A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library

Plans for the library don't exist---at least, not yet. But you can already see the outline of how Obama will shape his legacy. The post A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library appeared first on WIRED. A Tiny Firm Beats Out Giants to Design Obama’s Library

Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone Anywhere

The startup What3words uses three words to locate any 10-foot by 10-foot location on Earth. The post Three-Word Phrases---and a Map---Can Find Anyone Anywhere appeared first on WIRED. Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone Anywhere

Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers

Every year, AIGA and Design Observer choose 50 books to honor for their well-designed covers. The post Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers appeared first on WIRED. Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers

A House of the Future You Might Actually Want to Live In

Sharing much more than the rent with speculative housing models. The post A House of the Future You Might Actually Want to Live In appeared first on WIRED. A House of the Future You Might Actually Want to Live In

One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images

This artist made a mind blowing re-creation of Rembrandt's famous oil painting using just stock imagery. The post One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images appeared first on WIRED. One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images

We Went on the VR Field Trip of Tomorrow. Here’s What We Saw

This is the field trip of the future, as imagined by Google’s Expeditions Pioneer Program. The post We Went on the VR Field Trip of Tomorrow. Here's What We Saw appeared first on WIRED. We Went on the VR Field Trip of Tomorrow. Here’s What We Saw

LA’s New Skyslide Is in Good, Heart-Attack-Inducing Company

Cubes slide out from buildings, windows tilt out. Heart attacks are waiting to happen on top of today's towers. The post LA's New Skyslide Is in Good, Heart-Attack-Inducing Company appeared first on WIRED. LA’s New Skyslide Is in Good, Heart-Attack-Inducing Company

Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only.

The Tatazumai collection includes a range of work from a glass artist, a textile designer, a mixed-media artist, a wood artist, and two ceramicists. The post Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only. appeared first on WIRED. Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only.

You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner

Eurostile on fire off the shoulder of Orion. Palatine glittering in the dark near Tannhäuser Gate The post You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner appeared first on WIRED. You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner

Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo Design

What’s interesting is how minimal, even abstract, many of these icons have become. The post Infographic: Netflix’s New 'N' and the State of Logo Design appeared first on WIRED. Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo Design

An Architectural Installation Shows How to Build for People with Dementia

The Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale disorients its visitors---a reminder that people with disabilities see buildings differently. The post An Architectural Installation Shows How to Build for People with Dementia appeared first on WIRED. An Architectural Installation Shows How to Build for People with Dementia

Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

Commercial uses have dwindled in recent years (blame LEDs), but the craft of making these neon signs is still alive. The post Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs appeared first on WIRED. Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams

Gary Hustwit, the director of Helvetica,/em>, Objectified, and Urbanized, points his camera at famed designer Dieter Rams The post The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams appeared first on WIRED. The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams

How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway

The artist Christo's latest work, The Floating Piers, is a stunning feat of engineering that spans a lake in northern Italy. The post How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway appeared first on WIRED. How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway

Danielle and Michael Tuscany Italy Wedding

Planning & Design: Chic Weddings  |  Location: Castiglion del Bosco

Danielle and Michael Tuscany Italy Wedding