MSCHF’s Scout Cookies Packaging Serves Up Retro Charm—With a Side of Satire

It’s a bold statement, sweetened with satire and a crumbly, playful edge. The artist collective MSCHF is rolling out an ultra-limited edition line of MSCHF Scout Cookies—inviting fans to cash in on its capsule collection of Girl Scout-esque biscuits. Each of the three exclusive Scout Cookie kits packs 528 boxes of premium treats, plus four …

2012 App Design Trends: A Nostalgic Look Back

App user interface (UI) design, much like web design, evolves through countless phases. When the iPhone first hit the scene, most apps stuck closely to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines. But as the device became ubiquitous—and Apple itself rolled out more of its own apps—UI design branched off in all sorts of directions. Whether it’s the …

9 Everyday Kitchen Staples That Are Actually Design Masterpieces

Design masterpieces aren’t just in museums—they’re in your kitchen. It’s easy to overlook how many of our daily functional items are feats of both engineering and style. But right now’s the perfect time to take notice: Amazon Prime Day is offering deals on some truly iconic pieces of product design. Amazon Prime Day is now …

The Olympic Condom Packaging Is Way Cuter Than It Needs to Be

Am I the only one who’s low-key itching to collect these? Paris has long held the title of the “City of Love,” so it’s easy to guess things might get a little steamy in the Olympic Village this year. Let’s be honest: the so-called “sex ban” reportedly in place for Tokyo 2020 was never gonna …

5 Apps Disrupting the Art Market

These platforms are unlocking fresh revenue streams for artists. Making a living from art has never been easy—but for artists and curators in major cities, sky-high real estate costs for galleries and studio spaces have made building a sustainable career even harder. The rising popularity of art fairs hasn’t helped either: while they’re great for …

18 Top Collaboration Tools for Designers

These online collaboration tools simplify your design workflow—no matter where you are globally. We’re in a golden age of collaboration tools. Distributed teams are now the norm, and partnering with colleagues across cities (or even continents) has never been easier. For designers, these tools streamline feedback loops, speed up artwork approvals, and ensure nothing gets …

Tokidoki’s Kawaii Monopoly Board Might Just Be the Most Delightfully Kitschy Thing You’ll See Today

Over the years, we’ve come across some pretty wild brand collaborations—but none might be quite as delightfully kitschy as this kawaii-themed Monopoly set. Fresh off his recent appearance at San Diego Comic-Con (where he celebrated Tokidoki’s 20th anniversary), Italian artist and designer Simone Legno has put his brand’s signature twist on the classic real estate-investing …

Bath and Body Works Candle Sparks Backlash Over Major Design Oversight

A seasonal candle from Bath and Body Works has landed the popular retailer in hot water, all due to an unfortunate design misstep. The brand’s “Snowed In” candle was quickly pulled from shelves after consumers pointed out a controversial detail: its design appeared to feature white hooded figures, drawing uncomfortable and unsavory comparisons. There are …

I never thought I’d end up smitten with a mini fridge—but here we are.

Honestly, I didn’t see myself writing this much about fridges this month. When Prime Day was still on, I was scrolling nonstop—hell, even crossing my fingers—for a good deal on one of those tiny retro Smeg fridges for my new cottage (let’s be real, it’s basically a Hobbit house, it’s so small). Spoiler: No luck. …