Don't miss Gnomon's free livestream on the character art of Baldur's Gate 3 next Thursday, 22 August. During the session, key artists from Larian Studios will discuss how characters, creatures, clothing and armor for the multi-award-winning game were created.Sign up online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/character-creation-in-baldurs-gate-3-with-larian-studios-tickets-993896911417

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To celebrate our 10th annual Innovation Festival this Sept. 16-19 in New York City, we created a special series of main stage, one-on-one conversations featuring our list of the 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Yearsbut we have far more than 10 panels you should mark your calendars for.From exploring how online retail and programming have pioneered a new, immersive shopping experience with Busy This Week host Busy Philipps to how artists are navigating evolving industries with SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe and producer and singer-songwriter Shaboozey, theres no shortage of dynamic and compelling programming.Check out just some of the highlights from this years panel line-up and be sure to stay tuned to our Innovation Festival events as we add more on a weekly basis:Rethinking Retail and Late Night with Busy Philipps and QVCBusy Philipps is no stranger to late night TVbut this time she has something to sell you. QVC+, the shopping networks free streaming service, premiered Busy This Week earlier this year, a shoppable late night show aimed at blurring the line between organic programming and video commerce. Join Busy and David Rawlinson II, president and CEO of Qurate Retail, as they discuss the future of stoppable streaming.Preparing for a Quantum LeapWith all the buzz around AI, one has to wonder whats next in tech. Many would argue its quantum computing, a multidisciplinary field that, at its core, uses quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for standard computers. Understand why tech giants, researchers, and investors see quantum computing as the next big leapand where you should lean in.FEATURING: Daro Gil, SVP of Research, IBM; Martin A. Schmidt, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Margaret Arakawa, Chief Marketing Officer, IonQCreative Control: How Artists Are Navigating Evolving IndustriesLast years SAG-AFTRA strike exposed the deep concerns writers and actors have toward fair pay and emerging technology infringing on their work. And Hollywood is far from the only industry grappling with the same issues. Through the lens of the music business, this panel will explore how artists are navigating everything from promotion and distribution to equity in pay and representation. FEATURING: Michael Huppe, CEO, SoundExchange; Shaboozey, producer and singer-songwriterHow First-Time Founders Are Finding Their WayIn 2023, 5.5 million new small-business applications were filed, making it the highest year on record. Theres been a clear surge in entrepreneurship since 2020and in the wave are first-time founders learning, adapting, and growing as business leaders. In this panel, youll hear how these first-time founders made their career switches and are finding success in entrepreneurshipnot without some trials and errors you can learn from.FEATURING: Sophie Bai, Founder and CEO, B.A.I. Biosciences; Mika Shino, Founder and CEO, Issei; Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO, Petite PlumeYour Companys Guide to AI Regulation and SafetyAs businesses across industries continue to implement AI into their operations, understanding AI governance and threats to cybersecurity has become even more paramount. Join this panel to hear from experts who will guide you through what you need to know to ensure your business is compliant and secure.FEATURING: Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend; Wendi Whitmore, SVP and Head of Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks; Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Emerson CollectiveFrom Z to A: What You Need to Know About Gen AlphaUnderstanding what new generations want from brands can be diceyand Gen Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024) is no different. Knowing that you cant copy and paste your marketing and business strategy from Gen Z to Gen A, what can you do? This panel of execs and experts have the answers.FEATURING: Joe Ferencz, Founder and CEO, Gamefam; Matt Traub, Chief Operating Officer, DKC; Fiona Simmonds, Cofounder, Pinkie; Brian Bordainick, Cofounder, StarfaceFor the full list of programming, visit our events page. And be sure to get your tickets to experience these illuminating panels, Fast Tracks, Taste of Innovation, and so much more.

