Jianqing Chen, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
The design philosophy of the everything app WeChat may seem paradoxical, being simultaneously pervasive and inconspicuous. But this idea of “everythingness” goes back to ancient Taoist philosophy.
UC Davis students learn the fundamentals of both engineering and brewing coffee.
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The 35 shortlisted structures from around the world showcase engineering ingenuity and big ideas for making construction more sustainable.
As July temperatures soared to triple digits, hundreds of homeless people lived on the street outside Phoenix’s largest shelter.
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As US cities struggle to reduce homelessness, two scholars explain how planners can reform shelter design to be more humane and to prioritize mental health and well-being.
People in the First Nations fashion industry see their work contributing to cultural tradition, economics and cultural sustainability, and blak pride and storytelling.
So far, Twitter’s rebrand = X + why?
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In a saturated market, fatigued by gratuitous partnerships such as Nike x Tiffany & Co., this collaboration has been praised for its timeless authenticity.
Cerise sequin sari from the spring/summer 2023 collection.
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Not since the adoption of the steel frame has there been a development with as much potential to transform the way buildings are conceived and constructed.
Designs by Denni Francisco at Australian fashion week 2022.
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Wiradjuri woman Denni Francisco will be the first Indigenous designer to have a solo show at Australian Fashion Week.
Influencers have started filming themselves shopping for supplies, prepping food, refilling containers and organizing their pantries.
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During the brainstorming stage of the design process, AI-powered image generation programs can open creative doors that may have otherwise never been accessed.
Many of humanity’s innovations have taken inspiration from the natural world.
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