Paula Wallace’s Top Spots in Savannah, Georgia

For this year’s SCADstyle—an annual event celebrating design in the city of Savannah, Georgia—Savannah College of Art and Design founder Paula Wallace helped guide fashion designers around the southern city. Juan Carlos Obando, Claire Vivier, Lauren Bush Lauren of FEED Project, and Irene Neuwirth and Amy Smilovic of Tibi were all treated to her top places to shop, eat and explore. If you’re visiting Savannah …

Japan’s Record-Breaking Maglev Train

Japan’s magnetic levitation (or maglev) train has broken the world speed record—again. The high-speed rail uses electrically charged magnets to hover the train over the tracks, reducing friction and allowing for increased speeds. Its most recent test run hit a record-breaking speed of 603km/h (374mph), surpassing its previous run of 590km/h. By 2027, Japan hopes to implement the lightning speeds of the maglev train in …

Real Australians Say Welcome

Over 1000 Australian artists are showcasing their Instagram art in support of Peter Drew’s “Real Australians Say Welcome” campaign. A flood of new works came after a spontaneous call out for local talent by The Design Files’ Lucy Feagins, a large supporter of the project, which promotes compassion for asylum seeker and discussion around immigration. Drew started posting the simple slogan in response to the …