Design

June 8, 2025

Toddler Discovers a Medieval Pendant Worth Millions Buried in a Field

Digging for buried treasure is a nearly universal make-believe activity for kids. But for a four-year-old in Essex, England, it became a reality. In May 2009, James Hyatt was playing with his father’s metal detector when the machine began furiously beeping. What they found when they dug deeper into the earth was a priceless golden reliquary, believed to have been made over 500 years ago in the 16th century.

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May 30, 2025

Giorgio Armani Has Staged His Most Intimate Exhibition Yet in Milan

Ten years ago, in 2015, Giorgio Armani marked the 40th anniversary of his career by opening Armani/Silos, an exhibition space in the heart of Milan. As austere, intentional, and monumental as his haute couture, the gallery has offered indispensable opportunities to explore not only Armani’s creative vision but fashion as a whole. Now, a decade after its establishment, Armani/Silos is commemorating the moment with the ambitious Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025.

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May 19, 2025

Mr. Doodle’s Signature Illustrations Add Vibrancy and Charm to New Kleenex Tissue Boxes

UK-based artist Sam Cox, better known as Mr. Doodle, has earned over 3.2 million followers on Instagram alone. His work is buoyant, joyful, and delightfully graphic, reminiscent of Keith Haring’s timeless illustrations. In a brand-new campaign, Kleenex has tapped Mr. Doodle to reimagine their tissue boxes, adding his signature pops of color and charming line work to this essential household item. Led by FCB London, the limited-edition collection spans three distinct designs, each featuring Mr.

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May 14, 2025

Designer Invents Flying “Superbike” and Takes It for a Ride in the Sky

Past generations dreamed of a hi-tech future filled with individual jetpacks and hover cars zipping by in every direction. Though this may not be a reality (yet), a designer named Tomasz Patan may have an invention that's bringing this ambitious fantasy closer to reality. The innovative inventor has recently taken to the skies on his flying superbike, the Volonaut. In an official launch video posted to YouTube, the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft)

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