The Quiet Beauty Of London’s Olympic Arenas, Before The Medals And The Masses
Janie Airey’s photographs prove that the most stunning lines at the London Olympics might not’ve been the ones defining Ryan Lochte’s six-pack.
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From Cycle-Crazy Denmark, A Sleek Magnetic Bike Light
Designers KiBiSi have created iFlash One, a light that snaps on to your bike with a strong magnet.
A Shape-Shifting, Heat-Sensitive Metal Lets Buildings Breathe
Thermobimetal, a laminate building material that changes shape as temperatures rise and fall, could enable structures that react smartly to their ever-changing environments.
Masters Of The Animated GIF Expand Into Installation Art, With Dinosaurs And Dubstep
Dinosaurs and dubstep: Both turned up in London last week.
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Kickstarting: An Ingenious Origami Kayak That Folds Flat
And at just 25 pounds, it won’t even break the weight limit in a checked bag.
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Our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide For Design Snobs
From a typography Scrabble board to a high-design water bottle, a collection of products that will please even the toughest aesthete.
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Infographic: The Secret To The NBA’s Winningest Franchises? Teamwork
Jordan was the greatest of all time, but it wasn’t until a few friends stepped up that the Bulls started winning championships.
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The 4 Secrets Behind Zynga’s Narcotically Addictive Games
The team that made Farmville 2 sat down with us to share their secrets to building social gaming experiences that keep players coming back.
