We used to argue whether design was about aesthetics or about functionality. But in 2025, those conversations seemed downright quaint. Simpler debates for a simpler time. Now we’re wondering if craft ...

"Anyone who knows me will find it hilarious that I've picked a car as my favourite design of the year, given that at the advanced age of 30, I still cannot drive and, in fact, know very little about ...

Rooms drenched in dusky shades (below left) have enjoyed a stretch of popularity. But Los Angeles kitchen designer Caren Rideau expects that in 2026, we’ll say goodbye to “the dominance of navy blue ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. America has long led the world in innovation, technological advancement, and design. But with a sprawling ecosystem of digital services offered to Americans, the ...

Under the shade of a tree, a group of Kachhi Rabari women are huddled together. With their black lehngas tucked between their legs and their veils draped across their foreheads, their eyes follow the ...

PLYMOUTH, Minn — The art of embroidery isn't just for grandmas anymore! Minnesota is home to a global, employee-owned embroidery company known as the Embroidery Library, creating unique designs. "It ...

Spray-on trainers, a water-filtering bottle cap and inflatable self-defence devices for protestors feature in our roundup of the most impactful product designs from 2024. This year saw designers ...

When she first played World of Warcraft at 10 years old, Ophélie knew her future would be in the video game industry. With a passion for writing and playing video games, she naturally became a gaming ...

Metamaterials have recently garnered substantial research interest as they can be engineered to achieve materials properties not found in nature, thus presenting unique opportunities across various ...