Award celebrates blend of innovation and timeless style Villeroy & Boch Tiles has taken home the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the ‘Product Design’ category, this time for its distinctive METALCRAFT series. The collection’s innovative interpretation of urban industrial design confirms the brand’s reputation for style and excellence on the world stage. Metal-inspired finishes for contemporary interiors With its homage to metallic textures and urban design, METALCRAFT sets a bold tone. “With expressive colours such as silver, steel, brown, black and accent tones in copper, brass and petrol, it creates an interplay of light and shadow, shine and…
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VitrA Tiles, part of the Eczacıbaşı Tiles Group, has won a 2025 Red Dot Design Award in the ‘Product Design’ category for its CementEra series, which forms part of its most recent product launch. The series was celebrated for combining aesthetic sophistication with practical design flexibility. The Red Dot Awards are globally renowned for celebrating excellence in design innovation. A sophisticated take on urban minimalism Inspired by concrete’s raw simplicity, CementEra translates this texture into sleek, contemporary surfaces. Designed to offer understated elegance, the tiles bring a peaceful and modern dynamic to interiors. The colour palette includes four stylish tones:…
The retail sector is getting the recruitment solution it’s long needed with the launch of Switch Roles, a new platform created by industry insiders who’ve lived the challenges first-hand. Founded by Zac Clements and Danny Monfea of Zachary Daniels, and Simon Childs of Childsey, the site offers a streamlined, effective alternative to traditional job boards. Drawing on careers that span major names like IKEA, BHS, and the Theo Paphitis Retail Group, the trio have built Switch Roles to directly address the hiring pain points retail and hospitality businesses face daily. Real Roles, Real Matches Switch Roles connects candidates with purpose-driven…
Rowing has long been recognised as a challenging but gratifying full-body exercise that provides cardiovascular and musculoskeletal advantages. However, for centuries, athletes and fitness aficionados faced a key limitation: rowing was predominantly an outdoor exercise that was dependent on water conditions, weather, and boat availability. Until the indoor rowing machine, commonly known as the ergometer or simply “erg,” came on the scene and altered the dynamic by bringing the rowing experience indoors. Indoor rowing machines were created as a training tool for competitive rowers but have since grown into extremely sophisticated machines used for fitness, rehabilitation, and competitive indoor rowing…
Funko Pop! collectables have become a cultural phenomenon, transforming from a small bobblehead maker into a $1 billion global brand. Whether you’re a die-hard collector or just someone who’s seen those big-headed vinyl figures on store shelves, there’s no denying that Funko has left its mark on pop culture. But how did this happen? How did a quirky toy company become such a powerhouse in the entertainment and collectables industry? Let’s dive into the journey of Funko and how it became the phenomenon we know today. The Birth of Funko Founding by Mike Becker- 1998 It all started in 1998…
The resurrection of the dire wolf by Colossal Biosciences presents unprecedented bioethical questions that extend far beyond technical feasibility into fundamental considerations about humanity’s relationship with extinction, ecosystem manipulation, and the limits of biotechnology. As the first successful de-extinction of a carnivorous mammal, the dire wolf project establishes important precedents for how society evaluates and governs these emerging capabilities. Colossal has developed internal ethical frameworks to guide its de-extinction work, consulting with ethicists, conservation biologists, indigenous representatives, and regulatory authorities throughout the dire wolf project. This multidisciplinary approach reflects recognition that de-extinction raises questions that transcend purely scientific considerations and…
Two natural health brands based in Shropshire have joined forces to bring sustainable skincare products to a global audience, while staying true to their environmental values. Green Woman, known for its bestselling 100% natural deodorant Fit Pit, has traditionally restricted shipping to the UK in a bid to limit its ecological footprint. Now, due to growing international interest in their award-winning, eco-conscious range, the brand has partnered with Lily & Loaf to expand their reach worldwide. Having stocked Fit Pit for several years, Lily & Loaf will now distribute the full Green Woman product line and oversee all international orders.…
Forte DGTL, a top-tier provider of Salesforce implementation, staffing solutions, and managed services, has revealed a major rebrand—moving forward as forténext. This new identity reflects a sharpened focus on delivering integrated, user-centric digital experiences through AI, data analytics, and scalable platforms. As the USA’s most prominent B2B Salesforce implementation specialist, forténext continues to serve key sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, fintech, and retail. The company brings over 20 years of industry expertise and a dedicated team of 120 certified Salesforce specialists. Their in-depth knowledge spans the entire Salesforce suite—from Commerce and Sales Cloud to Marketing and Experience Cloud. To date, they’ve…
Revolutionising the investment space, RWA venture FEXSE has unveiled a new platform that tokenises physical assets—from iconic artwork to prime property—onto the blockchain. The goal is to democratise investment by offering digital access to high-value items once reserved for the wealthy. FEXSE’s platform operates as a modern token studio, facilitating the conversion of valuable real-world assets into tradeable tokens. By doing so, it enhances market liquidity, lowers entry barriers, and opens new doors for investors worldwide. “We’re here to transform the way people invest,” said Bünyamin Saraç, Marketing Director at FEXSE. “Using our tokenisation technology, FEXSE opens the door for…
Senkron Digital made its presence felt at WindEurope 2025 by presenting its intelligent solutions for energy performance management and cybersecurity in operational technology environments. With OnePact and CyberPact, the company demonstrated its commitment to enhancing efficiency, protecting infrastructure, and ensuring consistent operations within the renewable energy sector. The brand’s revitalisation underscores its customer-focused approach and its ongoing mission to lead digital transformation—built on a strong foundation of over three years of market-proven innovation. Attending WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen from 8–10 April, Senkron Digital introduced a global audience to its advanced offerings that cater to the unique needs of renewable energy…