Los Angeles studio 22RE has included a "huddle room" that resembles a sunken living room at the offices for a creative music agency.The offices within a 1950s factory in Culver City were designed for Ceremony of Roses, an artist merchandising and brand services company for top music creatives.A minimalist white oak counter welcomes visitors to the Ceremony of Roses officesWorking with creative director Madeline Denley of creative consultancy Never Far Studios, 22RE completely overhauled the 7,000 square feet (650 square metres) of space to create four executive offices, six communal desks, a showroom, a conference room, a huddle room and a listening room."The project was a full-scale, wall-to-wall customisation where we got to dig into functional priorities while maximising visual appeal and comfort," said 22RE principal Dean Levin.The main communal workspace features aluminium desks atop a raw concrete floorThe main communal workspace occupies a large, lofted central room illuminated by skylights between the exposed wooden ceiling rafters.Reaching past a minimalist white oak reception desk, the open area features custom aluminium desks and cabinets accompanied by Eames Management chairs atop a raw concrete floor.Executive offices are visible through glass panelsOn either side, open and closed storage is provided by millwork cabinets and titanium travertine shelves.A row of executive offices, visible through tall glass panels, are furnished with a mix of French and Italian modernist pieces.A maple-panelled conference room is furnished with a burl wood table and Pierre Jeanneret chairsA freestanding structure built from dark-stained white oak houses a conference room, which holds a burl wood table and six Pierre Jeanneret floating-back chairs.Maple wall panels complement the brown carpet, and a spherical Akari lamp is suspended overhead to give the space a warm glow.White oak and titanium travertine, which appear throughout the project, were used to craft the kitchenOn the other side of the communal work area is a kitchen, where the same material palette of white oak and titanium travertine continues.A matte aluminium dining table with matching curved-back chairs another set of 22RE custom designs provides a space for employees to eat and congregate.22RE custom-designed the matte aluminium dining table and matching curved-back chairsThe listening room is decorated entirely in a chocolate brown hue, with walnut panelling, carpet and upholstery on the built-in, U-shaped sofa all carefully chosen for a monochrome effect and optimum acoustics."The ceilings maximize sound quality, with angles implemented to reverberate music as top creatives gather to experience albums which also accessorize the shelved wall on vinyl," said 22RE.Read: And And And Studio brings 1970s elements to Century City Law OfficeThe "huddle room" is modelled on a 1970s sunken lounge, evidenced by its low wraparound sofa modules upholstered in pale green mohair.A custom aluminium table referencing designs by Oscar Niemeyer was placed in the center and a vintage Akari light by Isamu Noguchi hangs above.An acoustically optimised listening room is decorated entirely in chocolate brown"The space's soft and hard, warm and cold elements amplify the contrast of the warm wood and industrial materials that are apparent across the office interiors," said the studio.In stark contrast to the rest of the office, bathrooms are enveloped floor-to-ceiling in vibrant blue, including three-inch Japanese ceramic tiles.In contrast, the bathrooms are enveloped floor to ceiling in vibrant blue22RE's previous projects include a golf clothing boutique in Miami with pale-green stucco surfaces informed by the sport and the city.Other offices in LA with unexpected interiors include the Century City offices of an entertainment law firm, which also have a 1970s vibe.The photography is by Yoshihiro Makino.The post Ceremony of Roses offices by 22RE feature 1970s-influenced meeting spaces appeared first on Dezeen.

Apples embrace of wireless charging technologies eased one of the most common annoyances for mobile devices: tangled charging cables. With MagSafe and magnetic wireless charging, charger designs have become more varied and interesting, but the technology still pales in comparison to wired charging in terms of speed. Unfortunately, USB cables are still a critical part of modern computing, whether its for charging or data transfer, which means that tangled cables, plural, are also a necessary evil. This seemingly futuristic solution may have taken inspiration from the infamous self-lacing shoes from the Back to the Future film, but the innovation and convenience that this self-coiling cable offers is far from being just science fiction.Designer: Design 1st for lpIt is the cursed nature of any loose, long, and flexible material to get tangled with itself as well as other similar objects. There is no shortage of cable organizing accessories and designs to alleviate that headache, but these solutions exist outside of the cables themselves, which means they could either get lost or have to be left on your desk. It would definitely be great if these cables could organize themselves or, at the very least, stop getting mixed up with other cables or other things in your bag or pocket.lp delivers that kind of feature by using the same technology found in wireless chargers today: magnets. With a flat design, the cable can easily wind itself, creating a compact coil that wont become loose by jiggling in your bag or pocket. It might sound like a simple solution, but the actual implementation was anything but. Just like with wireless charging, magnetic fields can actually interfere with those electrical charges, especially ones that are carrying data across the wire. lp, thus, needed to make extra sure that those magnets wouldnt make the cable pretty useless.The magnetic cable is already great on its own, but it also behaves well when used with others of its kind. Rather than having cables jumbled and tangled when charging multiple devices, the flat cables can neatly stack on top of each other, making it look like a single thick cable splitting off into two or more plugs. lp also conveniently stays coiled in your pocket, making it the perfect partner to take with you anywhere. Its not exactly cheap, though, but the peace of mind that lp offers might very well be worth that price tag.The post Self-coiling charging cable solves the smartphone industrys biggest headache first appeared on Yanko Design.

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