Saudi Arabia to Launch Five-Star Luxury Train in 2026
Saudi Arabia will launch a five-star luxury train, "Dream of the Desert," in late 2026, offering 34 suites across 14 carriages on a 1300-kilometer route from Riyadh to Qurayyat, stopping at Hail, to boost tourism and showcase Saudi culture.
Saudi Arabia to Launch Five-Star Luxury Train in 2026
Saudi Arabia will launch a five-star luxury train, "Dream of the Desert," in late 2026, offering 34 suites across 14 carriages on a 1300-kilometer route from Riyadh to Qurayyat, stopping at Hail, to boost tourism and showcase Saudi culture.
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2025 iPhone SE to Feature Notch, Reducing Costs and Maintaining Brand Identity
Apple's 2025 iPhone SE will include a notch instead of a Dynamic Island to reduce manufacturing costs, maintain brand identity and create a clear distinction from higher-tier iPhones, leveraging older screen technology while maintaining a recognizable iPhone design.
2025 iPhone SE to Feature Notch, Reducing Costs and Maintaining Brand Identity
Apple's 2025 iPhone SE will include a notch instead of a Dynamic Island to reduce manufacturing costs, maintain brand identity and create a clear distinction from higher-tier iPhones, leveraging older screen technology while maintaining a recognizable iPhone design.
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40% Bias Score
Salt Research Funds Open 2025 Call for Proposals
The Salt Research Funds, launched their 2025 call for proposals on January 14th, offering eight grants of 70,000 TL each for research on Turkey's urban, societal, and economic transformations since the 19th century, and on art, architecture, and design since 1950, with a focus on under-utilized sour...
Salt Research Funds Open 2025 Call for Proposals
The Salt Research Funds, launched their 2025 call for proposals on January 14th, offering eight grants of 70,000 TL each for research on Turkey's urban, societal, and economic transformations since the 19th century, and on art, architecture, and design since 1950, with a focus on under-utilized sour...
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Hyundai Inster: Clever Design Maximizes Space and Efficiency in Small Electric Car
The Hyundai Inster, a small electric car with a unique design, offers flexible seating (adjustable rear bench, foldable front seats) and efficient space utilization (238-351 liters boot space), all within a compact size ideal for urban environments.
Hyundai Inster: Clever Design Maximizes Space and Efficiency in Small Electric Car
The Hyundai Inster, a small electric car with a unique design, offers flexible seating (adjustable rear bench, foldable front seats) and efficient space utilization (238-351 liters boot space), all within a compact size ideal for urban environments.
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Six Train Stations Win 2024 Prix Versailles Awards
The 2024 Prix Versailles awards celebrated six exceptional train stations globally: Schafbergbahn (Austria), Bell Station (Australia), Beijing Station (China), Chiaia subway (Italy), Toulouse-Matabiau (France), and Grand Central Madison (USA), highlighting architectural innovation in transportation.
Six Train Stations Win 2024 Prix Versailles Awards
The 2024 Prix Versailles awards celebrated six exceptional train stations globally: Schafbergbahn (Austria), Bell Station (Australia), Beijing Station (China), Chiaia subway (Italy), Toulouse-Matabiau (France), and Grand Central Madison (USA), highlighting architectural innovation in transportation.
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32% Bias Score
Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
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48% Bias Score
Walmart's New Bentonville Campus: A Departure from Traditional Corporate Design
Walmart opened a new 350-acre Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, housing 15,000 employees in 2.4 million square feet; designed with integration into the city and natural environment, it contrasts with mid-century corporate campuses.
Walmart's New Bentonville Campus: A Departure from Traditional Corporate Design
Walmart opened a new 350-acre Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, housing 15,000 employees in 2.4 million square feet; designed with integration into the city and natural environment, it contrasts with mid-century corporate campuses.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
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48% Bias Score
2025 Design Events Showcase Global Trends
Several international design fairs and festivals are planned for 2025, including Maison et Objet in Paris, the Stockholm Furniture Fair, Design Biennale Rotterdam, Collect in London, Salone del Mobile in Milan, Downtown Design in Dubai and Riyadh, Design Shanghai, 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the...
2025 Design Events Showcase Global Trends
Several international design fairs and festivals are planned for 2025, including Maison et Objet in Paris, the Stockholm Furniture Fair, Design Biennale Rotterdam, Collect in London, Salone del Mobile in Milan, Downtown Design in Dubai and Riyadh, Design Shanghai, 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the...
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Visual Communication's Rise: How AI and Brain Science Are Reshaping Digital Interaction
The increasing ease of creating and sharing visual content, combined with our brains' preference for visual processing, has led to a surge in visual communication, impacting how we interact online and offline.
Visual Communication's Rise: How AI and Brain Science Are Reshaping Digital Interaction
The increasing ease of creating and sharing visual content, combined with our brains' preference for visual processing, has led to a surge in visual communication, impacting how we interact online and offline.
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Chemnitz Industrial Museum's 2025 Exhibitions: Chance, Design Classics, and European Comparisons
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum's 2025 exhibitions will feature a randomized display of regional artifacts, the history of fit dish soap and the EW 1192 chair, and a comparative study of European industrial cities, aiming to challenge traditional museum presentation and engage the community in shapin...
Chemnitz Industrial Museum's 2025 Exhibitions: Chance, Design Classics, and European Comparisons
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum's 2025 exhibitions will feature a randomized display of regional artifacts, the history of fit dish soap and the EW 1192 chair, and a comparative study of European industrial cities, aiming to challenge traditional museum presentation and engage the community in shapin...
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24% Bias Score
Australia's Architectural Triumph at World Architecture Festival
Australian architecture firms dominated the World Architecture Festival, winning numerous awards including World Building of the Year for Darlington Public School, showcasing innovative and culturally sensitive designs that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.
Australia's Architectural Triumph at World Architecture Festival
Australian architecture firms dominated the World Architecture Festival, winning numerous awards including World Building of the Year for Darlington Public School, showcasing innovative and culturally sensitive designs that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.
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32% Bias Score