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Franco’s forward-thinking approach extended beyond fabrics. In the 1980s, he introduced environmental consciousness into Loro Piana’s operations, recognizing early the importance of sustainability. By investing in natural fibres and eschewing synthetic materials, Loro Piana solidified a dedication to ecological stewardship, constructing water purification plants and establishing a water-treatment facility in Mongolia to support the communities […]
You might say that the worst LEGO to step on is any given piece that happens to get caught underfoot, but have you ever thought about what the worst one would really be? For us, those little caltrops come to mind most immediately, and we’d probably be satisfied with believing that was the answer. But […]
If the styling of this 1930s art deco apartment doesn’t give away the design inspiration, then the name might. Affectionately referred to as ‘Tender is the Stay’, homeowners Leisha and Greg Bond — co-owner and architectural director of AtelierBond, respectively — drew on their love of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘Tender is the Night’ to instill […]
Drawing in Apple Notes can be fun, but our sketches may not always turn out as polished as we’d like (cue the “my 5-year-old can draw better than that” jokes). Thankfully, Apple’s new Image Wand feature in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 aims to make creating professional-quality visuals a breeze, even if […]
If you’re using an older version of D-Link’s VPN router, you may want to think twice before keeping it connected to the internet. The manufacturer has confirmed that a severe exploit has been found in several devices that are no longer officially supported. As such, if you own one, you’ll want to change it ASAP. […]
Key Takeaways Audiophile headphones combined with a condenser microphone outperform gaming headsets in audio quality. Headphones tend to be lighter and more comfortable for long listening sessions. Combine high-quality headphones with a condenser microphone for superior sound at a lower cost. If you’re in the market for a new gaming headset, it’s tempting to just […]
Vignetting is a simple but effective way to make your smartphone photos look better, and you can use this effect on several kinds of images. I’ve experimented with vignettes on bright and overcast days, and in both urban areas and natural landscapes. Here’s how to make the most of this photo effect in different scenarios. […]
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Last year’s Christmas House With the festive season upon us, I thought I would show you five of my own recent Amazon Christmas and gift purchases! Here are a few of the sources for handy reference (but they are all pictured below with […]
Flic, celebrated its 10th anniversary as a company specializing in smart home button controllers by making some updates to its Flic Hub. These updates give users a lot more freedom to program their smart hubs. The updates to Flic include adding Matter to its smart home standard and adding more scripting capabilities. The update lets […]
As a (lapsed) industrial designer, this object is fascinating to me, in the same way certain EDC objects are. This Geimori GU Series coffee grinder, by a Chinese startup called Wirsh, has been designed with both modernist looks and an obsessive attention to UX. Targeted at true coffee nerds, the […]