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The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

Co.Design

The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

How New York could dramatically increase its public space

How New York could dramatically increase its public space

This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture

This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture

‘The Oregon Trail’ is back—and a little less racist

‘The Oregon Trail’ is back—and a little less racist

Chip and Joanna Gaines launch 9 virtual classes to channel your inner ‘Fixer Upper’

Chip and Joanna Gaines launch 9 virtual classes to channel your inner ‘Fixer Upper’

Barbie gets a makeover—with recycled plastic

Barbie gets a makeover—with recycled plastic

This gorgeous pavilion is made almost entirely of waste

This gorgeous pavilion is made almost entirely of waste

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

As countries run out of cemeteries, Japan has a thoughtful new way to bury the dead

As countries run out of cemeteries, Japan has a thoughtful new way to bury the dead

How the developer of a $1.4 billion real estate project plans to track its lofty goals

How the developer of a $1.4 billion real estate project plans to track its lofty goals

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

Yes, algorithms can be biased. But they have an even bigger danger

Yes, algorithms can be biased. But they have an even bigger danger

These abandoned Soviet buildings got a hauntingly gorgeous makeover

These abandoned Soviet buildings got a hauntingly gorgeous makeover

This whiter-than-white paint cools buildings down dramatically. Why isn’t it everywhere?

This whiter-than-white paint cools buildings down dramatically. Why isn’t it everywhere?

I’m a branding expert—and I think most startups spend way too much on branding

I’m a branding expert—and I think most startups spend way too much on branding

Why the car dealership of the future looks like a midcentury modern living room

Why the car dealership of the future looks like a midcentury modern living room

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

The Yeezy Gap collection drops with a $200 electric blue jacket

The Yeezy Gap collection drops with a $200 electric blue jacket

How advertising is (slowly) helping to destigmatize women’s periods

How advertising is (slowly) helping to destigmatize women’s periods

Floyd’s new $195 rug is the affordable, eco-friendly rug you’ve been waiting for

Floyd’s new $195 rug is the affordable, eco-friendly rug you’ve been waiting for

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

Inside the Illuminarium, the $30 million spectacle that’s like walking into a film

Inside the Illuminarium, the $30 million spectacle that’s like walking into a film

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The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

An exhibit at the London Design Biennale presents hundreds of spoons as a way to start a conversation about how even good design can have unintended results.

The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

How New York could dramatically increase its public space

One architect has a bold vision for making New York more livable: Splice through Manhattan’s blocks to create public courtyards for outdoor dining, public open space, or even car-free streets.

How New York could dramatically increase its public space

This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture

For now, it’s just a student project, but it’s still a captivating idea.

This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture

‘The Oregon Trail’ is back—and a little less racist

Can a game that’s about colonization become more culturally sensitive if the premise stays the same? A new edition of ‘The Oregon Trail’ wrestles with exactly that.

‘The Oregon Trail’ is back—and a little less racist

Chip and Joanna Gaines launch 9 virtual classes to channel your inner ‘Fixer Upper’

The workshops are free for Discovery+ subscribers and will be featured on the Magnolia Network app.

Chip and Joanna Gaines launch 9 virtual classes to channel your inner ‘Fixer Upper’

Barbie gets a makeover—with recycled plastic

But the vast majority of Barbie products are still made with virgin plastic.

Barbie gets a makeover—with recycled plastic

This gorgeous pavilion is made almost entirely of waste

Waste from marble production, reclaimed steel, and cork used in winemaking make up this grand, new pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens, designed by 31-year-old architect Sumayya Vally.

This gorgeous pavilion is made almost entirely of waste

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

Our diets have changed over the past 50 years, but meat still dominates.

Americans still eat way too much meat. This infographic proves it

As countries run out of cemeteries, Japan has a thoughtful new way to bury the dead

Japan’s “tree burials” are becoming increasingly popular.

As countries run out of cemeteries, Japan has a thoughtful new way to bury the dead

How the developer of a $1.4 billion real estate project plans to track its lofty goals

Countless developers make lofty claims about their projects. Dream, the developer of a mixed-used community in Ottawa, plans to back them up.

How the developer of a $1.4 billion real estate project plans to track its lofty goals

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

Looking for inspiration? We have you covered.

Heels are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here are 5 fabulous pairs

Yes, algorithms can be biased. But they have an even bigger danger

Data visualization artist Jer Thorp explores what it means to rely on data that magnifies existing biases.

Yes, algorithms can be biased. But they have an even bigger danger

These abandoned Soviet buildings got a hauntingly gorgeous makeover

But there’s a catch: It’s not real.

These abandoned Soviet buildings got a hauntingly gorgeous makeover

This whiter-than-white paint cools buildings down dramatically. Why isn’t it everywhere?

The paint, made of barium sulfate, has a dark side.

This whiter-than-white paint cools buildings down dramatically. Why isn’t it everywhere?

I’m a branding expert—and I think most startups spend way too much on branding

Wait to invest in premium branding until you have your strategy locked down. In the meantime, here are 3 tips for getting started.

I’m a branding expert—and I think most startups spend way too much on branding

Why the car dealership of the future looks like a midcentury modern living room

Lucid Motors wanted the showroom for its luxury electric vehicle to be more inviting and educational than traditional dealerships.

Why the car dealership of the future looks like a midcentury modern living room

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

How Lisa Smith turned the world off of minimalism and changed the design landscape.

The biggest rebrands of the decade have this visionary designer in common

The Yeezy Gap collection drops with a $200 electric blue jacket

This first product, born of a 10-year, $1 billion agreement between Kanye West and Gap, has arrived.

The Yeezy Gap collection drops with a $200 electric blue jacket

How advertising is (slowly) helping to destigmatize women’s periods

Nonprofits and brands are using creative advertising to get real about menstruation.

How advertising is (slowly) helping to destigmatize women’s periods

Floyd’s new $195 rug is the affordable, eco-friendly rug you’ve been waiting for

Affordable, high-quality rugs are nearly impossible to find. Floyd’s new wool and cotton rug might just be the solution.

Floyd’s new $195 rug is the affordable, eco-friendly rug you’ve been waiting for

Impact

At these low-income apartment buildings, solar power helps pay for free WiFi

How the giant trees got to New York’s new island park

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Co.Design

The secrets behind the plastic spoon: a ‘perfect’ design with terrible consequences

How New York could dramatically increase its public space

This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture

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