Battle ropes in a shoebox apartment? The idea sounds absurd, right up until you meet the X2 from Calories Planet, a gadget that lets you channel your inner athlete without needing an industrial gym or the patience to deal with thudding ropes and neighbor complaints. This crowdfunded marvel is a ropeless battle rope...

Picture a building that floats on water like a gentle thought. That’s what Azadeh Hamidi achieved with the Aban Café-Gallery, a project that makes you question where architecture ends and nature begins. Set within a quiet lagoon, this isn’t your typical café tucked into a busy street corner. The water surrounds...

Product design has a clear language and an influence on various sources. Thus, a Bluetooth speaker you and I own can look different on the outside, with varied materials and constructions, but likely offer a similarly sonic experience. In most cases, however, the device wouldn’t be created to last forever. If the...