designSaturday, June 20, 2026
Today in design, the big story is Trump's unveiled Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with a bold new livery. Meanwhile, Jony Ive's sale to OpenAI puts a Jobs-era focus lesson back in the spotlight. The rest of the day is a mix of architecture and product design news, from Herzog & de Meuron's own offices to a Gen Z flip phone.
Two big names, Trump and Ive, dominate the design conversation today, one with a plane, the other with a lesson.
Trump's temporary Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with navy and red livery, replaces the classic blue scheme until Boeing's new planes arrive. It's a political and design statement rolled into one.
Jony Ive, whose AI startup just sold to OpenAI for $6.4 billion, credits Steve Jobs's intense focus as the key lesson most people ignore. Worth noting as Ive's next move remains unclear.
From Herzog & de Meuron's material-rich headquarters to a minimalist flip phone for Gen Z, the rest of the day spans scales and eras.
Herzog & de Meuron's own Basel headquarters uses exposed timber, concrete, and metal in a palette that nods to logistics. It's a permanent home in a redeveloping industrial quarter.
The Commodore Callback flip phone targets Gen Z with a deliberately minimalist design, messaging and maps, no social media. It's a physical rebellion against digital overload.
Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2027 menswear stays rooted in Sicilian imagery, a brand identity that predates the modern playbook. The collection arrives as the company navigates a pivotal moment.
Student hub for academic collaboration among projects from United Arab Emirates Universitywww.dezeen.com
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Architects shrink Tompkins County's Center of Government to 45,000 sq ft but keep $50M estimate; workforce development to be leasedcitizenportal.ai
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