Unless running their own firm, industrial designers don’t get to choose the problems they solve. The client’s problem, no matter how small, becomes your Manhattan Project. So while this may seem frivolous, let’s say your …
A New Umbrella Shape from Japan
I’m always interested when people re-think old objects. So when I saw this new shape for an umbrella from Japan, I thought “Cool. I wonder what UX improvement this offers?” The marketing photo featuring a …
Industrial Design Case Study: Fluid Design Updates Beurer’s Grooming Devices
Beurer is a German manufacturer of personal care products. When they needed to update their line of men’s grooming devices, they turned to Munich-based industrial design firm Fluid Design. Beurer MenCare The Challenge Crafting the …
Core77 Weekly Roundup (5-19-25 to 5-23-25)
Here’s what we looked at this week: The quest to optimize existing objects: The EDJY features an unusual single-blade fingernail clipper design that allegedly delivers better results. Apple’s “Vehicle Motion Cues” are an on-screen anti-motion-sickness …