25 Masterpieces That Prove 2016 Was an Incredible Year for Architecture

The year's best architecture experimented, turned heads, and played nice with its surroundings. The post 25 Masterpieces That Prove 2016 Was an Incredible Year for Architecture appeared first on WIRED. 25 Masterpieces That Prove 2016 Was an Incredible Year for Architecture

The Most Innovative Objects of 2016 (That You’ll Actually Want to use)

Not too cautious, but not too crazy, either, these products get forward-thinking just right. The post The Most Innovative Objects of 2016 (That You'll Actually Want to use) appeared first on WIRED. The Most Innovative Objects of 2016 (That You’ll Actually Want to use)

Forget Rose Gold. In 2016, Tech’s Big Color Trend Was Ombré

The year's biggest color trend wasn't a single hue, at all. It was a blend of them. More precisely, it was ombré---the ten dollar word for color gradients. The post Forget Rose Gold. In 2016, Tech's Big Color Trend Was Ombré appeared first on WIRED. Forget Rose Gold. In 2016, Tech’s Big Color Trend Was Ombré

The Best User Interface Upgrades of 2016

2016's most noteworthy user interface upgrades---from the incremental but astute, to the truly momentous. The post The Best User Interface Upgrades of 2016 appeared first on WIRED. The Best User Interface Upgrades of 2016

From Instagram to Budweiser, These Are the Year’s Most Notable New Logos

We exit the year with more logos than we entered with. Below, a selection of 2016's most notable work. The post From Instagram to Budweiser, These Are the Year’s Most Notable New Logos appeared first on WIRED. From Instagram to Budweiser, These Are the Year’s Most Notable New Logos

Google’s Mesmerizing Game Turns Scribbles Into Satellite Images

Land Lines is a clever new tool that lets you search satellite images by drawing just a line. The post Google's Mesmerizing Game Turns Scribbles Into Satellite Images appeared first on WIRED. Google’s Mesmerizing Game Turns Scribbles Into Satellite Images

National Geographic’s Classic Infographics, Now in One Stunning Book

The new anthology includes infographics from throughout the magazine's 128-year history. The post National Geographic’s Classic Infographics, Now in One Stunning Book appeared first on WIRED. National Geographic’s Classic Infographics, Now in One Stunning Book

Can You Tell if These Objects Are Real or Rendered?

The best digital renderings trick the eye. But are these renderings? The post Can You Tell if These Objects Are Real or Rendered? appeared first on WIRED. Can You Tell if These Objects Are Real or Rendered?

Passengers’ Elegant Starship Is Almost as Pretty as Its Stars

The Avalon needed to function as far more than an elaborate backdrop. The post Passengers' Elegant Starship Is Almost as Pretty as Its Stars appeared first on WIRED. Passengers’ Elegant Starship Is Almost as Pretty as Its Stars

2016’s Most Googled Term Was … Powerball?

Powerball, and Pokémon Go. The post 2016’s Most Googled Term Was … Powerball? appeared first on WIRED. 2016’s Most Googled Term Was … Powerball?

Architects and Engineers Shove a Lightsaber Through the Death Star’s Bad Design

The plans get stolen, transmitted to Princess Leia, hidden on an R2 unit, and allow the Rebels to triumph. They're also terrible. The post Architects and Engineers Shove a Lightsaber Through the Death Star's Bad Design appeared first on WIRED. Architects and Engineers Shove a Lightsaber Through the Death Star’s Bad Design

Bonobo’s Haunting Video for ‘Break Apart’ Explores a Martian Landscape

"Break Apart" was shot in the Mojave Desert, but it looks more like an otherworldly landscape mixed with cinematography from <em>Thelma and Louise</em>. The post Bonobo’s Haunting Video for ‘Break Apart’ Explores a Martian Landscape appeared first on WIRED. Bonobo’s Haunting Video for ‘Break Apart’ Explores a Martian Landscape

Forget Hallmark. Vintage Holiday Cards Are Where It’s At

Graphic designers sure know how to make a holiday card The post Forget Hallmark. Vintage Holiday Cards Are Where It’s At appeared first on WIRED. Forget Hallmark. Vintage Holiday Cards Are Where It’s At

Handy Chart Organizes Fast Food Chains by Calorie Count

The calorie distribution of Carls Jr.'s menu items looks very different from Subway's. The post Handy Chart Organizes Fast Food Chains by Calorie Count appeared first on WIRED. Handy Chart Organizes Fast Food Chains by Calorie Count

Artist Teaches Roots To Grow In Beautiful, Alien Patterns

It's kind of like bonsai, but for the subterranean part of the plant. The post Artist Teaches Roots To Grow In Beautiful, Alien Patterns appeared first on WIRED. Artist Teaches Roots To Grow In Beautiful, Alien Patterns

How Netflix’s The Crown Captures the Turmoil of Post-War London

Tatters don't come cheap in this royal drama. The post How Netflix’s The Crown Captures the Turmoil of Post-War London appeared first on WIRED. How Netflix’s The Crown Captures the Turmoil of Post-War London

22 Gifts That Will You Give You Serious Design Cred

A good gift is a thoughtful gift---and a thoughtfully designed one, too. The post 22 Gifts That Will You Give You Serious Design Cred appeared first on WIRED. 22 Gifts That Will You Give You Serious Design Cred

