05/21 — 2025 by abduzeedo Explore SOMA's evolving branding and visual identity by Made by Ruda. A modular system reflecting architectural logic and adaptability. Hey, fellow creatives! Let's dive into a project that truly stands out in the world of branding and visual identity. We're talking about the SOMA Visual Identity, crafted by the talented team at Made by Ruda. This work, featured on their website, showcases a thoughtful approach to design that mirrors an architectural studio's evolving nature. A Foundation in Contrast SOMA, an architecture studio based in Buenos Aires and Valencia, needed an identity to match their unique, multidisciplinary style. Their work blends brutalist elements with a playful adaptability. Made by Ruda took this contrast and ran with it, creating a system that's both sharp and soft, modular yet messy. It's built to shift, just like SOMA's spaces and ideas. Deconstructing the Typographic Form The core concept began with a typographic exercise. Made by Ruda deconstructed the four letters of "SOMA" into modular, softened geometric forms. These pieces became the building blocks for a flexible system. Think of it as architectural logic applied to a logomark and iconography. You can see these modular elements at play in the "Branding and visual identity artifacts" section of their project overview. Core Values in Design This modular identity isn't just a pretty face; it expresses SOMA's fundamental values: Collaboration: Interdependent parts form a coherent whole, much like a team working together. Disruption and Innovation: Traditional typographic rules are broken, pushing boundaries. Flexibility: The structure can evolve while keeping its core essence intact. Made by Ruda also chose Wix Madefor Text as a supporting typeface. Its clarity and graphic neutrality provide a nice contrast to the expressive logomark. This choice highlights the dynamic interplay within the brand. Visualizing Adaptability Take a look at the various applications within the project. The provided PDFoffers glimpses into how this system adapts. From the abstract geometric compositions to the subtle branding on a vest or a building facade, the identity maintains its integrity while transforming. The mark overlaid on a building, for instance, clearly demonstrates its architectural inspiration and adaptability. The identity feels dynamic and shape-shifting. It's a testament to how a well-conceived branding and visual identity can truly embody a company's philosophy. It’s not just a logo; it’s a living, breathing system. The Power of Modularity What Made by Ruda achieved with SOMA is a prime example of how modular design can create a truly adaptable and memorable brand. It speaks to the idea that design shouldn't be static, especially for a studio that prides itself on evolution. This project serves as a fantastic source of inspiration for anyone looking to build a flexible and impactful brand. Want to see more of their incredible work? Check out Made by Ruda's official website: / Branding and visual identity artifacts Tags branding #soma #dynamic #branding #ampamp #visual

Io, a firm Ive and Sam Altman cocreated, will now merge with OpenAI. #openai039s #big #bet #that #jony

