Modern sewing machines may be portable, but they all require elecricity. Anytime you use one, you're either near a wall or you're creating a trip hazard. British designer Dom Johnson has changed that up with this Caddy, a mobile sewing station. "Constructed from 15mm birch ply and powered by a 1000W power station,...
The Evolution of the HiAce, Japan’s Work Truck
In the 1960s, Toyota's designers tackled a challenge that they hadn't yet: Design a vehicle with a lot of interior space, enough to carry up to eight passengers. Japanese law strictly regulated the length of vehicles, which presented the designers with a problem. They concluded that having the engine in the front, as was...
Upcycled Plastic Looks Like Swirling Marble in This Modular Shelf
Most shelves are either heavy, hard to move between rooms, or destined to clash with your evolving style as tastes change over time and seasons shift. For anyone who loves to rearrange their space frequently, collect new objects, or simply keep things fresh with seasonal updates, traditional furniture just doesn’t...
REDMAGIC 11 Pro Review: Watch Liquid Cooling Flow Like Sci-Fi
PROS: Eye-catching visible liquid cooling design Water- and dust-proof mini turbo fan Has a rare 3.5mm headphone jack Flat back design with no protruding camera bump Impressive overall performance CONS: Gamer aesthetic won't appeal to everyone Visible liquid cooling...
interlocking bamboo and cedar frames shape wild boar nest installation by cheng tsung feng
Cheng Tsung Feng reimagines wild boar nests as an installation At Danongdafu Forest Park in Guangfu Township, Hualien, Taiwan, artist Cheng Tsung FENG designs Nesting Plan VII: Formosan Wild Boar. The outdoor installation translates the nest-building behavior of the native Formosan wild boar into architectural form....
FORM Brands Studio creates Team England’s Commonwealth Games identity
FORM Brands Studio has created a new identity for Team England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Against a tricky backdrop of debates around English nationalism – and in particular what the St George’s Flag represents – the London-based studio had to create a look that captured a welcoming brand of national...
adaptable building conference gathers change-makes to enable future-proof dwellings
THE Nieuwe Instituut HOSTS INAUGURAL ADAPTABLE BUILDING CONFERENCE The Adaptable Building Conference (ABC) is set to land at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam on 22 January 2026, g gathering a critical mass of thinkers to enable a new generation of buildings. As the national museum for architecture, design, and digital...
curved electric motorcycle ‘outlier’ comes with hooded front panel and bucket-style seat
Honda reveals electric motorcycle EV Outlier Concept During Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda presents its EV Outlier Concept, an electric motorcycle with a sloping front panel and a bucket-style seat. Instead of the typical short or frontless face, the concept two-wheeler puts an umbrella at the front, a...
carbon-negative bamboo pavilion by cave urban gives new life to disused car park in bali
BALEBIO PIONEERS CARBON-NEGATIVE ARCHITECTURE IN BALI BaleBio, a bamboo pavilion designed by Cave Urban for Bauhaus Earth’s ReBuilt initiative, pioneers carbon-negative architecture in Bali while reimagining the traditional communal spaces of the island for a changing climate. Rising above the sands of Mertasari...
Motorola Edge 70 Is 5.9mm Thin But Somehow Lasts 50 Hours
Flagship phones keep getting pricier and chunkier, making it easy to feel left out if you want a device that’s both stylish and practical without emptying your wallet or your pockets. The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple iPhone Air are everywhere, but their price tags and premium positioning aren’t for...