Design

July 25, 2022

Pottery Barn Launches 150-Piece Furniture Collection Designed for People With Disabilities

For those with a disability, design dramatically affects how they interact with the world. Seemingly small choices can improve quality of life. Take the height of a sink, for instance. For a person using a wheelchair, the height and construction of a vanity can make washing their hands an impossible task. Pottery Barn has just launched a furniture collection with this type of accessibility (and beyond) in mind.

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July 20, 2022

LEGO Unveils ‘The Office’ Set With 15 Characters From the Beloved TV Series

We’ve seen some highly requested LEGO sets of beloved films, TV series, and fictional characters—including Batman, Harry Potter, Friends, and Baby Yoda—and now there's another fan favorite that will be LEGO-fied: The Office and over a dozen characters from the very quotable show. Thanks to the efforts of Jaijai Lewis, you can now recreate your own little slice of Dunder Mifflin with the brand new 1,164-piece Lego Ideas The Office set.

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July 15, 2022

Mattel Releases Jane Goodall Barbie Doll Made of Recycled Plastic

Mattel recently unveiled the newest Barbie in its Inspiring Women series—a doll made in the likeness of world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall. The new Barbie doll is launched in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and accompanies the introduction of a number of eco-initiatives the two organizations will spearhead together.

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July 11, 2022

Who Invented the Smiley Face? Discover the Not-So-Smiley History of the Graphic Yellow Icon

The iconic yellow smiley face—with its perfect circle, two oval eyes, and a large, upturned semi-circular mouth—is immediately recognizable worldwide as the symbol of happiness. However, the story behind the graphic motif isn’t as cheerful as you might expect. Who Invented the Smiley Face? The classic smiley dates back to 1963 in Worcester, Massachusetts, when graphic designer Harvey Ball was commissioned by State Mutual Life Assurance Company to create an image to boost staff morale.

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