How the MetroCard became an icon of design

With its goofy block lettering and bright colors, the MetroCard feels like a relic, which it sort of is—an early 1990s design, complete with gradients and drop shadows, that’s managed to stick around long enough to become one of New York’s defining symbols. At a time when generic minimalism and the sheen of AI-generated graphicsContinueContinue reading “How the MetroCard became an icon of design”

3 things I won’t miss about remote work as RTO policies get stricter in 2026

Over the past five years, the remote work revolution has changed life as we know it for corporate folks like myself. And while I’m on the record singing the praises of working from home, I’d like to set the record straight: It’s not without its faults. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed my weekday afternoon naps andContinueContinue reading “3 things I won’t miss about remote work as RTO policies get stricter in 2026”

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ debuts, making $345 million globally in its opening weekend

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.Sixteen years into the “Avatar” saga, Pandora is still abundant in box-office riches. “Fire and Ash,” the third filmContinueContinue reading “‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ debuts, making $345 million globally in its opening weekend”

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