Written by If you’ve ever Googled “financial services,” you’ve probably found yourself swimming in a sea of confusing terms, jargon, and acronyms. But let’s make this simple: financial services are essentially products and services designed to help you manage your money. Whether it’s banking, insurance, investments, or planning for retirement, these services are like your financial toolkit—helping you save, invest, protect, […]
Masaya Kawamoto launches pf chair at designart tokyo 2024 Tokyo-based designer Masaya Kawamoto introduces the PF Chair, a seating design product of unique craftsmanship, launched at DESIGNART TOKYO 2024. By flattening sections of round piping, Kawamoto achieves a soft, linear backrest, which defines the form of the seat. The PF Chair can be disassembled, […]
Eye to Eye digital Camera Reconnects Photographer with Subject Eye to Eye camera by designer Yasuaki Matsuura reimagines digital photography by removing the traditional display and placing an empty square in place of the lens. This unique design transforms the camera into a hollow viewfinder that serves as an open frame, fostering a direct […]
fabian tan architect completes cc house In the lively neighborhood of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Fabian Tan Architect’s CC House reimagines a corner terrace home with an interplay of openness and privacy. The minimalist white facade is accented by high, curved garden walls, that above are matched with metal elements that allude to the design’s […]
Nothing will ever really replace a paperback or a hardcover book that you can touch, smell, or stack on your bookshelves or by your beside. But ebook readers (also called e-readers) are just so convenient—and they might just make you read more too. Rather than humping two or three books in a bag, an e-reader […]
HAM by Abarstudio Explores Gestalt in Architecture HAM by Abarstudio explores architecture through the lens of Gestalt principles, emphasizing simplicity, order, and perceptual clarity to create spaces that are visually engaging and easy to navigate. By employing fundamental shapes and figure-ground contrasts, it invites viewers to experience a harmonious fusion of form and function. […]
‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe
Winning tip: Trieste, Italy I got off the train to Venice last summer in Trieste, planning to spend a few hours there, but was so knocked over by its beauty that I stayed for a few days. Tucked away in the north-east of Italy, it’s a crosscultural cocktail of Hapsburg, baroque and Slavic views and […]
three primary planes define the lemonade factory’s arcadia The Arcadia, a 2,700-square-foot residence designed by The Lemonade Factory, presents a modern vision of urban living grounded in mindfulness and environmental consciousness. Built on a south-facing plot in India, the design combines three primary planes that bridge indoor and outdoor spaces with a natural flow, […]
The Goodreads editors are back at it again, number crunching and bringing us all the interesting user data from their 125+ million members. This latest list looks at popular books published from 2014-2023, but there’s a bit of a twist—the list doesn’t look at how well these books did when they were first published. Rather, […]
Cozy, whimsical novels — often featuring magical cats — that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. Fans say they offer comfort during a chaotic time. Source link