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Scott F. Reid, Santa Barbara Designer and Arts Advocate, 1945-2026
obituaries11 days ago

Scott F. Reid, Santa Barbara Designer and Arts Advocate, 1945-2026

Scott F. Reid, a Santa Barbara artist and founder of Scott F. Reid and Associates Design Office, died March 15, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1945 in Santa Monica, he studied at Art Center and UCSB, built a 30+ year design practice serving the city and MTD, and was deeply involved in the community through Transition House and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by three sons—Seth Reid, Matt Reid and Sean Kerr—and five grandchildren, with his life centered on art, family and service. A celebration of his life was planned for April 3 at the Sunrise Urn Garden, Santa Barbara Cemetery.

via noozhawk.com|
#art#design#obituaries
Trump Defends White House Ballroom with Onboard Show-and-Tell
politics12 days ago

Trump Defends White House Ballroom with Onboard Show-and-Tell

Trump, aboard Air Force One, revealed renderings of his planned 90,000‑square‑foot White House ballroom and pitched it as world‑class and privately funded, saying construction is ahead of schedule; critics, including a New York Times design critique, warn the plan features fake windows, obstructed views, stairs that lead nowhere, and an oversized rooftop that could disrupt the White House’s symmetry, with public opposition mounting ahead of a crucial planning vote.

via The Daily Beast|
#design#donald-j-trump#politics
Architects Slam Trump White House Ballroom as a Design Disaster
politics12 days ago

Architects Slam Trump White House Ballroom as a Design Disaster

Architects warn that the East Wing ballroom is an oversized, flawed design, featuring fake north-facing windows, obstructed interior views, and stairs that lead to a wall, which could disrupt the White House’s symmetry. With a final NCPC vote slated for April 2 and intense public backlash against the project (private funding cited, demolition of the East Wing already underway), critics say the lavish addition is a “gaudy” misstep for a national symbol.

via The Daily Beast|
#ballroom#design#donald-j-trump
Oura Ring 5 Leaks Hint at Deep Rose Color and Curvier Design
gadgets17 days ago

Oura Ring 5 Leaks Hint at Deep Rose Color and Curvier Design

Renders allegedly from Android Headlines show the Oura Ring 5 with a new ‘deep rose’ color (replacing rose gold) alongside black, silver, and gold options, plus a matte ‘stealth’ black variant. The design appears slightly rounder with a sharper curve, the charging case and pedestal look unchanged, and battery life staying in the 5–8 day range. Potential new features may come from Oura’s Doublepoint gesture-recognition startup, hinting at future AI-driven interactions.

via Gizmodo|
#design#gadgets#gesture-recognition
SP40 Restomod Reimagines Edsel’s 1934 Speedster with Modern V8 Power
technology18 days ago

SP40 Restomod Reimagines Edsel’s 1934 Speedster with Modern V8 Power

SP40 Restomod debuted in Miami as a carbon-fiber homage to Edsel Ford’s 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster. Each bespoke unit uses a Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 with more than 480 hp, a five‑speed manual, and a purpose-built chassis with adjustable suspension, all weighing about 1,190 kg. The car emphasizes analog, mechanical driving over modern screens, and buyers can customize trim; pricing isn’t disclosed and orders are open in the US for wealthy collectors.

via Carscoops|
#classics#coachbuilt#design
LA28 Debuts Floral Branding for the 2028 Olympic Games
sports18 days ago

LA28 Debuts Floral Branding for the 2028 Olympic Games

LA28 unveiled a flower-inspired visual identity for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, centered on the 'Superbloom' motif and 13 blooms representing LA’s culture, neighborhoods and landscape; the palette draws on Bird of Paradise and groups into four families—Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush; typography nods to local street signage; the branding is designed to work across venues, digital formats and broadcasts and was developed with design studio Koto, with an unusually early rollout to give partners time to adopt it.

via NBC News|
#branding#design#floral
Garden-style Oscars dais frames Hollywood’s big night as a sanctuary
entertainment27 days ago

Garden-style Oscars dais frames Hollywood’s big night as a sanctuary

The 98th Academy Awards stage reveal shows a garden courtyard-inspired design with overhanging branches and floral touches to create a calming, sanctuary-like space in the Dolby Theatre. Production designers say the material palette of stone, metal, and glass emphasizes a natural aesthetic while balancing organic and architectural elements. Security around the event will be heightened with a one‑mile perimeter, as hosts Conan O’Brien and producers prepare for the ceremony amid geopolitical tensions.

via New York Post|
#design#entertainment#hollywood
Privacy-First Power: Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Redefines the Big Phone
technology28 days ago

Privacy-First Power: Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Redefines the Big Phone

Verge’s review praises the S26 Ultra for its Privacy Display that dims the screen to deter shoulder-surfing in public, alongside real camera improvements that boost low-light performance. It also notes intriguing AI tools like Now Nudge and Gemini automation, though these are still evolving and raise trust questions around generative editing. The package remains large and pricey with quirks (no Qi2 magnets), but the Ultra finally feels like a distinct, useful device for privacy-minded power users.

via The Verge|
#ai-features#camera-upgrades#design
Nothing’s Phones Read Like Logos Through Transparent, Retro Design
design1 month ago

Nothing’s Phones Read Like Logos Through Transparent, Retro Design

Nothing’s design team treats its devices as brand-forward objects that should be instantly recognizable, even “like a logo,” using transparent backs that reveal internal components, retro-inspired styling, and color layered inside the shell. The Nothing Phone 4(a) Pro expands this approach with more visible color and depth, aiming to disrupt a conservative smartphone market by prioritizing recognizable, disruptive design over conventional aesthetics.

via Creative Bloq|
#branding#design#nothing
Canva’s Magic Layers turns flat AI outputs into editable, multi-layer designs
tech1 month ago

Canva’s Magic Layers turns flat AI outputs into editable, multi-layer designs

Canva has launched Magic Layers in public beta, a feature that splits a single-page PNG/JPG into editable layers so users can adjust individual objects, text, and graphics without re-prompting the AI. It works with any flat image (not just AI outputs) and preserves the original layout, aiming to outpace rivals like Adobe in layer separation. The move could blur the line between AI-generated and handmade designs as more layers become visible.

via The Verge|
#ai#canva#design
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Debuts to Strong Early Praise
technology1 month ago

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Debuts to Strong Early Praise

Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo hits stores with positive early reviews that praise its budget price, Apple-grade design, and solid performance for tasks like photo editing and 4K video. Reviewers highlight it as a budget Mac that could steal share from affordable Windows PCs and Chromebooks, while noting cost-saving omissions such as Touch ID, backlit keyboard, MagSafe charging, anti-reflective coating, faster USB-C ports, and a shiny logo. Powered by an A18 Pro chip, the Neo delivers performance competitive with similarly priced rivals and sits near the lower end of the newer M-series lineup.

via Seeking Alpha|
#apple#budget-laptop#design
From Fallen Trees to Finished Spaces: Kingston Upcycles Timber
design1 month ago

From Fallen Trees to Finished Spaces: Kingston Upcycles Timber

New York Heartwoods founder Megan Offner salvages trees slated for a Kingston townhouse project, milling them into about 8,000 linear feet of boards used as baseboards, built-in shelves and window trim in the new apartments. The upcycled wood costs roughly 25% more than premilled lumber, but the developer plans to market the trees’ story as a sustainability selling point.

via The New York Times|
#circular-economy#design#kingston-ny