Following a competitive search, Sarah A. Lichtman has been named chair of the Department of History of Art and Design in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SLAS). A design historian and educator ...

The skateboard has had a wild ride. From its DIY beginnings in the 1950s to its counterculture heyday in the ’80s and ’90s to its inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics, skateboarding has been ...

From posters to tourism brochures and company logos, a new book from Fredericton designer Tanya Duffy tells a story of New Brunswick through graphic design, marketing and advertising.

Form is temporary, function is permanent. The most important inventions are the ones that relate to the human condition, and they crop up over and over again. Below, Houston shares five key insights ...

For more than fifty years, athletes competing in the Olympic Games have often been cheered on by either a furry, feathered or slimy friend. The Olympic mascot – a cartoonish encapsulation of the host ...

General Motors' new global headquarters at Hudson's Detroit isn't simply an office – it’s an inflection point, connecting ...

Interior designers and experts break down the eight interior design trends defining 2026, with a focus on longevity, function ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. An artistic duo from Los Angeles has ...

Pages from ‘Graphic Stamps,’ published by Unit Editions (all images courtesy Unit Editions) (click to enlarge) Typically measuring no larger than one square-inch, postage stamps may not serve as the ...

What does the Mercedes Benz logo mean? Who designed the Mercedes Benz logo? We cover that and more as we look at the history of the iconic emblem. The Mercedes-Benz logo is an iconic emblem, not only ...

This week, the White House became the subject of scrutiny as demolition crews began tearing down portions of the historic East Wing. President Trump's $250 million ballroom project, which commenced ...