Topic: Design

iPhone's New iOS7 Design Is Flat as Hell and You Can't Stand the Wait Anymore

Simply Zesty

After hearing a lot about the "flat" new look of iOS 7 that may or may not be revealed next month, there's finally been some light shed on details of what the latest iPhone design basics might look like — and, well, things start off pretty much in the dark.

By Connor Simpson

Jan 8, 2013

What They're Saying About (the) New Republic's New Logo

Everyone knew former Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes was going to shake things up at The New Republic, but nobody expected a redesign of the classic DC title to be quite so... sans-serif.

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By Jen Doll

Nov 30, 2012

Y.A. for Grownups

25 of the Most Wonderful Book Covers of the Year

In this week's Y.A. for Grownups column I'm paying special homage to the oft under-applauded but always important art of the books; specifically, the cover art that's appeared on books published for teens and middle-grade audiences this year.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Nov 20, 2012

Trimming the Times

The College of the Future, Banned Nativity Scenes, and Plugging Sandy

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By David Wagner

Oct 25, 2012

Franzen Takes the Stage; Amazon's Luxembourg Tax Haven Is Under Siege

Today in books and publishing: Reviews are in on Franzen-adapting play; closing Amazon's tax loopholes; only Harry Potter can save Bloomsbury now; telling designers what to read.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 18, 2012

Twitter's Big Announcement: You Get a Slightly Bigger Profile Picture

After hyping a "big announcement" yesterday, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo appeared on Today to unveil a new look for the social media platform featuring bigger photos and a more "personal" profile and complete overhaul of the iPad design--all of which Costolo says should go into effect today. 

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 14, 2012

Meet the Little Printer the Tech World Is Excited About

Little Printer, the physical paper product the tech world has decided to care about, is available for preorder today, so anyone else who wants a device that prints the Internet on a receipt-size piece of paper can get one, too -- for $259. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 26, 2012

Chinese Olympic Uniform Maker: Be Grateful for Chinese Manufacturing

Li Guilian is the woman in charge of making those non-American American Olympic uniforms, and she just can't understand why we're all so mad that Ralph Lauren's makers are Chinese—especially since China gives us such wonderful cheap products. 

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By Hannah Miet

Jul 17, 2012

Espresso, Underwear, and Early Mornings: How to Work From Home

There are temptations at home that do not exist in traditional work spaces. We asked some hyper-productive friends of The Atlantic Wire who work from home to explain their strategies, and what it is they do all day. 

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Jul 16, 2012

Google Doesn't Get the Importance of Gadget Packaging

A montage of frustrated Google Nexus 7 owners struggling with opening their new tablets' packaging proves there is at least one thing Apple gets that Google does not: Boxes.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Apr 11, 2012

The New Google+ Aims to Perfect Procrastination

Just when you thought Google+ was worn out and ready for the boring bin, the search giant unleashed its secret weapon: Graphic design.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Nov 30, 2011

The Evolution of iPad Magazine Designs

In just a few days the iPad will be 18 months old and Jann Wenner will release Rolling Stone's first app -- nothing too flashy. Given Wenner's reputation as the biggest naysayer of tablet editions, it would appear we're entering a new era of the iPad magazine.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 12, 2011

IKEA's New Bookshelves Can, in Fact, Still Hold Books

Plus: Ebook sales were up a whopping 162 percent in the first half of 2011

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By Adam Martin

Aug 3, 2011

What New York Times Staffers See on Their Way to the Bathroom

Pentagram has posted a collection of signs they designed for the newsroom

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 21, 2011

Place Your Bets on The New York Times' Next Architecture Critic

Get to know your Nicolai Oroussoff replacement possibilities

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