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Virgil Abloh and AMO design flexible flagship Off-White store in Miami that "can host a runway show"

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Fashion designer Virgil Abloh and AMO director Samir Bantal have designed the Off-White flagship store in Miami Design District to be a fulfilment centre and a multipurpose events space. Abloh, who owns the brand Off-White , and Bantal, director of architecture firm OMA 's research arm AMO, designed the store to rethink how physical shops should operate amid the growing popularity of digital shopping.

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NASA’s Mars 2020 identity celebrates the “legacy of space travel”

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Design studio House of van Schneider has created the logo and identity for the launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, which hopes to capture “the energy and legacy of space travel” Courtesy of HOVS in collaboration with NASA/JPL The Brooklyn-based studio has created a logo and identity for the launch of the exploratory Mars Rover, which is being operated by NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a research and development centre in California.

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Repsly Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Inc. magazine recently revealed that Repsly earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list , the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks the second consecutive year Repsly has received the honor. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

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Fire Prevention: Annual Planning in Times of Uncertainty

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It is getting to be that time of the year again. Shopper marketers can hear the whispers. Even those working remotely can feel the heaviness in the air on their team calls. It’s fire drill season, a.k.a. ANNUAL PLANNING.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Folding polycarbonate wall reveals earthy interiors of São Paulo wellness space Dois Trópicos

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Brazilian studio MNMA has designed a spiral concrete stair and folding polycarbonate doors in this botanical store, yoga classroom and restaurant in São Paulo. Dois Trópicos has a calming earthy palette featuring local materials and crafts that MNMA chose to complement the functions of the wellness hub. "The concept of the project is a hybrid space, there is no determination or boundaries.

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“Futuristic” graphics and sustainable materials: 2020/21 Premier League clubs’ kits revealed

Design Week

Arsenal, by Adidas. Arsenal’s 2020/21 kit has been inspired by the club’s Art Deco period, which took place almost a century ago. The club’s geometric crest, which was used between 1936-1949 has provided the aesthetic for both the home and away kits. Most notably, the ‘A’ inside the period crest is the starting-point for the chevron graphic on the home kit.

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Resources magazine has been redesigned to make the environment “accessible”

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Environmental and energy research magazine Resources has been redesigned by London-based graphic designer James Round. The magazine is produced by Resources for the Future, an independent non-profit research institution based in Washington, DC. Established in 1959, the magazine is published three times a year. Each issue covers a broad range of environmental topics, and aims to offer insightful comment for the public as well as information for policymakers. “Bespoke” touches.

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Collective installs stage in New York ONS Clothing store

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Architecture firm Collective has inserted a stage with a green curtain for hosting events in the back of the ONS Clothing store in New York City. The flagship location of ONS , a menswear apparel brand, is located on 201 Mulberry Street in New York's Nolita neighbourhood. It is located inside an existing structure situated 1.5 metres below street level that was previously a garage.

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“New things have to be tried”: Designers level on basic income intervention from Government

Design Week

“I work remotely as a designer in technology and have not been as negatively affected by coronavirus as many other creatives. I think a guaranteed state income is a great initiative for many creatives, I don’t think it would be enough to ‘protect’ creatives. The world is rapidly becoming more digital. I think along with basic state income, they need comprehensive technology skills training and opportunities.

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Sennep develops app to understand how cities affect mental wellbeing

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London-based digital product design studio Sennep has developed and branded a survey app called Urban Mind, which will examine how living in cities affects our mental state. The project is a collaboration between the studio, and research partners King’s College London, landscape architects J&L Gibbons and arts foundation Nomad Projects. With the United Nations predicting more than 68% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050, the app will gather data inputted by

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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David Pearson revisits Penguin’s Great Ideas book series with 20 new covers

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Penguin has unveiled 20 new titles, which will join its Great Ideas series 25 years after its initial launch, with many of the covers being created by the series’ original designer David Pearson. It has been 10 years since new books have been published under the non-fiction imprint, which focuses on “the many great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas have shaken civilisation” Some 20 new titles will be added to the range, including works from Audre Lorde, S

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Historic architecture inspires new branding for Churches Conservation Trust

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Studio Sutherland has given the Churches Conservation Trust a new identity which focuses on the historic architecture found in churches across the UK. The organisation is dedicated to saving churches that are at risk of falling into a state of disrepair. More than 350 buildings have been protected by the trust to date and churches rescued by the Churches Conservation Trust become cultural, social and educational hubs for visitors and communities.

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Can Westminster City Council reignite Oxford Street through design?

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Westminster City Council has appointed urban design consultancy Publica to the newly created role of “design guardian” for Oxford Street in London. The appointment is part of a wider £235 million plan to strengthen the area, which was produced by Publica and developed in consultation with local stakeholders. The plan identifies several objectives for the work, including the implementation of “smart city” technology on and around the street where it runs from Marble A

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2020 A-Level results reveal further decline in students studying art and design

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The release of A-Level results today reveals that the number of students studying art and design has gone down once again. It is a relatively small drop – with 38,915 students studying the subjects compared to 39,220 in 2019 – but it marks the third consecutive year of a decline that began in 2017. The number is considerably less than the most popular subject, maths, which was taken by 87,165 students.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Paul Drake: “There is hope for young designers in all this uncertainty”

Design Week

Whenever there is an economic shock it feels like the risk for creativity is disproportionate; both educationally and economically. Despite D&AD’s 40th year of the New Blood Awards being as remarkable as ever, the new generation of global talent ready to take their next step into the creative industry are facing great uncertainty. Instead of being able to pick the most exciting opportunities, backed up by networking, practical workshops and face-to-face opportunities provided by univer

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Pentagram’s “neo-psychedelic” album cover for Future Utopia

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Pentagram partner Abbott Miller has creatively directed the album cover for Future Utopia’s conceptual album which has a “neo-psychedelic vibe” Future Utopia is a new project from Grammy award-winning producer and musician Fraser T Smith, who has previously worked with the likes of Adele and Britney Spears. The conceptual album, entitled 12 Questions, brings together a wide range of artists including Stormzy, Idris Elba, Es Devlin, Alysia Harris and Mikky Ekko over 12 songs.

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