Design

The Seagram Building in New York City // Getty Images

Happy birthday, Mies!

It may not be as tall as landmarks like the Empire State Building or Chicago's Willis Tower, but the 605-foot structure has a towering spirit of its own.

Face your mortality with raw data.

The iconic portrayal could have looked a little different.

Artists, designers, and other curious creative engineers are desperate to get their hands on Vantablack.

The DirtySixer is designed for riders who tower above most people.

Accessible Icon Project // Public Domain

The proposed new symbol depicts a person in motion, moving forward.

Tiffany's designs and creations have impacted far more than just the engagement ring industry.

There's no shortage of temporary solutions that can completely transform your apartment into a place that feels like home—without sacrificing your security deposit.

For shredders whose chests aren’t entirely flat.

Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain // Getty Images

The famed Catalan designer was well-known in Barcelona, but he died a pauper's death when no one recognized the injured old man on the street.

A liner for those who want to experience history firsthand.

Connormah, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

The story of “the other most hated font in the world.”

Because life jackets can't work if you don't want to wear them.

Set phasers to fun!

To some, using the seemingly innocuous font on a resume is akin to wearing sweatpants to an interview.

All it takes is some creativity and a little elbow grease to turn IKEA furniture into something unique.

Make sure your home doesn't look like everyone else's by using some DIY know-how and hacks like these.

How many of these have you spotted?

Transit Explorer maps North America’s “fixed-guideway transit” options, like subways, streetcars, commuter trains, and bus-rapid transit.

Corporate design is its own kind of art form, but the people behind those designs almost never get their proper due. Here are 12 of the people whose designs have left a permanent mark on U.S. culture.