Sunday, April 24, 2016

Crosby Studios completes Moscow restaurant with Memphis-inspired exterior




The exterior of this Moscow restaurant features a Memphis-inspired pattern, while the interior contains a mixture of old and new details designed to evoke the experience of dining in Israel (+ slideshow). (more…)


Friday, April 22, 2016

Molteni&C appoints Vincent Van Duysen as creative director to get "more sophisticated look"




Business news: Molteni has become the latest Italian design brand to appoint a non-Italian creative director, signing up Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen for the role. (more…)


Thursday, April 21, 2016

Replica of destroyed Syrian archway erected in London's Trafalgar square




A replica of the Palmyra Arch – a 2,000-year-old Syrian architectural landmark believed to have been destroyed by Islamic militant group ISIS – has been erected in London's Trafalgar Square. (more…)


Scallop is Michael Graves' last watch design for Projects




Dezeen Watch Store: the last watch created by influential Postmodern architect and designer Michael Graves for US brand Projects is finally available after three years of development. (more…)


Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Culture Podcast: Is Disney Too Big to Fail?

Culture Podcast: Is Disney Too Big to Fail?
These days, it's one Disney blockbuster after another, and on this week's WIRED Culture podcast we're trying to figure out if the streak will ever end. The post Culture Podcast: Is Disney Too Big to Fail? appeared first on WIRED.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

No, This Weekend's Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won't Cause Eruptions

No, This Weekend's Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won't Cause Eruptions
Two big earthquakes in the matter of a few days. Are they connected and will they trigger eruptions? The answer is "no" on both fronts. The post No, This Weekend's Big Twin Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Won't Cause Eruptions appeared first on WIRED.

Monday, April 18, 2016

China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals

Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Flint Water Recovery Lagging As Residents Don't Let Tainted Water Run

It may be an expensive answer but experts say if Flint, Mich., residents used more tap water, it would help flush lead-contaminated water from the system.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Daniel Libeskind unveils design for museum of Kurdish culture in Iraq




New York architect Daniel Libeskind has released plans for a Kurdish museum in Iraq, featuring his signature sharp angles and interlocking volumes (+ slideshow). (more…)


Airforce.com

This redesign of the Airforce.com platform redefines the modern career searching process. Users can discover Air Force careers that fit who they are based on a customizable narrative.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Wealth Matters: Borrowing Directly From the Wealthy Can Be a Lifeline for Some

A relatively new twist on peer-to-peer lending can give investors a remarkable return.









Thursday, April 7, 2016

Kartell reveals plastic furniture range designed for children




Milan 2016:minimal rocking horse by Nendo and a swing by Philippe Starck are among Italian design brand Kartell's collection of products aimed specifically at children, a key trend in Milan this year (+ slideshow). (more…)


Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Before Hollywood, The Oil Industry Made LA

LA can seem like a company town, dominated by the movie business. But much of the area is dotted with oil wells - landmarks of a key industry in the region. Now plunging prices are taking their toll.

CSS containment

Michael Scharnagl breaking down the new contain property:


If you build simple sites without tons of DOM nodes and widgets you probably don't have to care about CSS containment. On the other hand, if you build more complex sites CSS containment will help to optimize the performance. It is also a good idea to set contain: strict; for third-party widgets to protect the performance of your site.


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Trilobites: Magnifying the World of Beauty That Lives Under a Microscope

Black and white photos made under a microscope by Carl Strüwe reveal the wonder of organic life under optical lenses.









Friday, April 1, 2016

The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month

The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month
Each month Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. Here's the best stuff from this month's "giveth" pile. The post The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month appeared first on WIRED.









The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month

The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month
Each month Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. Here's the best stuff from this month's "giveth" pile. The post The 10 Things You Gotta Watch on Netflix This Month appeared first on WIRED.