PROS: Premium design with subtle gamer aesthetic. Off-center USB-C port allows comfortable gaming while charging. Impressive gaming performance and display quality. Large battery with fast charging speed. CONS: Average camera performance. A bit expensive. Longevity...
delmulle delmulle’s gradient brick facade shifts from terracotta to glass in amsterdam house
Delmulle Delmulle Architecten completes glass brick house A glowing facade of glass tiles wraps this compact townhouse in the Netherlands, echoing the imprints of the terracotta bricks that ground its base. Designed by Delmulle Delmulle Architecten, the house creates a rhythmic gradient along the streetfront as it...
Industrial Design Case Study: A Steam Iron Organizer
Here's a nuts-and-bolts ID case study from The Metcalfe Group. The Ohio-based consultancy was called on by a consumer products company after the first ID firm they hired didn't meet muster. Ironing Out the Kinks A market-leading plastic manufacturer was looking to expand their offering of self-branded products. After a...
Core77 Weekly Roundup (7-21-25 to 7-25-25)
Here's what we looked at this week: The future is finally here: Enclosed, air conditioned lawn mowers by Curtis Industries. A Massachusetts firefighter invented the TTRC, a tool to fight EV fires more safely. European solution for burning EVs: Drop them in a dumpster filled with water. American solution for...
Former Industrial Designer Develops Tool-Free Joinery Method Based on the Fibonacci Spiral
Anton Gaia's career arc is unusual: The Ukrainian national is a former industrial designer who switched over to art. That said, you can take the man out of ID, but can you take the ID out of the man? Gaia recently produced this Spiral system, a unique joint based on the Fibonacci spiral: Here he uses it to assemble...
Gazelle’s all-season T4 Overland EXP Hub is super durable ground tent that sets up in seconds
When it comes to all-weather camping, I would seldom choose a ground tent over a roof tent option or a camper. But then many among us would give up anything for a good tent, and that’s who the all-new T4 Overland EXP Hub tent is built for. This all-weather tent from Gazelle takes on the competition to revive the...
HTX Studio Explores the Design of Smart, Roving Trash Cans
This is a fantastic example of building on the work of others, then 10x'ing the possibilities. Way back in 2013, Japanese automotive engineer Minoru Kurata invented a Smart Trash Can. It used Microsoft's Kinect sensor, a motion-tracking device invented for the Xbox, to detect when a piece of trash was thrown in front of...
TROPHY Mental Care Concept Transforms Stress Into Sculptural Art
Stress relief gadgets usually look like what they are: cheap plastic toys designed to be squeezed, spun, or clicked until they inevitably break. Most fidget devices prioritize function over form, leaving you with something that works but looks completely out of place on your desk or bookshelf. The TROPHY concept takes...
Best Budget Kitchen Tools For Beginner Chefs: 5 Must-Haves Under $100
Starting your culinary journey shouldn’t require emptying your wallet or cluttering your countertops with unnecessary tools and gadgets. The most accomplished home cooks understand that delicious meals emerge from mastering a few essential tools rather than collecting every kitchen contraption imaginable. These five...
MASK architects unveils sleek exterior design for tavolara-100 fast cruising luxury yacht
Tavolara-100: A 30.5m fast cruising sloop by MASK Architects MASK Architects presents the conceptual exterior design for Tavolara-100, a 30.5-meter fast cruising sloop designed to redefine the standards of performance sailing and luxury yacht design. Developed as part of a competitive commission for a leading luxury...