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Lego’s Ideas platform, where fans pitch custom set designs for the world to vote on, is always brimming with quirky, creative proposals. Scroll through, and you’ll find everything from a detailed replica of the Palace of Versailles to Piet Mondrian’s New York Boogie Woogie reimagined in bricks, plus a life-size ping-pong paddle and even a …
Our Verdict Zoner Photo Studio X is a solid gateway into RAW image workflows. It doesn’t pack the same depth of creative control (or generative AI) you’ll find in Adobe’s tools, but it’s intuitive, effective, and nicely affordable—making it a great pick for a wide range of photographers. Pros Cons With memory card capacities and …
Change in packaging design is fraught with danger. Sometimes a new design is needed to inject some life into a brand that’s losing its edge or to help a product stand out on the shelf amid new competition, but cases like Bahlsen and the unpopular Tropicana rebrand have taught us that change has its risks. …
Our Verdict Corel’s latest CorelDRAW Graphics Suite finds the industry veteran taking on Adobe Illustrator’s dominance. It delivers a top-tier vector drawing and layout tool that outperforms Illustrator in some areas—though its photo-editing capabilities fall short. Pros Cons It’s tempting to assume Adobe has a monopoly on graphic design and photo-editing software. But that’s far …
For anyone obsessed with home design, a kitchen decked out in sleek, retro Smeg appliances is probably at the top of their wishlist. But let’s be real: those iconic pieces usually feel just out of grasp, thanks to their premium price tags. And Smeg rarely runs official sales—why would they? Their beautifully crafted toasters, kettles, …
Our Take CorelDRAW Go is a standout example of how advanced web-based design tools have become. More than just a basic browser app, it packs a full-featured graphic design toolkit—complete with high-resolution PDF exports and seamless compatibility with desktop CorelDRAW. If you’re tired of InDesign’s subscription lock but still need reliable layout software, this tool …
Admit you don’t own a TV, and people tend to give you that sideways “are you serious?” look. “But what do you do for fun?” they’ll gush. “How do you even unwind?” When my wife and I moved into our little cottage—think cozy, Hobbit-like charm, not sprawling space—we left our old TV at her parents’ …
Fresh off his 2024 Year of the Dragon design collaboration, acclaimed artist James Jean has reunited with Diageo’s iconic Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, to create a limited-edition label and packaging—this time to honor the Lunar New Year and the upcoming Year of the Snake. Jean is renowned for blending modern themes with …
Sustainability can’t come at the cost of functionality. Starbucks recently rolled out compostable coffee cups in select U.S. states—but the launch was met with sharp criticism from vocal customers. While the global coffee chain’s push toward greener practices is praiseworthy (even if it’s long overdue), the backlash against its eco-friendly packaging raises a critical question …
Let’s be clear: We’re total Lego lovers. We even named the Lego brick one of those everyday items that’s actually a design masterpiece, and over the years, we’ve happily shared deals on some of our favorite sets. But I’ve got to say it— the backlash against Lego’s newly announced Star Wars Death Star set? Totally …