What does it mean to treat food as art? For Bon Appétit, it means more than aesthetic plating or a perfectly crisp croissant on your feed. It's a deeper recognition of the visual culture, artistic intention, and emotional storytelling that underpin how we cook, eat, and experience food. That philosophy is the driving force behind the magazine's first-ever Art & Design issue, a vibrant, visually rich edition that sharply focuses on the often-overlooked connections between culinary culture and the creative industries. "As a brand, Bon Appétit aims to illustrate how food shapes culture and society," says editor-in-chief Jamila Robinson. "It's not only essential for life, but it's a creative expression." That thinking permeates every page of the special issue, from recipes riffing on iconic paintings to cutlery designed with sculptural ambition. The magazine has always been known for its sharp visuals and stylish sensibility, but this issue turns the dial up to eleven, and the cover alone is a striking signal of intent. Commissioned by French-based Argentine artist Matías Larraín, it's a bold, poster-like work that distils the spirit of the edition: colour-forward, culture-rich, and unabashedly design-minded. "His vibrant palette and distinctive aesthetic resonated with our brand's creative direction," explains Creative Director Caroline Newton, adding that his fascination with food as subject matter made him a natural choice for the project. Inside, the magazine takes readers on a multisensory journey across disciplines, from still lifes and museum-inspired meals to flatware that's equal parts sculpture and utensil and a digital cover that nods to Wayne Thiebaud's saccharine 1979 Cake Slice. There are also restaurant features that spotlight spaces like Clemente Bar in Manhattan and Central in Lima, where dining and visual storytelling go hand in hand. When it came to curating the content, Newton says the ideas came thick and fast. "When the theme was announced, our creative team was flooded with ideas," she recalls. "We refined our concepts, seeking a balance of diverse visual and cultural references that explore the intersections of art, design, and food." The result is a publication that feels both eclectic and intentional – not just a celebration of beautiful things but an invitation to look at the everyday through a more creative lens. It's also a showcase of Bon Appétit's own talent. "This issue is an important showcase for our extraordinarily talented creative department who make our dishes look so beautiful," says Jamila. From the editorial team to the test kitchen, there's a sense of creative cross-pollination behind each feature. Take A Bite at the Museum, a centrepiece story that brings together diverse contributors to reimagine food through fine art, flexing a different creative muscle in the process. Food, after all, is a medium most of us use every day. "Food is the art form we all participate in," Jamila writes in the issue's foreword – a mantra that underpins the editorial direction. Whether it's the way colour impacts our cravings or how food photography has evolved in the social media age, the magazine explores the role of visual culture in shaping what and how we eat. "Social media is simply a continuum, a modern means of communicating our relationship with food," Jamila reflects. "Humans have chronicled what we eat from the beginning, whether that's a cave painting, a still life, or a TikTok." Beyond the magazine, the edition also highlights a growing shift in hospitality spaces, from gallery-like interiors to artist collaborations that blur the boundaries between form, function, and flavour. "The visual storytelling in restaurants often gives you a sense of place," says Jamila. "It can convey the relationship the chefs have with these other art forms and helps open people to other kinds of expression." That immersive quality and the idea that food can tell stories beyond the plate is echoed throughout the issue. There's also a sense of fun underpinning it all. "We are not in the business of being bored," laughs Caroline when asked how chefs and creatives are using artistic processes in their work. Whether sketching, sculpting, or throwing a dinner party inspired by personal heritage, the magazine revels in food's ability to inspire and surprise. With its first Art & Design issue, Bon Appétit positions itself not just as a food publication but as a curator of culture that champions creativity in its many edible forms. "I hope readers are inspired to take note of the artist who drew the doodles on their apron," says Jamila. "I hope they gaze at the mural that is outside their favourite taco spot. Or pick up their phone and share a picture of their favourite dish – or something they cooked that turned out beautifully – with the rest of us." If there's one takeaway from this issue, it's that food isn't just something we consume. It's something we create. And sometimes, it belongs on a coffee table just as much as on a dinner plate. #feast #eyes #bon #appétit039s #first

Hadi Karimi, a 3D Sculptor and CG Artist celebrated for his highly realistic 3D portraits of famous people and historical figures, showcased a stunning recreation of the renowned actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly.The creator showed a finalized version, crafted with ZBrush and rendered with Arnold, and a WIP, sharing a glimpse at the creation of this photorealistic model.If you wish to learn more about Hadi Karimi's workflow, check out our interview with him, in which the artist detailed his Tom Hardy likeness project and discussed the changes in the artistic industry, such as the evolution of real-time rendering:The artist unveiled many remarkable realistic portraits, including the recreation of Bruce Lee, Elton John, Liv Tyler's Arwen, Audrey Hepburn, Ludwig van Beethoven, and more:Visit the artist's ArtStation and Twitter for more amazing works. Also, don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more. #legendary #actress #grace #kelly #recreated

Why Regular RCM Audits Are Important for Healthcare Providers Are you looking for RCM audit solutions? Explore our blog post on how audits help identify revenue leakage, ensure compliance, improve operational efficiency, and support better patient experiences. A must-read for medical practices aiming to strengthen financial performance and reduce risk. Read now. https://repurtech.com/why-regular-rcm-audits-are-important-for-healthcare-providers/

Apple's actions to fight the injunction from its Epic Games App Store legal fight interfered with plans to launch the Xbox mobile web store, Microsoft has said.An Xbox controllerThe continuing legal drama between Apple and Epic Games over an anti-steering injunction harmed more than the two companies, it is alleged. According to an amicus brief supplied to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on May 20, Microsoft's plans were impacted by Apple's unwillingness to play ball.The brief, first reported by The Verge, focuses on the injunction, which required Apple to allow developers to link out to external websites to handle payments. The injunction was intended to permit external transactions, but Apple's implementation was far from what was intended by the court. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums #microsoft #blames #apple039s #interference #why

