The nomadic lifestyle demands power solutions that go beyond basic functionality. Today’s digital wanderers need chargers that can handle multiple devices, survive harsh conditions, and adapt to different environments. From transparent tech aesthetics to modular charging ecosystems, the latest generation of portable...
Jony Ive teams up with Balmuda to create limited edition sailing lantern
Ever since Jony Ive left Apple, there has been a lull, with a suggestion that something big is being cooked behind closed doors. OpenAI and Ive’s venture, io, have been working in close quarters on a new family of products that are speculated to be screen-free, pocket-sized devices. In between all this speculation...
LEGO Ideas brings The Evolution of STEM to celebrate innovation
I am not, and probably never will be, a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) person, as I lean more toward the arts and humanities. However, I will always appreciate the breakthroughs and innovations made in this field, as they have profoundly affected our lives, whether or not we fully understand them....
Xiaomi Pad Mini Review: Compact, Powerful, and Ready for Anything
PROS: Lightweight, ultra-portable design with a premium build Great multitasking with flexible split and floating apps 2 USB-C ports with pass-through charging Excellent battery life with fast 75W wired charging CONS: Limited market availability LCD screen only Bare...
Industrial Design Case Study (From a Mechanical Engineer): This Beautiful, Tiny Bike Pump
This Featherforged: Nano is a tiny, elegant bike pump. It was created by an anonymous mechanical engineer, who posted the project online. ME credentials aside, this makes for a great ID case study. I wanted to show off a personal project I spent many months on (designing, testing, building). After some extremely long...
Flos Design Space Opens in Chicago
This month lighting brand Flos launched the Flos Design Space in Chicago, a shop located within the Lightology showroom. On hand for in-person viewing are the company's classics, alongside contemporary designs: Bilboquet by Philippe Malouin IC Lights by Michael Anastassiades Snoopy table lamp by Achille and Pier...
Impressive Portable Outdoor Theater with 16.7′ Inflatable Screen
Once known primarily for design piracy, Chinese companies are finally moving towards true innovation and original experimentation. Companies that made smartphones ten years ago are now making electric cars. Anker, which once made phone chargers and power banks, now has an A/V spin-off called Nebula; their latest is this...
LG UltraFine evo 6K Monitor Brings Thunderbolt 5 to Creative Workspaces
Professional creators have long struggled with the trade-offs between display quality, connectivity, and workspace aesthetics. High-resolution monitors often come with clunky designs or limited ports, while sleek displays might sacrifice color accuracy or pixel density. The demand for displays that can handle...
Argo FY front loading kit turns your bike into a cargo hauling machine
Do you ever wish your regular bike could carry more groceries, the family dog, or even your kids on a sunny day out? The Argo Fy is here to answer that wish, offering a fresh way to turn your everyday bicycle into a full-blown cargo hauler without needing to buy a whole new bike. Designed by Argo Fy, this clever...
parisian patisserie ABRA frames pastries against geometric floors and bold primary colors
ABRA is a Bauhaus-Inspired Patisserie in paris ABRA is a Parisian patisserie, conceived by chef Tal Spiegel, with a vibrant interior designed by Ron From with architect Nicolas Frances. The material and color palette draw on Bauhaus and modernist precedents. Ron From clads surfaces in wood and combines it with...