DESIGN CHATTER
Our Childhood Toys As Fine Art
Mar 13, 2026
What happens when childhood toys grow up? The Instagram account @recollectiontoys is answering that question by recreating classic 80s action figures like He-Man, Skeletor, and Boba Fett, in hand-crafted porcelain. The sculptures keep the chunky proportions and details of the original toys, but the glossy and delicate material transforms them from rugged plastic playthings into delicate display pieces (or “collectibles” as your grandma would say). It’s a simple but striking concept that turns nostalgia into art,
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The Cat In The Hat Opens A Travel Agency
Mar 11, 2026
If family vacations are starting to feel a little predictable (or expensive!), Dr. Seuss has a different idea: travel by book! To celebrate the author’s birthday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises launched the Dr. Seuss Travel Agency, a website that treats classic Dr. Seuss stories like vacation destinations. Fans can “book” trips to places like the Truffula Forest or Mt. Zorn, download passports, maps, and postcards, and follow along as the Cat in the Hat acts as your travel agent.
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Designing for a “yes”: Becoming the safe option for B2B buyers
Mar 11, 2026
B2B buyers are even more determined now to make sure that what leaves their wallets actually gives them a proven return.
The key to winning over these buyers, especially when they’re worried about their budget, is to give them confidence that you, as a business, can support them and provide value not just today but long into the future.
We’re going to show you the essentials you need now to signal stability,
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First impressions: Stop your marketing from chasing away referrals
Mar 11, 2026
When you hear those magic words “lifesaver” or “game changer” from customers, it’s proof that you’re a true problem solver. And that feeling intensifies even more when they tell others about their experience.
These referrals are the future customers who are primed and excited to buy from you.
Of course, after hearing so many great things about you, they’re going to check you out.
However, when they visit your site or social profiles,
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Bridgerton’s Visual Storytelling
Mar 06, 2026
Bridgerton Season 4 is more than just biscuits and gossip: don’t forget the awe-inspiring set design! From gorgeously detailed ballrooms to vivid period-correct backdrops, the new season leans into design choices that feel both richly historical and totally immersive. According to Architectural Digest, every gilded wall, floral arch, and chandelier wasn’t just made to be “pretty”, they were carefully created to support character, mood, and narrative. It’s a great reminder that incredible environments don’t happen by accident.
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Happy 30th, Pokémon!
Mar 04, 2026
To celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, The Pokémon Company didn’t just update a logo, it made new ones: over 1000 of them, one for almost every Pokémon in the Pokédex, with each design cleverly blending the number “30” and the character’s look and color palette. It’s a wild tribute that turns what could easily have been a run-of-the-mill anniversary number logo into a personal badge fans can connect with, and with their specific favorite Pokémon!
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