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The differently colored stripes symbolise 'Colours Beyond the Horizon', with the stripe graphic featuring 12 colours: 11 colours representing each player, while the central red stripe symbolises the Japanese football family, which is a really nice added touch.

As expected, Phone (4a) will retain the signature semi-transparent look of all previous phones from the Nothing brand. The upcoming device will feature an even more exposed lower back portion with a dual-tone approach and will be available in at least four color options, including white (pictured below), black, blue and pink. One of the major changes with the Phone (4a) is the Glyph Bar, which replaces the Glyph Interface on previous models.

I'm looking at the stage but I don't know what I saw, even though the message is somehow clear. I was invited into the self-reflection of a lost person, projected inward through an attempt to escape from the simulation of post-apocalyptic reality, which through our human stupidity has turned our world into a capitalist grey wasteland, where you can survive if you accept that you don't exist, and there is only us.

Kameh was naturally drawn to design, but it wasn't until they were setting up a new apartment that they knew this interest was a true calling. "Very quickly I realized I wanted to create pieces that told a story, rather than simply serve as functional furniture," the artist says. "I wanted each object to carry a soul, to hold a memory - something that could live and breathe in the space with me."

LEGO has spent decades proving that plastic bricks can build anything from childhood memories to architectural masterpieces. January 2026 continues that tradition with designs that push beyond simple construction into genuine cultural commentary. These aren't just toys gathering dust on shelves. They're conversation pieces that bridge art history, gaming nostalgia, comedy legends, sports culture, and the maker movement into something you can actually hold.

As we contemplate a future of self-driving cars, Cameron Clarke finds out that there's still some way to go in convincing the public to cede control to machines. John Reynolds explores the almost unimaginable opportunities a driver-free society presents for advertisers. Design will play a large role in gaining public acceptance and mass adoption of driverless technology, so The Drum takes a look at some of the weird and wonderful concepts seen so far, and asks designers what challenges remain.

Recent design and chip upgrades make these wearables slimmer, lighter, and more appealing to a general audience -- resulting in jewelry you'd actually want to wear. I've been on the ground at CES over the past few days, and I've found some great examples of established and up-and-coming brands alike making beautiful devices.

What I'm really against is the notion that you can't do design without AI so you either learn AI or you're doomed. Using AI is of course useful for designers. But so is knowing how to use Figma and I put both of those in the same bucket of tactical skills. Can you work as a designer without being proficient in Figma? Absolutely.

Luxury diaries and planners are no longer mere tools for organization, but an opportunity to note the small details that define a life well lived. But how to select one that will see you through the new year? How to choose the perfect luxury planner or diary 1. Define its role Before anything else, consider how your planner will serve you. Are you a devoted note-taker or a meticulous scheduler? Whether it's destined for appointments, ambitions or introspection, clarity of purpose will quickly narrow the field.

Those who follow me on LinkedIn may have gotten the impression that I'm against AI. Nothing is further from the truth. What I'm really against is the notion that you can't do design without AI so you either learn AI or you're doomed. Using AI is of course useful for designers. But so is knowing how to use Figma and I put both of those in the same bucket of tactical skills.

If any single company deserves recognition for bringing style back, it's Motorola. The Razr Ultra foldable in MountainTrail is easily the best-looking phone I used this year, but maybe I'm just partial to the Moto X vibes the wooden back evokes. The bronze-colored side rails, the satisfying sound as the flip phone snaps shut - it's all so nice. But it's not just foldables - Motorola has been way ahead

At the end of every year, we at Curbed like to take a close look at which stories our readers spent the most time with. Luxury Schadenfreude, glimpses into elite enclaves, and in-the-know hacks for thriving in the city were some of the recurring themes. This year, we answered burning questions you might not have known you had: What's it like to live in an empty Brooklyn supertall?

The Pixel Watch 4 is Google's latest stab at the premium smartwatch market. As the successor to last year's Pixel Watch 3, the new model may not look all that different on the surface. But underneath that domed exterior is a slew of improvements, including a new display, an updated chipset, longer battery life with faster charging, improved fitness tracking, and Google's latest Wear OS software with Material 3 Expressive design.

The best stocking stuffers aren't the ones that fill space-they're the ones that get plucked out first, pocketed before breakfast, and quietly claimed before anyone else notices. These are the gifts that punch above their price tag, blending clever design with genuine utility in a package small enough to tuck into a sock but compelling enough to become someone's new everyday carry. They're the kinds of objects that spark conversations, solve real problems, and feel impossibly thoughtful for something that costs less than dinner.

The best chess sets are more than functional; designers, architects, and luxury brands have all put their own spin on the form with new interpretations. Some hardly look like chess sets at all these days; the game's 32 pieces have been rendered in a variety of shapes and materials, from luxe marble to sturdy wood, by everyone from furniture designer Isamu Noguchi to surrealist Man Ray, who was known to face off against fellow artist and chess enthusiast Marcel Duchamp.

"a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection" that "encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation."

The Salt Lake City Olympics planned for 2034 are now the Utah Games after organizers announced a new logo and name to reflect the multi-community work that goes into hosting the largest winter sports event on Earth. The state's Governor, Spencer Cox, says the new logo has united people-though not in a good way. "It's really brought people together because everyone seems to not like it," Cox said at a recent press conference.

When's the last time you poured a perfect glass of Pinot Noir in your own home? If you're like me from three weeks ago, probably never. Red wines should be served somewhere between 58 and 68 degrees (opinions vary). That's a bit cooler than room temperature, but unless you want to dedicate money and space to a special refrigerator, you don't have many good options.

When Apple drops a new tech device to replace a top-rated favorite - say, the AirPods Pro 2 - the first questions are always "how much better can the new one be?" and "do I really need to upgrade?" In the case of the AirPods Pro 3, the answers are "a lot" and "yes, absolutely." The AirPods Pro 3 aren't just Apple's best active noise-cancelling in-ear buds, they're the best ones made by anyone, anywhere, at any time.

The book's designers, Alflie Allen and Max Marshall, brought grime's fashion legacy to the tactile experience. James says: "I said I didn't want to make a coffee table book as I thought that didn't feel right for grime." In consideration of how best to encapsulate the genre's feel, James, Alfie, and Max came up with the idea of condensing the photo book into a poster; each page folds out into A2, creating a storybook that unfurls alongside the narrative.

You can see that the widened fenders are now integrated and flow into the body much more naturally than on previous prototypes. The front fenders stick out considerably more than on the non-M i3. The same goes for the rear, where it looks like BMW has yet again not bothered to give the M car bespoke doors to match the more muscular rear haunches.