Design

January 8, 2026

This First-Of-Its-Kind Motorcycle Is Powered by the Sun

Solar energy has benefitted many industries around the world, but few have used it in transportation. While seen in some pioneering cars, solar energy has never been used to power a motorcycle—until now. MASK Architects has envisioned a future where there is virtually no limit as to how far we can go with SOLARIS, the world's first self-charging solar motorcycle.

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December 29, 2025

Indigenous Artisans Create Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Embroidered Outfits

Embed from Getty Images Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has been praised for her stylish wardrobe. Being considered among the best dressed doesn’t always mean a world-renowned designer or luxury brand is attached to the garments worn. Sheinbaum’s outfits are brought to life by the embroidery work of Indigenous artisans. This traditional craft has come to shape Sheinbaum’s closet.

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December 11, 2025

‘Hippopotame Bar’ Shatters Design Auction Records, Sells for $31.4 Million

In 1976, François-Xavier Lalanne produced a rather unusual bar in the shape of a hippopotamus. A unique piece composed of hand-wrought copper, steel, and wood, Hippopotame Bar is a cabinet of whimsy, complete with hidden compartments that pop out of the animal’s side, including a revolving bottle rack, ice bucket, and food tray. Now, nearly five decades after its creation, the bar was sold for a staggering $31.

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December 5, 2025

Pantone Reveals Its Color of the Year—And It’s Not What People Expected

Since 1999, Pantone has sought to capture our visual, cultural, and creative landscape through color. Every year for nearly three decades, the institute has deemed various tones as particularly definitive of our current moment, whether it be a vivid violet or a tranquil green. But now, for the first time ever, Pantone has selected a shade of white as its 2026 Color of the Year.

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