Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Brandon Maxwell, and Thierry Mugler have all played with overt wood prints and themes in their assorted collections from the past few decades, establishing a bit ...

For plus size women, zebra print brings a fresh take on animal patterns, adding character and polish to any outfit. This season proves that zebra print for curvy women elevates everyday looks, ...

Two clashing patterns, one stunning result. When done right, this nature-inspired mix brings outdoorsy elegance and a touch ...

Architectural Glazing has long been an important expressive tool which, when selected and detailed thoughtfully, can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality. A ...

Using an off-the-shelf inkjet printer, a team of scientists has developed a simple technique for printing patterns of carbon nanotubes on paper and plastic surfaces. The method, which is described in ...

People can now download, share and edit files for use in 3D printers from a new government website. The site has files that can be used to create models of anything from a human brain to deadly ...

Microcontact printing (μCP) of proteins has been successfully used for patterning surfaces in various contexts. Here we describe a simple 'lift-off' method to print precise patterns of axon guidance ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Advanced electronics manufacturing demands precise control over multiple layers of functional materials. Each layer - whether conducting electricity, emitting light, or processing ...

Paisley's journey from its origins in Persia to hippy chic and contemporary fashion, via a Scottish textiles town. Lindsay Baker reports. “One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art,” ...