The fields of architecture and industrial design have some overlap. But in the eyes of photographer Hugo Suíssas, they’re just about the same thing. The Lisbon-based Suíssas spies everyday objects in the built environment: There’s …
A Future-Proof Wall Outlet with Easily Swappable Ports
This Polaris power outlet, by Japanese brand CIO, has its future-proofing built in. Users can, without needing to rewire, add sockets for USB-A, USB-C, or whatever’s coming down the pike next. “The detachable socket structure …
The Axion is Closer to the Flying Car We All Imagined
The flying car everyone imagined in the 20th century was, well, car-like. As the 21st century rolled in, that image morphed into something insectoid, powered by a multitude of rotors or turbines that vastly affect …
The FRAMA Shelf Library System
This FRAMA Shelf Library System is storage furniture designed to be visually light and airy. While the wall-mounted system wouldn’t make sense for say, renters in NYC—where drilling into walls gives your landlord an excuse …
One Last Shot for a Big Win
Think award season is over? Not quite. The Design Intelligence Award (DIA) is still accepting entries — and here’s your chance to jump in with zero entry fee. The final deadline is September 20th, so …
An Aluminum and Steel Tariff Update 7/8/25
If you’re an industrial designer working on aluminum or steel products manufactured in the U.S., we know the recent Section 232 tariffs on those metals have been a nightmare for you. And while we don’t …
Design Criticism: The Nothing Headphone (1), a Bold Effort
Kudos to upstart tech brand Nothing for trying something different with their Nothing Headphone (1). That said, the aesthetic may appeal to some, but I see it as a big miss. To me, the design …
An “Entry-Level” Ferrari with New Design Language
In 2019, Ferrari did something unusual for the company: They released an “entry-level” model in the Roma. It wasn’t a track-smoker like their 488 or Superfast, but a GT car (Gran Turismo or Grand Touring, …
James Dyson is Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture
While some billionaires are dumping their fortunes into space travel, it’s nice to see others are still working to solve problems on Earth—namely, the production of food. Bill Gates has invested billions of dollars in …
A Modular Platform System to Make Warehouses Livable
This reminds me of ad hoc NYC loft spaces in the ’90s, where we built interior structures and partitions to make industrial spaces livable. Spain-based architecture firm Atienza Maure was tasked with renovating an old …