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September 08 2011
Nike Unveils MAG, Marty McFly’s Kicks From Back To The Future II

Nike Unveils MAG, Marty McFly’s Kicks From Back To The Future II

In 2015, Marty McFly slipped on a pair of Nike Air Power Laces, white-and-gray high-tops with teal specks and wrap-around ankle straps, which self-fastened electronically.

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Artist Transforms Action Films Into Action Paintings [Videos]

Artist Transforms Action Films Into Action Paintings [Videos]

Here at Co.Design, we love modern art. We also love schlocky action movies (don’t hate). Let’s combine the two, shall we?

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Is Norman Foster Cursed In America?

Is Norman Foster Cursed In America?

The guy’s had some pretty rotten luck.

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A Cafe Constructed Entirely Of Plywood Ribs

A Cafe Constructed Entirely Of Plywood Ribs

A young group of Polish architects hope to revitalize a downtrodden neighborhood by designing an alluring venue for cultural events.

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Tokujin Yoshioka Turns Cartier Watches Into Op Art

Tokujin Yoshioka Turns Cartier Watches Into Op Art

A stunning exhibition at German museum turns the innerworkings of the tiny design marvels into short, vivid films.

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Here’s A Two-Story Building Made Of Hammocks [Video]

Here’s A Two-Story Building Made Of Hammocks [Video]

Building on the success of a structure made only of tap, For Use has created another interactive public sculpture, this time using layers of flexible netting held in midair.

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When Is The Right Time For A Product Redesign?

When Is The Right Time For A Product Redesign?

Written by: Victor Lombardi

Looking at how and why Apple rolled out Final Cut Pro X--as well as a few other notable failures--provides a few rules of thumb.

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Infographic Of The Day: Picture Bios Of Jesus, Darth Vader, Hitler

Infographic of the Day

Infographic Of The Day: Picture Bios Of Jesus, Darth Vader, Hitler

Do you really need a thousand-page tome to understand the narrative arc of Bruce Lee? Or six movies to get the essence of Darth Vader? H-57 doesn’t think so.

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China Knows It Must Innovate. But Can It?

China Knows It Must Innovate. But Can It?

The country’s economy is booming, but the ecosystem for creativity has yet to emerge.

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Co.Design
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Deputy Editor : Belinda Lanks
09 / 08 two thousand and eleven
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  • The Hilarious, Befuddling Charts Of The U.S. Congress

    Infographic of the Day: The Hilarious, Befuddling Charts Of The U.S. Congress

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Thanks for stopping by Fast Company’s Co.Design. If you’ve been a reader for some time, you’ll notice that we’ve just unveiled a brand-new redesign. You can read about the thought process behind it here. Our content, of course, will be the same: Our focus is on highlighting the world’s best examples of design and innovation, working in concert.

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