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5 design-friendly smart thermostats combining form and function

Design Wanted

Instead of a screen, the second phase is minimal and features an LED display that only lights up when the user touches the controls. The post 5 design-friendly smart thermostats combining form and function appeared first on DesignWanted. At the same time, this arguably limits its capabilities. .

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

Becoming an iconic brand Rodgers observed that the current trend is the uniform space is light and tonal colours, as well a relatively minimalist design. If we continue to innovate and form an exciting piece of the puzzle, then I see more opportunities for Cargo Crew to [become] an iconic brand – which is what we’re aiming for.”

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LEDs are stealing the spotlight thanks to Dutch design studio Vantot

Design Wanted

But they didn’t form their partnership right away. Following their graduation, Jongsma and van Gurp spent a few years working separately before merging to form Vantot in 2015. As it goes in and out it casts different lighting effects in the surrounding space. Both can either be set against a wall or used to divide spaces.

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WGNB completes colourless interior for golf supply store PXG

Dezeen

A graphite-covered wall greets visitors near the entrance WGNB interpreted these characteristics in the pared-back forms and materials chosen for the shop's internal surfaces and display furniture. The graphite embeds calmness and humbleness. And, most importantly, it smudges." The photography is by Yongjoon Choi.

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Vuori, the California-based clothing brand, opens the doors to its first UK store in London’s Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Founded by Joe Kudla in 2015 in California, the first UK Vuori store at 25 Long Acre, Covent Garden in London, showcases an extensive collection of the refined men’s and women’s activewear collections, which marry performance and style for every day, not just for the gym.

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Lululemon hits its stride in Asia amid ambitious global growth plans

Inside Retail

In the heart of Hong Kong, where the bustling finance world meets the city’s rich tapestry of artistic expression, Lululemon’s flagship store at IFC mall stands as a testament to the brand’s evolution since it opened its doors in 2015.

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LAYER has created a voice assistant with a happy (or sad) personality

Design Wanted

To combat this, creative design studio LAYER, which was founded by industrial designer Benjamin Hubert in 2015, has created a voice assistant capable of expressing sadness and joy. . The form is driven by the need to integrate both an intuitive LED feedback display and a physical touch interface.

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