world’s largest computer company is doing to help combat climate change

Creativity

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How a Hollywood VFX master makes movie magic

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Stadiums, smartphones, and the future of fun

This hilarious video skewers everything we hate about get-out-the-vote ads

Co.Design

Presented By lenovo

Thinking inside the box: How Lenovo is reimagining the desktop workstation

I was denied entry into the U.S. I’m not a terrorist—I’m an architecture professor

An architect built the ‘Parasite’ house from scratch in ‘Sims 4,’ and it’s amazing

Work Life

It’s easier than ever to quit a job, but that doesn’t mean you should

Farmgirl Flowers CEO Christina Stembel normally sleeps just 4 hours per night

This is the one factor that can make or break a team