Trying to compare plastic blocks to delicate fabric is quite literally like comparing chalk and cheese. They’re so vastly different that there’s really no way you can draw any parallels. One is known for its rigidity, the other for fluidity. One stays still, the other is guided by gravity and wind. One is quite...
10 Best Japanese Stationery To Achieve Peak Productivity: Ultimate List For Next-Level Efficiency
Back-to-school shopping usually means grabbing whatever’s cheapest at the campus bookstore, but Japanese stationery culture operates on a completely different level. While you’re stocking up on basic supplies, Japanese designers are obsessing over how every tiny detail can make your semester smoother, more...
This Turntable for CDs is just pretentious in the most gorgeous way possible
Vivia is an innovative turntable concept designed specifically for Compact Discs, blending the charm of analog vinyl players with the convenience and clarity of CDs. At a time when streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music dominate music listening, Vivia offers a unique way to reconnect with your physical music...
The Infinity Mouse’s Design takes direct inspiration from Lotus Evanora’s Alien-like Bodywork
You remember those corny novelty computer mice that looked like cars? The hood would be a two-part design with left and right clicks, and plugging the mouse in would make the car’s headlights and taillights glow? What was essentially a corny idea got turned into perhaps one of the most gorgeous mice my eyes have ever...
gridded ceiling tops zooco estudio’s oak and travertine regma ice cream parlor
new interiors for a spanish ice cream parlor Zooco Estudio designs a new Regma ice cream parlor on Calle Burgos in Santander offers a new spatial expression of the Cantabrian brand’s evolving identity. With this project, the Madrid- and Santander-based design firm presents a composed reinterpretation of the brand’s...
Luxury Jungle Retreat In Costa Rica Offers The Perfect Blend Of Nature, Ocean Views, & Indoor-Outdoor Living
I’ve always believed the best architecture emerges from a deep conversation with place, and Studio Saxe’s Casa Solai proves this beautifully. Perched on Santa Teresa’s coastal hills, this residence feels like it has grown from the surrounding jungle. The design centers on two distinct volumes that create a...
This water-cooled PC case uses brass and copper plumbing for its Steampunkish vibe
Frankly speaking, I have a weakness for custom PC case mods, especially those that have a Victorian era vibe. The use of brass and copper has a majestic telling, which, for whatever reason, has an aesthetic that no one can overlook. I don’t think many understand this as well as the Billet Labs, a YouTube channel...
steel ball set into armrest of tanuvi hegde’s ‘reflect’ chair for fidget-friendly design
reflect: A chair that Invites Engagement Brooklyn-based architect and furniture designer Tanuvi Hegde introduces her Reflect chair to redefine the role of furniture, transforming a familiar object into an experience that is tactile and engaging. Designed as part of her thesis collection, this piece invites users to...
Aeriform Armchair Turns Bird Wings into Your Comfiest Seat Yet
The Aeriform Armchair is a study in how thoughtful design can bridge the gap between sculpture and seating. Inspired by the elegant sweep of bird wings, its continuous, ribbon-like silhouette wraps around the sitter in a gentle curve, offering both physical support and a striking visual statement. Conceived entirely in...
meet swapz, a series of changeable straps for slippers designed with a custom ‘rail’ system
Swapz is a series of changeable straps for slippers Ellie Kim designs Swapz, a series of changeable straps for slippers that features a custom ‘rail’ system. Unlike typical slippers, the project lets the wearer replace the top strap of their slippers with different colors, materials, and even graphics. The...