Dyson’s Cu-Beam Duo Is a Radically New Office Lamp—Seriously

Dyson's Cu-Beam Duo looks like a satellite, runs for decades, and gives you total control of your office lighting. The post Dyson's Cu-Beam Duo Is a Radically New Office Lamp—Seriously appeared first on WIRED. Dyson’s Cu-Beam Duo Is a Radically New Office Lamp—Seriously

The Outline’s Bizarre Design Actually Makes a Lot of Sense

The Outline's user interface is fashionably opaque---mysterious enough to keep you engaged, but not so impenetrable that it turns you away. The post The Outline’s Bizarre Design Actually Makes a Lot of Sense appeared first on WIRED. The Outline’s Bizarre Design Actually Makes a Lot of Sense

The Origin of Just About Everything, Visualized

This brilliantly illustrated science book explains the origins of some of life's most complicated questions. The post The Origin of Just About Everything, Visualized appeared first on WIRED. The Origin of Just About Everything, Visualized

An Ordinary-Looking Gym That’s Built to Survive a Tsunami

The building is fortified by steel and concrete. Perfect for a tsunami shelter, but overkill for a school gymnasium. So the architects made it kid-friendly. The post An Ordinary-Looking Gym That’s Built to Survive a Tsunami appeared first on WIRED. An Ordinary-Looking Gym That’s Built to Survive a Tsunami

Storyboard VR Makes Building Virtual Worlds Stupid Simple

Storyboard VR is like a sketchbook for building VR worlds. The post Storyboard VR Makes Building Virtual Worlds Stupid Simple appeared first on WIRED. Storyboard VR Makes Building Virtual Worlds Stupid Simple

Explore a Giant Underwater Installation Off the California Coast

Doug Aitken's new exhibit is designed to raise awareness about ocean conservation. But building and installing the structures wasn't easy. The post Explore a Giant Underwater Installation Off the California Coast appeared first on WIRED. Explore a Giant Underwater Installation Off the California Coast

Inside Oculus’ Quest to Design an Invisible VR Controller

The Oculus Touch goes on on sale today, and it's more than a set of VR controllers. The devices are, in effect, your hands. The post Inside Oculus' Quest to Design an Invisible VR Controller appeared first on WIRED. Inside Oculus’ Quest to Design an Invisible VR Controller

Learn How To Use A DSLR Camera, With This Nifty Web Tool

Photography Mapped is for anyone intimidated by the knobs, dials, and settings on DSLR cameras. The post Learn How To Use A DSLR Camera, With This Nifty Web Tool appeared first on WIRED. Learn How To Use A DSLR Camera, With This Nifty Web Tool

It’s a Fancy Hotel, Only, You Know, for Bicycles

More fancy shed than Four Seasons, the Lillestrøm Bicycle Hotel lets commuters pay a small monthly fee to safely store bicycles indoors. The post It's a Fancy Hotel, Only, You Know, for Bicycles appeared first on WIRED. It’s a Fancy Hotel, Only, You Know, for Bicycles

In Sunday Sketching, Christoph Niemann Tells the Brutal Truth About the Creative Process

WIRED Logo Click to share this story on Facebook Click to share this story on Twitter Click to email this story Click to comment on this story. (will open new tab) © 2016 Christoph Niemann For years, Christoph Niemann spent every Sunday conducting a drawing experiment. The artist, whose illustrations have appeared in dozens of […] The post In Sunday Sketching, Christoph Niemann Tells the Brutal Truth About the Creative Process appeared first on WIRED. In Sunday Sketching, Christoph Niemann Tells the Brutal Truth About the Creative Process

Nun Fashion Is Way More Fascinating Than You Realize

'Looking Good: A Visual Guide to the Nun's Habit' is a fascinating work of reference on a subject to which you've almost certainly never paid much mind. The post Nun Fashion Is Way More Fascinating Than You Realize appeared first on WIRED. Nun Fashion Is Way More Fascinating Than You Realize

The Gorgeous Mola Modeling Kit Will Make a Real Engineer Out of You

Mola is the first structural modeling kit you'll want to snap a selfie with, regardless of your major. The post The Gorgeous Mola Modeling Kit Will Make a Real Engineer Out of You appeared first on WIRED. The Gorgeous Mola Modeling Kit Will Make a Real Engineer Out of You

Explore a Lovely Map of Berlin’s 20th Century Architecture

Blue Crow Media makes maps that celebrate and organize a city's architecture. The post Explore a Lovely Map of Berlin’s 20th Century Architecture appeared first on WIRED. Explore a Lovely Map of Berlin’s 20th Century Architecture

LABB Is a Clever Watch Strap Inspired by Lego Bricks

The LABB band's straps interlock like Lego bricks, allowing each to fasten quickly and securely to the other. The post LABB Is a Clever Watch Strap Inspired by Lego Bricks appeared first on WIRED. LABB Is a Clever Watch Strap Inspired by Lego Bricks

You Could Play This Jigsaw Puzzle Forever and Never Finish

It just keeps going and going and going and going... The post You Could Play This Jigsaw Puzzle Forever and Never Finish appeared first on WIRED. You Could Play This Jigsaw Puzzle Forever and Never Finish

The Next Generation of the Death Mask Is Freakishly Beautiful

Cultures have used death masks to memorialize the deceased for thousands of years. A new project out of MIT reimagines these artifacts for the modern age. The post The Next Generation of the Death Mask Is Freakishly Beautiful appeared first on WIRED. The Next Generation of the Death Mask Is Freakishly Beautiful