The Hague Convicts a Tomb-Destroying Extremist With Smart Design

The startup What3words uses three words to locate any 10-foot by 10-foot location on Earth. The post Three-Word Phrases—and a Map—Can Find Anyone Anywhere appeared first on WIRED.

Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers

Every year, AIGA and Design Observer choose 50 books to honor for their well-designed covers. The post Go Ahead, Judge These Books by Their Covers appeared first onWIRED.

A House of the Future You Might Actually Want to Live In

Sharing much more than the rent with speculative housing models. The post A House of the Future You Might Actually Want to Live In appeared first on WIRED.

One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images

This artist made a mind blowing re-creation of Rembrandt’s famous oil painting using just stock imagery. The post One of These Images Is a Rembrandt. The Other Is Made of Stock Images appeared first on WIRED.

We Went on the VR Field Trip of Tomorrow. Here’s What We Saw

This is the field trip of the future, as imagined by Google’s Expeditions Pioneer Program. The post We Went on the VR Field Trip of Tomorrow. Here’s What We Saw appeared first on WIRED.

LA’s New Skyslide Is in Good, Heart-Attack-Inducing Company

Cubes slide out from buildings, windows tilt out. Heart attacks are waiting to happen on top of today’s towers. The post LA’s New Skyslide Is in Good, Heart-Attack-Inducing Company appeared first on WIRED.

Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only.

The Tatazumai collection includes a range of work from a glass artist, a textile designer, a mixed-media artist, a wood artist, and two ceramicists. The post Muji’s Selling Handmade Wares for Only Three Days. In NYC. Only. appeared first on WIRED.

You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner

Eurostile on fire off the shoulder of Orion. Palatine glittering in the dark near Tannhäuser Gate The post You People Wouldn’t Believe the Type Design in Blade Runner appeared first on WIRED.

Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo Design

What’s interesting is how minimal, even abstract, many of these icons have become. The post Infographic: Netflix’s New ‘N’ and the State of Logo Design appeared first on WIRED.

An Architectural Installation Shows How to Build for People with Dementia

The Irish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale disorients its visitors—a reminder that people with disabilities see buildings differently. The post An Architectural Installation Shows How to Build for People with Dementia appeared first on WIRED.

How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway

The artist Christo’s latest work, The Floating Piers, is a stunning feat of engineering that spans a lake in northern Italy. The post How Christo Built His Latest Work: Two Miles of Floating Walkway appeared first on WIRED.

The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams

Gary Hustwit, the director of Helvetica,/em>, Objectified, and Urbanized, points his camera at famed designer Dieter Rams The post The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary On Dieter Rams appeared first on WIRED.

Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signs

Commercial uses have dwindled in recent years (blame LEDs), but the craft of making these neon signs is still alive. The post Illuminating the Dark Art of Making Neon Signsappeared first on WIRED.

Cleveland Will Create a City Within a City to Keep the RNC Civil

Cleveland police and the feds are creating a tightly contained perimeter to secure the Republican convention—and constrain protests. The post Cleveland Will Create a City Within a City to Keep the RNC Civil appeared first on WIRED.

Yoga Blocks That Look Like Art, Not Pool Floaties

Cult favorite athletic wear line Outdoor Voices brings out yoga blocks (including a triangle!) made from cork. The post Yoga Blocks That Look Like Art, Not Pool Floaties appeared first on WIRED.

A Dizzying Infographic Traipses Through 146 Years of Music

Color-coding and interconnections among 234 music genres put the history of pop music on display. The post A Dizzying Infographic Traipses Through 146 Years of Musicappeared first on WIRED.

‘Light Rider’ Motorcycle Weighs Just 77 Pounds But Costs, Um, $56K

This ultra-lightweight motorcycle looks like it’s made of bones. The post ‘Light Rider’ Motorcycle Weighs Just 77 Pounds But Costs, Um, $56K appeared first on WIRED.

London’s Underground Gets a New Typeface Because 2016

With an all new ‘@’ and ‘#.’ The post London’s Underground Gets a New Typeface Because 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

A Park Like No Other for an LA in Constant Flux

FAB Park is designed to “celebrate the California landscape” and act as “a demonstration garden.” The post A Park Like No Other for an LA in Constant Flux appeared first onWIRED.

You Can Now Build the Fender of Your Dreams With Just a Few Clicks

Choose from the four most popular models—the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass, or Precision Bass—and customize a range of components. The post You Can Now Build the Fender of Your Dreams With Just a Few Clicks appeared first on WIRED.

Bet Your Neighborhood Playground Doesn’t Unfold Into a Legit Rec Center

“Undefined Playground” is a recreational Swiss Army knife—a fold-out, pop-up sports facility that its architect says can be installed anywhere. The post Bet Your Neighborhood Playground Doesn’t Unfold Into a Legit Rec Center appeared first on WIRED.

Apple May Have Figured Out the iPhone’s Most Promising Feature

You won’t be able to ignore 3D Touch any longer. But then, you won’t want to. The post Apple May Have Figured Out the iPhone’s Most Promising Feature appeared first onWIRED.

The Best New Green Energy Tech Could Be Right Underfoot

Pavegen has developed a tile that captures the energy of your footsteps. The post The Best New Green Energy Tech Could Be Right Underfoot appeared first on WIRED.

A Garden Canopy Evolves in Response to the People Inside

The unusual structure spans more than 2,000 square feet. But it’s not finished yet—over the next five months, the structure will grow and evolve. The post A Garden Canopy Evolves in Response to the People Inside appeared first on WIRED.

How Apple Taught the World to Smartphone

The most amazing thing about the first iOS is that it knew how people would use smartphones a decade later. The post How Apple Taught the World to Smartphone appeared first on WIRED.

That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé’s Lemonade? It’s Probably Bunk

“Palinoia” and the preview for “Lemonade” definitely share thematic and compositional elements. But copyright infringement? A legal expert says it’s unlikely. The post That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé’s Lemonade? It’s Probably Bunk appeared first on WIRED.

Step Inside Bjarke Ingels’ Whimsical Canyon of Fiberglass

Bjarke Ingels twists fiberglass blocks into an “unzipped wall.” Swiss firm Archilogic has created a virtual version. The post Step Inside Bjarke Ingels’ Whimsical Canyon of Fiberglassappeared first on WIRED.

Of Course Australia Brings a Pool to an Architecture Exhibit

At the Venice Architecture Biennale, Australia is on a S.O.P. (Save Our Pools) mission. The post Of Course Australia Brings a Pool to an Architecture Exhibit appeared first onWIRED.