Design

October 22, 2024

Iconic London Tube Map Designer’s Archive Is Going on Sale and Getting Its Own Exhibit

London's subway system (“the Tube”) is a standout feature of the city. Stretching into the suburbs, it connects a vast and diverse metropolis. Its easy-to-use lines take tourists and locals from monument to monument, pub to pub in fairly clean train cars (when compared to other major global hubs like New York City). Since 1863, the London Underground has been trendsetting in the transportation world as the first subway system.

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October 20, 2024

6 Limited-Edition LEGO Advent Calendars for the Countdown to Christmas

One of the most exciting parts of the holiday season is opening presents on Christmas morning. But if you (or someone you know) can't wait that long, advent calendars offer a more expedited alternative. Not only do you get a present on December 1 (over three weeks before Christmas Day), but you get a new surprise every day as you count down to Christmas.

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October 17, 2024

Pizza Hut Offers To Print Résumés on Box and Deliver Them To Potential Employers

According to Career Minds, 75% of résumés sent are never read by a recruiter. While heartbreaking, it's understandable, as sometimes they get hundreds or even thousands of applicants for a single position. Knowing a warm slice of pizza will hardly go unnoticed in a corporate environment, Pizza Hut started offering to print your résumé on a pizza box and deliver it to potential employers, boosting your chances of being seen.

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October 11, 2024

Barbie Introduces Diwali Doll Created by Indian Fashion Designer Anita Dongre

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most special celebrations around the world. In India, people don new clothes, share treats, and gather for firework shows, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year. To celebrate Diwali, Mattel collaborated with renowned Indian designer Anita Dongre. Together, they created a Barbie doll that honors the imagery around this unique tradition.

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