Massachusetts-based NS Builders works on expensive custom homes. This bathroom space brings a unique challenge: Because of the sink’s location, there’s no way to put a mirror over it without having to cover up the …
Teenage Engineering’s Free Mini-Computer Case
Teenage Engineering has launched an unusual initiative called “’25 the Flipped Out Year.” This is a campaign where they run “flipped out offers,” which are unconventional promotions and product releases intended to gauge customers’ perceptions …
Eskimo’s Cliff Series of Stone Radiators
UK-based company Eskimo was formed for a single purpose: “To save the world from the ugly and impractical saboteurs of interior design,” meaning radiators. We looked at their Modernist towel heater here, and their Cliff …
Remedial Design: A Power Strip for Underpowered Chinese Kitchens
In China, many older homes antedate the relatively recent surge in the use of appliances and gadgets. As a result, kitchens may only have one outlet at the counter, with residents frequently having to unplug …
The Eames Lounge Chair Originally Came with an Exploded View Drawing
The Eameses had a lot of friends from diverse backgrounds. One such friend was Corita Kent, a talented artist and nun who ran the art department at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. In 1954, …
Designey Doormats, Borne From an Industrial Laundry in Norway
Sonja Djønne and Thoralf Lian live near the Arctic Circle in Norway. “We have a lot of snow and rain,” Djønne said in an interview with Scandinavia Standard, “and a lot of wet weather in …
Industrial Designer Jonas Forman’s No-Foam O2 Lounge Chair for Hay
Quick, think of a famous lounge chair. What did you picture? The Barcelona, the Eames, the Egg, the Wegner Shell? Chances are it contains foam. If you want to name a famous lounge chair design …
Ford’s Retro Bronco Roadster: An Exercise in Restraint
When Ford first released the Mustang in 1964, they anticipated it would be a success, but underestimated by how much. They projected they’d sell 100,000 units in its first year. Instead they sold 22,000 on …
Using Drones to Visually Complete Damaged or Unfinished Architecture
Studio Drift, the Dutch artist team, has combined drones with architecture in a novel way. They’ve collaborated with drone show company Drone Stories to visually complete architectural landmarks, like the Colosseum and the Sagrada Familia, …
Examples of Good/Bad Execution of a UX Improvement for Flashlights
A newfangled trend is popping up on certain flashlights: Power level indicators. On the one hand, an added LED screen is one more thing that can break over time. On the other hand, certain flashlight …