Build a Rocket Boy is set to make its debut not long from now with MindsEye, and ahead of its looming release, the studio has revealed the full system requirements for the narrative-driven open world action-adventure title’s PC version. As seen on its Steam page, MindsEye’s PC requirements are rather steep, even on the lowest settings. On minimum settings, the game will require either an i5-12400F or a Ryzen 5 5600X, along with either a GeForce RTX 2060 or a Radeon RX 5600 XT with 6 GB VRAM. Meanwhile, on recommended settings, you’ll need either an i7-13700K or a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, as well as either a GeForce RTX 4070 or a Radeon RX 6800 XT with 8 GB VRAM. On either settings, you’ll also need 16 GB of RAM and roughly 70 GB of free storage space. You can check out the full system requirements below. MindsEye launches on June 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. #mindseye #requirements #revealed

Fujifilm has a new pint-size addition to its X-series cameras coming in late June: the X Half. It’s an 18-megapixel “half-frame” camera with a portrait-oriented sensor and viewfinder and a fixed 32mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens.Despite being digital, the X Half is all about the vintage film aesthetic. The camera is so dedicated to an analog-like lifestyle that it’s got an entire secondary screen just for picking one of its 13 film simulations, and it doesn’t shoot RAW photos at all — just JPGs, for a more what-you-see-is-what-you-get experience.Fujifilm’s definition of a half-frame is a bit different from the traditional one. Usually, a half-frame film camera like the Pentax 17 captures images measuring 18mm x 24mm. But the X Half uses a 1-inch-type sensor measuring 8.8mm x 13.3mm, which is about half the dimensions of the APS-C sensors in other Fujifilm cameras like the X100VI and X-T5. So I guess it counts on a technicality.The X Half will come in silver, gray, and black. Image: FujifilmThe rear screens are small, but they’re flush with the body. Image: FujifilmThere’s an LED flash for photos or video light duties, though the flash shoe is “cold.” It can only fire external flashes via optical triggering. Image: FujifilmBut like the Pentax 17 and other actual half-frame cameras, the X Half is all about taking casual, fun snapshots and bringing it with you everywhere. It weighs just 8.5 ounces / 240 grams and is small enough to fit in most small bags or even some oversized pockets. The X Half is close in size to a traditional disposable camera, but unlike a one-time-use film camera it has a proper glass autofocusing lens with aspherical corrections, and it even shoots some basic 1080 x 1440 video.Once you take some shots via the X Half’s traditional optical viewfinderor its portrait-orientation 2.4-inch touchscreen, you can connect to a dedicated smartphone appfor extra functions. You can create your own two-up diptychs like a traditional half-frame camera, though here you can pick out the two side-by-side pictures, or you can opt for two videos or one picture and one video.Fujifilm has baked other analog-inspired features into the X Half app, like a Film Camera Mode that collects your next 36, 54, or 72 images and arranges them into a contact sheet. But the film nerdiness goes deeper than that, as the digital film strip will be branded with the film simulation you used. There’s even a faux film advance lever for making diptychs, and in Film Camera Mode it forces you to use it between taking each shot.The faux film advance lever. Image: FujifilmYou can lean further into the film kitsch by adding filters, like a light leak effect, expired film look, or a ’90s-era time and date stamp to the corner. Of course, since the camera does not shoot RAW, your chosen filter and film simulation are fully baked into the JPG file. You can’t undo any of them or change it later in post-processing like you’d normally be able to with a RAW.Fujifilm is certainly taking a unique approach with the X Half, trying to capture the interest of younger photo enthusiasts who in recent years have been drawn to the imperfections and vibes of vintage film and aging point-and-shoot digital cameras. I don’t know how many of them will be jumping at the opportunity to scratch that creative itch with an camera compared to alternatives costing a fraction of that — like a Camp Snap for digital or any 35mm disposable film camera for to — but even if it’s half the fun I had with the Pentax 17 it should prove a good time.See More: #fujifilms #half #camera #dedicated #analog

