Design
Integrating Design And Code With Native Design Tokens In Penpot — Smashing Magazine
The Penpot team is not slowing down on its mission to build a free design tool that not only offers powerful design features but is also well-integrated with code and modern development practices. In its latest release, Penpot, as the first design tool ever, introduces support for native design tokens. Let’s take a closer look…
A short primer on EDA’s role in IC design
Analysts estimate that the global market for semiconductors will exceed $600 billion in 2025 and hit the $1 trillion mark by 2030, suggesting a CAGR of over 8%. It’s no surprise that the drivers behind this growth include the semiconductor devices and systems needed to support the rapidly growing segments like artificial intelligence (AI), automotive…
Merging design and computer science in creative ways
The speed with which new technologies hit the market is nothing compared to the speed with which talented researchers find creative ways to use them, train them, even turn them into things we can’t live without. One such researcher is MIT MAD Fellow Alexander Htet Kyaw, a graduate student pursuing dual master’s degrees in architectural studies…
Intel hedges its bet for High-NA EUV with the 14A process node — an alternate Low-NA technique has identical yield and design rules
Intel explained the rationale behind its High-NA EUV strategy at its Intel Foundry Direct 2025 conference this week. Despite persistent questions around cost-effectiveness, Intel has championed its use of the new High-NA EUV chipmaking tool with its forthcoming 14A process. However, Intel has not yet fully committed to using the new tool in production, but…
How NoC architecture solves MCU design challenges
Microcontrollers (MCUs) have undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from basic controllers into specialized processing units capable of handling increasingly complex tasks. Once confined to simple command execution, they now support diverse functions that require rapid decision-making, heightened security, and low-power operation. Their role has expanded across industries, from managing complex control systems in industrial automation…
Top 10 Web Design Trends for 2025
Now that we are fully involved in 2025, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on some of the things happening with website design. There are a handful of web design trends for 2025 that are genuinely shaping the landscape and will likely be something you consider or get a request to do this…
Could LLMs help design our next medicines and materials?
The process of discovering molecules that have the properties needed to create new medicines and materials is cumbersome and expensive, consuming vast computational resources and months of human labor to narrow down the enormous space of potential candidates. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT could streamline this process, but enabling an LLM to understand and…
The 10+ Best AI & Pro Web Design Tools for 2025 — SitePoint
We know there’s little point in building a website that isn’t visually compelling, effortless to navigate, and geared to solve real-world problems. By 2025, these core qualities have become indispensable. Users want responsive layouts that load fast on every device. Also, interactive experiences that go beyond basic media embeds. Of course, aesthetics remain important. Yet,…
Lian Li’s EDGE EG1000 unique L-shape design is perfect for dual-chamber cases
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd., established in 1983, is a Taiwanese company specializing in manufacturing computer cases, power supplies, and accessories. It’s one…
Nothing Phone 3A Pro Review: Flashy Design Is the Cherry on Top
The Nothing Phone 3A Pro is cut from the same cloth as the rest of London-based Nothing’s handsets. This midrange Android phone packs solid specs and a suite of flashing LED lights and tops it off with an affordable price tag. It has a lot to offer, but competition in the midrange market has never…