I haven’t used a mouse in ages since the trackpad on my MacBook is good enough for me. I understand, though, how some people need a mouse for their work, especially artists and designers. I also understand how it can be tough on the hand and wrist, which is why the vertical mouse was created. However, these mice are...
This Student Just Reimagined Koenigsegg as an Electric City Car – And It’s Brilliant
What happens when you take one of the world’s most exclusive hypercar brands and ask a design student to make it accessible? The Koenigsegg Variera concept by Maximilian TyrotKoenigsegg Variera concept by Maximilian Tyrot answers that question with stunning clarity. This isn’t just another student project gathering...
Just Stunning: Fabian Oefner Creates Paintings Without Canvases
This striking Volumen series of sculptures/paintings is by Swiss artist Fabian Oefner. He has somehow captured two-dimensional brushstrokes in three glorious dimensions, forever freezing them within a block of resin. "I have always been fascinated by the textural quality of paintings," says Oefner. "For me,...
topography of woven terraces defines zaha hadid architects’ GO PARK sai sha in hong kong
a sprawling sports complex arrives in hong kong Zaha Hadid Architects completes GO PARK Sai Sha, a major sports complex located between Ma On Shan Country Park and Three Fathoms Cove in Hong Kong. Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, the 1.3-million-square-foot project serves as a community anchor, bringing a network...
A Solar-Power-Harvesting Tonneau Cover for Pickup Trucks
Because solar panels are easiest to manufacture flat, cars are a pretty poor substrate for them. However, pickup trucks—often seen as a symbol of energy guzzlers—actually provide the perfect platform. Most pickup trucks have beds with level sidewalls. Worksport, an American manufacturer of tonneau covers, reckons...
Crowd Control Barriers Turned Into Furniture
This Bultan seating is by Maximum, a French furniture brand whose raw material is industrial and municipal waste. This design started with crowd-control barriers (a/k/a Vauban barriers), specifically their design flaw. "One damaged part, and everything gets thrown away!" the company writes. "Although designed to be...
Corner Clock Peeks Around Walls for a Playful Time Twist
Most corners in our homes are basically architectural afterthoughts, collecting dust and maybe the occasional spider web. They’re the forgotten spaces that never quite know what to do with themselves, stuck between two walls without much purpose. It’s funny how we spend so much time designing the rest of our rooms...
Top 10 Office Wellness Tech Tools For People Who Forget Basic Self-Care At Work
If you’re reading this while hunched over your laptop with a half-empty coffee cup that’s been cold for three hours, this article is for you. Modern office workers have mastered the art of ignoring basic human needs while chasing deadlines and managing endless notifications. We skip meals, forget water exists,...
A Wearable Underwater Jet Pack
This KikFin Shark is a wearable underwater propulsion system. Three cylindrical thrusters on the back, each containing a propellor, provide the propulsion. Each cylinder is attached to a shark-like fin that provides stability. The fingerless glove you see on the diver's right hand contains the speed controller. The...
Jalashay transforms urban water access for stray animals
In the bustling streets of urban India, where stray animals struggle daily for basic necessities, designer Piyush Prateek has created an ingenious solution that addresses both animal welfare and urban aesthetics. His innovative concept represents a thoughtful approach to street furniture design that serves both human...