Marine scientists have long marveled at how animals like fish and seals swim so efficiently despite having different shapes. Their bodies are optimized for efficient aquatic navigation (or ...

Pity the poor designers trying to generate eye-popping shapes for products they hope will earn "gotta-have" status. If they alter one curve using traditional surfacing software, another can change ...

As the seasons change, leaves turn from various shades of green to hues of yellow, orange, and red. In the early 2000s, a Danish biotechnology firm decided to harness this naturally occurring ...

Jamie Merida is the driving force behind Jamie Merida Interiors and Bountiful Home, both based in Easton, Md. Founded in 2000, Jamie Merida Interiors has grown into one of the premier design firms in ...

Trademarks and registered designs are powerful tools available to brand owners to protect their consumer-facing visual business elements. In China, registered design protects “how an article looks” ...

Some designs are smart. Some designs are beautiful. Some designs are instantly ingrained in our lives. It’s the rare design that combines all three qualities. Some date back to the late 1800s; others ...