Norman writes that “we have unwittingly accepted the paradigm that technology comes first”–in other words, we too often design without respect for the user and with too much reverence for technology.

This month, Wang Shu, the first Chinese recipient of architecture's highest honor, the Pritzker Prize, will be recognized in a ceremony in Beijing on May 25. In an editorial essay, "Designing Women," ...

These days, we’re all looking for stability. And just when we need it the most, it seems harder than ever to find. It isn’t just a question of reliability in our jobs, living situations and families.

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As a passionate collector and admirer of design in all its forms, I’ve often found myself fascinated by the allure of what’s considered ‘timeless.’ That sleek, mid-century modern chair or the ...

Over the last week, the big design buzz has been on Jonathan Ive leaving Apple. Much of the conversation is around the impact he’s had on the design of Apple’s products — on shaping the form of the ...

You know that thing you think you know? Well, what if the Macalope told you that it was wrong? Turns out it’s not, but what if he were to tell you that it is? Well, you don’t have to ask because, ...

Black Myth: Wukong will melt your gaming PC when its visuals are cranked to the max, but what about running it on a smartphone? Yeah, you can... but what about a tri-fold smartphone? Yep, that works ...

An important element of this early Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera was the portrayal of the sorcerer as a domestic salesman rather than some exotic and mysterious being. It was the wares that were ...