Design

May 8, 2025

Check Out New York City’s First New Subway Map in Nearly 50 Years

For the first time in nearly 50 years, New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has unveiled a new subway map. As creatures of habit, however, not every New Yorker is satisfied with the updates, which harken back to a similar design originally created by Massimo Vignelli, Joan Charysyn, and Bob Noorda of Unimark in 1972.

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April 25, 2025

Colorful Handblown Glass Table Lamps Honor the Tradition of Chinese Lanterns

Inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, Sylvia Lee—creative and executive director of The Goodman Studio—created a colorful series of handblown glass table lamps. Each elegant, made-to-order lantern honors Chinese cultural symbolism and Lee’s cherished memories, serving as a heartfelt tribute to her ancestors. Being French Canadian with Chinese roots, Lee has always felt a strong connection to lanterns, especially since they’ve played such an important role in her family's traditions.

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April 21, 2025

Insurance Company Hands Out Glasses Designed To Avoid Eye Contact With Gorillas After Incident at the Zoo

Conservationists know that gorillas are not fond of eye contact. Though eye contact may seem like an opportunity to bond among humans, gorillas perceive this action as a threat or being taunted. This was made abundantly clear nearly 20 years ago during a harrowing episode at a zoo in Rotterdam. In turn, the shocking ordeal inspired one of the cheekiest marketing stunts of all time.

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April 15, 2025

Salone del Mobile 2025: Designers Impress With Dynamic Sculptural Lighting Fixtures

In a sea of exhibitors at the 2025 Salone del Mobile, Moooi stood apart for its beautiful display of furnishings created by emerging and internationally known designers. Their lighting, in particular, was captivating in its sculptural quality and movement, demonstrating how these fixtures can also become works of art. Standouts include Umut Yamac‘s Perch series. These lamps, which look like paper origami birds, are elegant in their design and functional in the soft light they diffuse.

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