Jaguar’s head of design on the company’s viral rebrand, its new EV, and why that Musk tweet was actually a good thing
Richard Stevens, Jaguar’s director of design, sits down to discuss the drama.
Where business and design collide
Notre Dame reopens in Paris 5 years after a fire. Here’s what to know
The famed Notre Dame Cathedral officially reopens Saturday, December 7, with a liturgical ceremony.
Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile + Livernois’ exhibition is a tribute to Black Detroit
Massey’s exhibition is named for her childhood neighborhood, which is also a vitally important historic, cultural, and economic center of Black Detroit.
From Moo Deng to ‘Wicked’: Here’s your 2024 pop culture recap
After a year where much changed but some things held steady, here’s a trip down pop culture memory lane.
What to know about the $45 million dinosaur fossil now on display in New York City
'Apex,' the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered, will be on view in New York City's American Museum of Natural History.
Taylor Swift might just save Target’s Christmas
More Black Friday shoppers have been buying online, but this year they actually showed up at Target—thanks to Taylor Swift.
Inside the $740 million restoration that resurrected Notre Dame Cathedral from the ashes
Five years, 2,500 trees, and $740 million later, a gleaming Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening to the public in Paris.
Skechers ‘AI slop’ ad draws ire, Alex Cooper’s Unwell underwhelms, and Skims hits the slopes with nude-hued outerwear
This is the branding news we're following this week.
This Christmas-themed Trump ‘pooper’ figurine is selling fast in Spain
Trump figurines also proved popular in 2016 when he won a first presidential term, and in 2020 when he lost the election.
Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is a delicious flavor of brown
The milk chocolaty color evokes the comfort of coffee, but will mix with just about anything.
Pentagram partner Paula Scher unapologetically defends using generative AI
Parts of the creative community erupted in outrage after partner Paula Scher and her team designed a government website using Midjourney.
Could Trump’s tariffs kill fast fashion?
Steep tariffs could have a silver lining: They have the potential to end the current era of cheap, disposable clothing.
Pizza Hut just launched a new restaurant concept. It shows where the business is headed next
Pizza Hut’s redesigned pilot restaurant focuses on an elevated customer experience to encourage drive-thru orders and in-person dining.
This ancient building material is making a comeback
A new generation of apartments, factories, schools, and homes is using straw as a sustainable construction alternative.
When customers feel pressured to tip, it backfires for businesses
Customers who felt watched while tipping were less likely to make a return visit or recommend a business.
Turn off your away message. A24’s Y2K microsite just brought back AIM
To promote its new movie 'Y2K,' A24 launched a microsite that brings back the computer desktop from 1999, complete with AIM.
Hong Kong will display thousands of giant panda sculptures, aiming to boost tourism
The displays reflect Hong Kong's use of pandas to boost its economy as the Chinese financial hub works to regain its position as one of Asia's top tourism destinations.
Spotify Wrapped is out, and it’ll take you on your own personal Eras Tour
This year's Spotify Wrapped breaks down each users' musical "phases" based on listening habits throughout the year—with a whole new look.
This AI-powered punching bag looks like the future of fitness
Growl uses sensors, cameras, and AI to turn a boxing bag into a personal trainer
How the ‘twinkling tree’ became this year’s ‘it’ holiday decor item
Home Depot and Lowe’s ‘twinkling’ trees went TikTok viral. We looked into why, and pinged the companies to compare their specs.
Music can change how you feel about what you remember, research shows
Music acts as an emotional lure, becoming intertwined with memories and subtly altering their emotional tone.
One of the world’s most boring companies just got one of the year’s most interesting logos
Data centers don't usually invest in high-design logos. With a new rebrand from JKR, Centersquare is changing that trend.
Catalogs are smaller this holiday shopping season as brands try to reach customers other ways
Retail companies found that they could treat catalogs with fewer pages as a marketing tool and include QR and promo codes to entice customers to browse online and complete a purchase.
Peace in Afghanistan’s capital has been a boon for real estate
People who spent years living and working abroad are returning home, keen to take advantage of Afghanistan's much-improved security and stability.
Sauna culture has taken off in Minnesota. Here’s why
Minnesota's sauna mania, rooted in the state's strong Nordic heritage, offers fans warmth and social connection.