Playgrounds have traditionally been the domain of elementary schools. But Pennsylvania-based playground equipment manufacturer Playworld reckons that folks of all ages would benefit from using them. They’ve thus designed two systems, ENERGI and LifeTrail, aimed …
In France, a Stunning Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Added to a Railway Viaduct
Albi, a charming medieval city in the south of France, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located on the banks of the Tarn River, it features an iconic railway viaduct built in the 1800s out …
Urbanisto: An E-Bike That Quick-Changes Into a Cargo Bike
Urbanisto is an e-bike with a nifty feature: You can quickly change it from a standard bike to a cargo bike, tool-free. Flipping a latch releases the front fork, which you can then remove to …
Core77 Weekly Roundup (6-30-25 to 7-3-25)
Here’s what we looked at this week: No, airlines are not installing these stand-up saddle-style seats. A design exercise has been turned into misinformation. Obsessive UX design detail: Sugatsune’s Slide Hook is a bag hook …
The ChompSaw: A Benchtop Power Tool That’s Safe for Kids to Use
Of all freestanding power tools, perhaps the jigsaw or scrollsaw would be the most fun for kids to use, as they allow freeform cuts. They’re also pretty darn dangerous, with the jigsaw being powerful enough …
Furniture Design Case Study: Making the Table for the G7 Summit
The G7 Summit is a big deal, and needed a big deal of a conference table. The Canadian government, this year’s host, turned to Toronto-based furniture brand Teknion to create the flagship table for the …
Design Lessons: How Exploiting Three Materials Made Greenhouses Affordable
Greenhouses are an excellent way to grow food in a controlled environment. By regulating environmental factors and blocking out pests, vegetable yields are increased significantly. But traditional greenhouses, made with rigid materials and glass, are …
A Revolutionary Scoliosis Correction Device by Industrial Design Firm Intenxiv
This Spinamic is a scoliosis correction device by South Korean industrial design firm Intenxiv. Designed for client VNTC, a South Korean medical technology company, Spinamic is soft rather than rigid, which brings several benefits. First …
A Popular European Smart Lock Comes to America
Designed in Austria, this stainless steel device is the Nuki Smart Lock. Since the company’s formation a decade ago, they’ve shipped over 800,000 units—in Europe. Today the company is finally entering the U.S. market. The …
No, Airlines are Not Installing These Stand-Up Saddle-Style Seats
Recently an Instagram post featuring these images went viral. The post falsely claimed that budget airlines would begin installing these saddle-style seats, which more or less place the passenger in a standing position, in an …