African-Inspired Textiles by David Adjaye

Tanzanian-born architect David Adjaye has created a line of African-inspired textiles for furniture manufacturer Knoll, which aims to “dispel stereotypical images of the continent.” The range of upholstery, drapery and wall coverings—set to launch in September—prominently features patterns based off of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s permanent collection of African textiles. Adjaye designed the collection to coincide with the museum’s own exhibition of African …

3D-Printed Jewelry Inspired by Flower Growth

Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg of design studio Nervous Systems have employed an algorithm that mimics the growth patterns in flowers to create a line of 3D-printed jewelry. The project, called Floraform, draws inspiration from the way the flower petals push their growth to the very edge of each petal, eventually creating complex ruffles and patterns in the process. The line of ethereal bracelets, necklaces …

Google’s Move Regarding Revenge Porn

In the latest episode of “Last Week Tonight,” John Oliver takes on revenge porn, pointing out that while “the internet has become integral to modern life… it’s also become a haven for harassment” that many women encounter on a daily basis. Recently, Google has taken steps to remove revenge porn from its search results, offering an online form where victims can go to request their …