Multimodal mathematical reasoning enables machines to solve problems involving textual information and visual components like diagrams and figures. This requires combining language understanding and visual interpretation to make sense of complex mathematical contexts. Such capabilities are vital in education, automated tutoring, and document analysis, where problems are often presented with a blend of text and images. A major obstacle in this area is the lack of high-quality, precise alignment between math images and their textual or symbolic representations. Most datasets used to train large multimodal models are derived from image captions in natural settings, which often miss the detailed elements essential for mathematical accuracy. This creates problems for models that rely on these data sources, making them unreliable when dealing with geometry, figures, or technical diagrams. A model’s performance in mathematical reasoning depends heavily on its ability to correctly interpret and link these visual details with mathematical expressions or instructions. In the past, some approaches tried to address this by either enhancing the visual encoders or using manually crafted datasets. However, these methods tend to produce low image diversity, relying on hand-coded or template-based generation, which limits their applicability. Some efforts, like Math-LLaVA and MAVIS, developed synthetic datasets and used templates or predefined categories. Still, they could not dynamically create a wide variety of math-related visuals. This shortfall restricts the learning scope of models and leaves them struggling with more complex or less structured mathematical problems. Researchers from the Multimedia Laboratory at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and CPII under InnoHK introduced a novel approach called MathCoder-VL. This method combines a vision-to-code model named FigCodifier and a synthetic data engine. They constructed the ImgCode-8.6M dataset using a model-in-the-loop strategy, which allowed them to build the largest image-code dataset to date iteratively. Further, they developed MM-MathInstruct-3M, a multimodal instruction dataset enriched with newly synthesized images. The MathCoder-VL model is trained in two stages: mid-training on ImgCode-8.6M to improve visual-text alignment and fine-tuning on MM-MathInstruct-3M to strengthen reasoning abilities. The FigCodifier model works by translating mathematical figures into code that can recreate those figures exactly. This code-image pairing ensures strict alignment and accuracy, unlike caption-based datasets. The process begins with 119K image-code pairs from DaTikZ and expands through iterative training using images collected from textbooks, K12 datasets, and arXiv papers. The final dataset includes 8.6 million code-image pairs and covers various mathematical topics. FigCodifier also supports Python-based rendering, which adds variety to image generation. The system filters low-quality data by checking code validity and removing redundant or unhelpful visuals, resulting in 4.3M high-quality TikZ and 4.3M Python-based pairs. Performance evaluations show that MathCoder-VL outperforms multiple open-source models. The 8B version achieved 73.6% accuracy on the MathVista Geometry Problem Solving subset, surpassing GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet by 8.9% and 9.2%, respectively. It also scored 26.1% on MATH-Vision and 46.5% on MathVerse. In Chinese-language benchmarks, it achieved 51.2% on GAOKAO-MM. On the We-Math benchmark, it solved two-step problems at 58.6%, outperforming GPT-4o’s 58.1%. Its performance on three-step problems reached 52.1%, again exceeding GPT-4o’s 43.6%. Compared to its base model InternVL2-8B, it showed gains of 6.1% on MATH-Vision and 11.6% on MathVista. This work clearly defines the problem of insufficient visual-textual alignment in multimodal math reasoning and provides a scalable and innovative solution. The introduction of FigCodifier and synthetic datasets allows models to learn from accurate, diverse visuals paired with exact code, significantly boosting their reasoning abilities. MathCoder-VL represents a practical advancement in this field, demonstrating how thoughtful model design and high-quality data can overcome longstanding limitations in mathematical AI. Check out the Paper and GitHub Page. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also, feel free to follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to join our 95k+ ML SubReddit and Subscribe to our Newsletter. NikhilNikhil is an intern consultant at Marktechpost. He is pursuing an integrated dual degree in Materials at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Nikhil is an AI/ML enthusiast who is always researching applications in fields like biomaterials and biomedical science. With a strong background in Material Science, he is exploring new advancements and creating opportunities to contribute.Nikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/This AI Paper Introduces PARSCALE: A Parallel Computation Method for Efficient and Scalable Language Model DeploymentNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/Google AI Releases Standalone NotebookLM Mobile App with Offline Audio and Seamless Source IntegrationNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/This AI Paper from Microsoft Introduces a DiskANN-Integrated System: A Cost-Effective and Low-Latency Vector Search Using Azure Cosmos DBNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/LLMs Struggle to Act on What They Know: Google DeepMind Researchers Use Reinforcement Learning Fine-Tuning to Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap #this #paper #introduces #mathcodervl #figcodifier

