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See inside a city run by children

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See how gross it is to sneeze on the subway without a mask

See how gross it is to sneeze on the subway without a mask

This is the safest indoor space to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a mechanical engineer

This is the safest indoor space to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a mechanical engineer

See inside a city run by children

See inside a city run by children

See what Virgil Abloh thinks will be the future of sustainable fashion

See what Virgil Abloh thinks will be the future of sustainable fashion

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

How to decontaminate an N95 mask in an Instant Pot

How to decontaminate an N95 mask in an Instant Pot

This artist turned old Allbirds sneakers into a beach chair

This artist turned old Allbirds sneakers into a beach chair

SF sex toy designer debuts “build-your-own vibrator” parties on Zoom

SF sex toy designer debuts “build-your-own vibrator” parties on Zoom

These giant parasols are helping cities move indoor activities outside

These giant parasols are helping cities move indoor activities outside

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

This John Legend-backed startup uses AI to improve your credit—for free

This John Legend-backed startup uses AI to improve your credit—for free

Google’s new phone case is beautiful—and it’s made out of water bottles

Google’s new phone case is beautiful—and it’s made out of water bottles

People of color are wildly underrepresented in design. This game hopes to help fix it

People of color are wildly underrepresented in design. This game hopes to help fix it

Starbucks, PepsiCo, and BMW partner to fix a global problem worth trillions

Starbucks, PepsiCo, and BMW partner to fix a global problem worth trillions

A beetle infestation killed hundreds of millions of trees. Here’s how they can be made into affordable housing

A beetle infestation killed hundreds of millions of trees. Here’s how they can be made into affordable housing

These adaptable pods could make you love outdoor dining year-round

These adaptable pods could make you love outdoor dining year-round

A Tesla engineer designed the perfect chocolate chip

A Tesla engineer designed the perfect chocolate chip

NASA’s ‘worm’ logo lay dormant for 28 years. So why are people so obsessed with it?

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

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See how gross it is to sneeze on the subway without a mask

This should be required viewing for every American.

See how gross it is to sneeze on the subway without a mask

This is the safest indoor space to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a mechanical engineer

Let the outdoors in!

This is the safest indoor space to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a mechanical engineer

See inside a city run by children

Every two summers since the 1970s, a minicity pops up in Munich. It resembles any other city—except that it is run entirely by children.

See inside a city run by children

See what Virgil Abloh thinks will be the future of sustainable fashion

Danielle Elsener is the winner of Virgil Abloh and Evian’s $50,000 sustainability grant.

See what Virgil Abloh thinks will be the future of sustainable fashion

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

Unfortunately, quarantine isn’t going anywhere. How about some design docs to keep the creative juices going?

9 must-watch design documentaries you can stream right now

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

The pandemic exposed the deficiencies in grocery stores, an industry ripe for innovation.

How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

Over the past 13 years, Audible has made an effort to integrate itself into the Newark community. When the pandemic struck, it doubled down.

The creative way Amazon’s Audible is helping restaurants survive COVID-19

How to decontaminate an N95 mask in an Instant Pot

Well this is handy.

How to decontaminate an N95 mask in an Instant Pot

This artist turned old Allbirds sneakers into a beach chair

Nicole McLaughlin is known for her upcycled designs. Now she’s made six unique creations that will be auctioned for charity.

This artist turned old Allbirds sneakers into a beach chair

SF sex toy designer debuts “build-your-own vibrator” parties on Zoom

Ti Chang of Crave turns her popular build-a-vibe parties into virtual events for six total strangers.

SF sex toy designer debuts “build-your-own vibrator” parties on Zoom

These giant parasols are helping cities move indoor activities outside

The coronavirus is inspiring people to reimagine urban living. This scaffolding is no exception.

These giant parasols are helping cities move indoor activities outside

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

Designers share their vision for the first (nearly-all) virtual Democratic National Convention. Biden, time to fire up Twitch!

The 6 wildest design concepts for a virtual Democratic National Convention

This John Legend-backed startup uses AI to improve your credit—for free

Move over Apple Card. Cred.ai wants to break all credit card conventions as we know them.

This John Legend-backed startup uses AI to improve your credit—for free

Google’s new phone case is beautiful—and it’s made out of water bottles

Sustainable products can also be easy on the eye.

Google’s new phone case is beautiful—and it’s made out of water bottles

People of color are wildly underrepresented in design. This game hopes to help fix it

Detroit graphic designer Deon Mixon created Design Eye, a board game to teach design skills to kids of color.

People of color are wildly underrepresented in design. This game hopes to help fix it

Starbucks, PepsiCo, and BMW partner to fix a global problem worth trillions

COVID-19 made it clear: The supply chain desperately needs an upgrade.

Starbucks, PepsiCo, and BMW partner to fix a global problem worth trillions

A beetle infestation killed hundreds of millions of trees. Here’s how they can be made into affordable housing

As many as 8.7 billion ash trees are threatened by an invasive beetle, rendering the wood largely useless. We used 3D design and robotic fabrication to transform the wood waste into a sustainable building material.

A beetle infestation killed hundreds of millions of trees. Here’s how they can be made into affordable housing

These adaptable pods could make you love outdoor dining year-round

As Chicago-based architects and designers, we’re well aware that outdoor dining won’t be feasible for large swaths of the U.S. come winter. So we came up with a simple design solution.

These adaptable pods could make you love outdoor dining year-round

A Tesla engineer designed the perfect chocolate chip

Remy Labesque has over a dozen patents with Tesla. But it’s about time he got to work.

A Tesla engineer designed the perfect chocolate chip

NASA’s ‘worm’ logo lay dormant for 28 years. So why are people so obsessed with it?

Even SpaceX is a massive fan.

Impact

How the philanthropy world should use this moment to actually help Black people

Andrew Yang is joining this philanthropic cash relief initiative giving away $1,000 checks

No, Trump didn’t ban evictions

Creativity

Why every brand now needs to behave like a health and wellness brand

Any woman running for VP is going to face backlash—thanks to TV

Sports and gaming are melding into one—and it’s the future

Co.Design

See how gross it is to sneeze on the subway without a mask

This is the safest indoor space to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a mechanical engineer

See inside a city run by children

Work Life

The 7 hallmarks of good leadership in the pandemic

‘How much is my silence worth?’: Amid a racial reckoning, women are rejecting NDAs

Try this surprising strategy for upping your excellence over the long haul of remote work