Audi just announced the completely redesigned 2026 A6 sedan achieves record-breaking aerodynamics while delivering substantial performance increases. The new luxury sedan hits 0.23 drag coefficient while producing 362 horsepower from its turbocharged V6 engine. That efficiency rating surpasses every gasoline-powered...
Can this flying DeLorean made out of Styrofoam take on the stress of time travel?
De Lorean DMC-12 has been an inspiration for countless design iterations all these years, right from the time it was first showcased to the world in the Back to the Future movie trilogy. Driven by Doc Brown to trigger time travel at the speed of 88 mph, the futuristic vehicle customized for the movie made this possible...
backlit metallic grid illuminates zara’s hybrid retail space in rotterdam
Grid and Geometric Blocks Shape Retail Space by Random Studio Random Studio takes over the design of a permanent retail space within Zara’s largest store, a five-floor building in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Occupying a significant portion of the first floor, the project establishes a hybrid environment defined by...
The V&A’s Super Cool, Massive East Storehouse Makes Archival Storage Publicly Accessible
Most museums have massive storage areas, where they store all of the stuff that's not in the exhibition halls. These storage areas are always closed off to the public. But London's Victoria & Albert Museum has done something really cool, and turned the storage area itself into an accessible destination in its own...
Xiaomi 15T Pro Review: The Best All-Rounder Flagship of 2025?
PROS: Great camera system, especially the telephoto Expansive, vibrant display Premium, modern design CONS: Wide form factor may not suit everyone RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR...
“More jungle less zoo” – why we need to hear more client voices
The eclectic range of presentations at Frontify’s brand experience conference covered everything from Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom to surrealist Italian brainrot memes. Nike was the conference’s recurring cautionary tale. Several speakers showed its precipitous share price decline since 2021 – the parable of the brand...
Brian Brocken is Building a Full-Size Flying DeLorean
Hailing from Belgium, Brian Brocken is an instrumentation technician specializing in both electromechanics and automation. As a hobby, he picked up a junked robot arm built in 1999—so old that the 2-ton arm actually ran on floppy drives. Once used as a welding robot at the Eurostar train factory in Austria, by the time...
This Fire-Resistant ADU Could Reshape California Housing
In a La Jolla backyard, a geometric structure rises like an origami masterpiece, its sharp angles catching the California sun. This isn’t just another trendy ADU. The Polyhaus Tetra-One represents something far more significant: a potential solution to two of California’s most pressing crises. Daniel Lopez-Perez...
No Sun? No Problem! Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ Keyboard Works with Any Light
The modern workspace increasingly demands tech accessories that can keep up with our flexible, multi-device lifestyles while reducing environmental impact. Traditional wireless keyboards often fall short, requiring frequent battery changes or charging cables that add clutter and inconvenience to already complex...
Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering Students Collaborate on Surgical Device
Within industrial design firms and in-house design teams, ID'ers often collaborate with mechanical engineers. Why not introduce them to each other earlier? A recent project at Auburn University did just that, to great success. The school partnered with KYRA, a medical equipment manufacturer, to task an ID and ME student...