The Amazon Memorial Day sale kicked off last Friday, but all of the other retailers have since come out with their own competing Memorial Day sales. Amazon has remained the most popular sale, however, so I decided to do some digging into what discounts are actually worth shopping right now and what you can probably hold off on buying. With Prime Day on the horizon, I've been on the hunt for only the absolutely best prices possible and have handpicked some deals I think are worth a look.The full Amazon Memorial Day sale includes a lot of discounts, but not everything that is currently discounted is that good of a deal. If you're trying to save as much money as possible, I'd recommend looking at the price history of that item on Amazon to make sure it is actually a good value. I've gone ahead and done that already for all of the deals listed below to save you some time.Amazon Memorial Day Sale - The Best Deals TodayLowest Ever Price65" LG Evo C4 4K OLED Smart TVLowest Ever PriceThe New Apple iPad 11-inchLowest Ever PriceRing Battery DoorbellLowest Ever PriceThrone of Glass Hardcover Box SetLowest Ever PriceLEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian HelmetLowest Ever PriceKingdom Come: Deliverance IILowest Ever PriceSamsung 49" Odyssey OLED G9Series Curved Smart Gaming MonitorSee it at AmazonLowest Price EverChar-Broil 3-Burner Cabinet Style Gas GrillLowest Ever PriceTraeger Grills Woodridge Pro Electric Wood Pellet Grill and SmokerLowest Ever PriceColeman Pro 45qt Ultra-Light Premium Hard CoolerLike I mentioned above, all of the deals I've listed here are at the lowest prices we've ever seen on Amazon. I took advantage of the CamelCamelCamel website to check the current prices against historical pricing on Amazon to make sure I'm only recommending actually good deals. The first major sale I recommend here is the 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV that's on sale. This is one of the overall best TVs you can buy right now and it very recently dropped to this new low price for the sale. The latest iPad model is also down to its lowest-ever price again after getting temporarily marked up. It's only been out for a few months, so any discount at all is noteworthy.Outside of the more expensive tech purchases, there are also some pretty decent Memorial Day video game deals within this sale. The one I've highlighted here is Kingdom Come: Deliverance II which only just came out this year and is already in the running for best game of 2025. A discount may not seem like much, but it's a great price for a relatively new game that has already sold pretty well at full price. For more physical media, we've also found a few decent 4K movie deals not featured here as well as a new low on the Throne of Glass books.Finally, there are some noteworthy grill deals I couldn't help but include. Memorial Day sales are one of the best times of the year to save money on a grill and I've been looking to buy a new one myself. There's the standard Charbroil grill that comes in at a relatively reasonable price point that I'd recommend for anyone just looking for a decent backyard grill. Then there's the more impressive Traeger electric smoker grill that is great if you're looking to really get into cooking meats this summer. Both grills are currently at their lowest-ever prices on Amazon today.Should You Wait for Amazon Prime Day to Shop?The Biggest SaleAmazon Memorial Day SaleSee it at AmazonThe Amazon Memorial Day sale is tempting for anyone looking to save money right now, but it definitely isn't the biggest Amazon sale of the year. The retailer just recently confirmed that Prime Day will be taking place in July once again this year, and we expect that there will be much better discounts for that sale than there are now. So the question is: Should you shop now or wait for Prime Day 2025 or any of the other biggest upcoming sales?Unfortunately, it's hard to have an accurate read on what prices will be like even two months from now. The CEO of Amazon admitted last month that some prices may rise due to tariffs, but only on some products. It's unclear if that will still be the case in July and for what products specifically, but it's definitely something to consider right now if you're looking to save as much money as possible in 2025.It's also worth noting that Amazon Prime Day is really only available to Amazon Prime members, whereas the Memorial Day sales are open to all. If you don't plan on having a Prime Membership in July, now is still a good time to find deals.More Memorial Day Sales Live NowIf you're planning on doing some shopping outside of Amazon, there are plenty of other sales to choose from. I'd recommend checking out the Best Buy sale if you're looking for tech deals specifically, but they also have some great savings on appliances. There's also the Wayfair Memorial Day sale going on now that has an overwhelming amount of furniture discounts. Here are some of the biggest sales to check out right now:Tech and AppliancesBest Buy Memorial Day SaleSee it at Best BuyFurnitureWayfair Memorial Day saleSee it at WayfairRetailer SaleWalmart Memorial Day SaleSee it at WalmartPC and LaptopsHP Memorial Day SaleSee it at HPAppliances and FurnitureHome Depot Memorial Day SaleSee it at Home DepotClothing and Outdoor GearREI Anniversary SaleSee it at REIRetailer SaleTarget Memorial Day SaleSee it at TargetSelect DealseBay Memorial Day SaleSee it at eBayRetailer SaleCostco Memorial Day SaleSee it at CostcoShoes and SportswearAdidas Memorial Day SaleSee it at Adidas #these #amazon #memorial #day #sales