Motion Graphics for Brands: Why Animation Beats Static Design
Brands compete for attention in a matter of seconds. A striking logo or a beautifully composed image can still impress, but audiences increasingly expect more than a single frozen frame. Motion graphics, which are animated visuals designed to communicate ideas, offer a dynamic alternative that keeps people watching and helps messages stick. Movement Captures Attention …

Neutral says tariffs behind construction pause at « worlds tallest mass-timber building »
Local developer Neutral has stated that construction on its mass-timber Edison skyscraper in Milwaukee, which it claims will be the « world’s tallest », has been halted due to rising tariffs. Read more
Harp space dividing system by Flokk
Dezeen Showroom: Flokk-owned, UK-based brand Connection has updated its Harp system, a characterful space dividing solution featuring bungee cords as stylised see-through walls. Read more
Max Núñez Arquitectos designs metal Chilean house as « site-specific piece of technology »
Chilean studio Max Núñez Arquitectos has raised a prefabricated steel house onto columns for a sloping site in the Sierra Nevada mountains in southern Chile, comparing it to a « lunar lander ». Read more
Qrevo CurvX vacuum « doesn’t ask users to choose between beauty and performance »
Promotion: Chinese technology company Roborock has designed the Qrevo CurvX robot vacuum cleaner to be an aesthetic addition to any home, while being highly functional. Read more
Students construct timber pavilions at Woodstock site during BuildFest
Students and faculty from 10 universities have built timber installations on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York. Read more
Designed for Checkout: 5 E-commerce UX Fixes to Reduce Cart Abandonment and Boost Sales
Leaving the metaphorical store with the cart full is one thing; leaving it abandoned at the checkout page is quite another. Cart abandonment is one of the biggest drains on e-commerce profitability, and often it’s not about price or shipping cost alone. Poor design, confusing flows, and friction points turn potential buyers away. Fortunately, many …

Hopkins Architects arranges University of Oxford arts centre around four-storey atrium
London studio Hopkins Architects has completed a performing arts and education centre at the University of Oxford, which features a four-storey atrium and a Passivhaus concert hall. Read more
Selencky Parsons builds South Downs home that looks like three cottages
London studio Selencky Parsons has completed Bulls Barn, a family home in the south of England that looks like a cluster of small buildings. Read more
Lina Ghotmeh named one of the world’s most influential rising stars by Time
Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh has been named on the Time100 Next list of the world’s 100 most influential rising stars. Read more