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This new exhibition helps you visualize the future using gesture-controlled LED screens

Designed by Rockwell Group and developed by the Smithsonian and Institute for the Future, the Futures exhibition helps visitors wrap their minds around what our future might hold.

This new exhibition helps you visualize the future using gesture-controlled LED screens

I got to hear what an office can sound like with the help of ‘sonic ambiance’

More offices and public spaces are using sound design to influence behavior and feelings. This is what it sounds like.

I got to hear what an office can sound like with the help of ‘sonic ambiance’

I tried a new $3,000 chair that promises to help you meditate like a pro

The Resonate chair uses a combination of vibration, sound, and flickers of light to help people meditate more easily.

I tried a new $3,000 chair that promises to help you meditate like a pro

Spike Lee’s career is unparalleled. Dive deep in his stunning new book

The Spike Lee monograph also includes five new custom fonts created by Tré Seals, who also designed the book.

Spike Lee’s career is unparalleled. Dive deep in his stunning new book

Tampon dispensers now work like your phone’s touchscreen

A Boston startup called SOS is making machines that dole out tampons and other products in public restrooms, no quarters required.

Tampon dispensers now work like your phone’s touchscreen

This remarkable cooling system runs on sunlight and saltwater—no electricity required

The concept is in its early stages, but it could offer a promising solution to remote communities without access to electricity.

This remarkable cooling system runs on sunlight and saltwater—no electricity required

The beautiful pavilion at COP26 could one day be transformed into soda cans

And that’s good news, because the low-carbon aluminum structure was made with green energy instead of coal.

The beautiful pavilion at COP26 could one day be transformed into soda cans

90% of Rotterdam is below sea level. So the city built an office building that floats

It’s the world’s largest floating office, and a perfect symbol of the Netherlands’ proactive approach to climate change.

90% of Rotterdam is below sea level. So the city built an office building that floats

These striking maps depict the invisible—and devastating—impacts of climate change

A new book, “Atlas of the Invisible,” makes global warming more visible—and urgent.

These striking maps depict the invisible—and devastating—impacts of climate change

This London startup wants you to rent a pop-up office just like a Citi Bike

Would you pay nine bucks for an hour in a public office pod?

This London startup wants you to rent a pop-up office just like a Citi Bike

Why this Manhattan office building has a giant rare stone dangling from its lobby

A 24-ton sculpture made of solid Azul do Macaubas finds its way into a Manhattan office building. It’s just the latest in the commercial real estate amenity wars.

Why this Manhattan office building has a giant rare stone dangling from its lobby

See Mailchimp’s clever new branding

Freddie the winking monkey is busier than ever.

Inside one company’s struggle to fix the “monstrosities” of the furniture industry

Furniture has a supply chain problem. The startup Head of Marble shows an urgent need for a radical rethinking.

Inside one company’s struggle to fix the “monstrosities” of the furniture industry

New York City’s latest observation deck is peak architectural spectacle

At the top of One Vanderbilt, Summit is a four-story extravaganza complete with 2,500 mirrors and a scenic glass elevator. Have we reached peak architectural extravagance?

New York City’s latest observation deck is peak architectural spectacle

This text generator is like ‘Lorem Ipsum’ but for feminists

The Feminipsum text generator was designed by women, for women—but the real message is directed to men.

This text generator is like ‘Lorem Ipsum’ but for feminists

You might hate Facebook’s new name, but branding experts (mostly) love it. Here’s why

‘I so wanted to hate this.’

You might hate Facebook’s new name, but branding experts (mostly) love it. Here’s why

Data isn’t objective. This new podcast dispels the myth

Data journalist Mona Chalabi’s new podcast, ‘Am I Normal,’ explores what happens when numbers don’t tell the full story.

Data isn’t objective. This new podcast dispels the myth

A simple change makes this new Mastercard easier to use for blind and sight-impaired people

It may look like an inconsequential tweak, but it marks an important step in the company’s quest for inclusivity.

A simple change makes this new Mastercard easier to use for blind and sight-impaired people

This home for bees is nicer than yours

Behold the Beezantium!

This home for bees is nicer than yours

‘Vote the assholes out’: A brief history of clothes that doubled as political protest

Fashion isn’t just the mirror of history. It actively bends it.

‘Vote the assholes out’: A brief history of clothes that doubled as political protest

Impact

What’s the best way to spend the $1.2 trillion in the infrastructure bill?

Most power lines are inefficient. This startup redesigns them to easily transmit more electricity

How to build a fashion brand that considers both its workers and the planet

News

Sierra Space raises $1.4 billion, moves forward with new space station and spaceplane plans

Only 57% of working families earn above a livable wage in the U.S. This city offers the best shot

Chip shortage: PlayStation5, Pixel 6 Pro, and other top tech out of stock for holiday shopping

Co.Design

This new exhibition helps you visualize the future using gesture-controlled LED screens

This family founded Timberland in 1952. Their new, sustainable boot is a radical departure

I got to hear what an office can sound like with the help of ‘sonic ambiance’

Work Life

Leaders: These workers are high risk for Zoom fatigue. Here’s what you can do

Using these 8 common phrases can ruin your credibility

A 5-point back-to-basics guide to networking in a hybrid world