You know what’s genuinely infuriating about outdoor umbrellas? They’re designed by people who clearly spend their summers in climate-controlled offices, not sweating under the relentless afternoon sun while wrestling with some sadistic crank mechanism. Traditional center-pole designs turn every poolside afternoon...
“Lamborghini for off-roaders” designer BRP wins Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2025
The design equivalent of the Oscars came to a close yesterday, with BRP Design & Innovation Team winning the Red Dot Award: Design Team of the Year 2025. Over the years, the awards program has provided this very distinction to absolute industry legends like the Thule Design Team, the Logitech Team, Studio F. A....
monumental candle sculptures by sterling ruby adorn MAMO at le corbusier’s la cité radieuse
Sterling Ruby’s works land at MaMo by Ora Ïto Since the end of June 2025, the rooftop of Le Corbusier’s iconic Cité Radieuse in Marseille becomes the stage for a new presentation by American artist Sterling Ruby. Hosted by MAMO, the contemporary art center founded by Ora Ïto, the exhibition features DOUBLE...
How Smart Window Technology Is Revolutionizing Energy Efficient Building Design
Windows have long been the weak link in building design, bleeding energy while creating uncomfortable glare for city dwellers. Professor Hong Chul Moon’s team at KAIST has developed RECM technology that transforms this fundamental architectural element into an active climate control system. The Reversible...
Shuv e-skateboard concept is where heritage meets advanced innovation
Cities worldwide are shifting toward pedestrian-friendly spaces and reducing reliance on gas-powered vehicles. As this transformation gains momentum, the demand for small, practical personal mobility solutions is growing rapidly. Among these, e-skateboards stand out for their portability and flexibility, providing a...
Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster debuts as an ultra-rare open-top V12 hypercar
Pagani has unveiled its latest masterpiece, the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open‑top hypercar that fuses mid‑century racing aesthetics with state‑of‑the‑art engineering. Handcrafted by Pagani’s Grandi Complicazioni division, this long‑tail speedster is a tribute to the elegance and performance of...
Adorable retrofuturistic robot comes with two HUDs and multiple cameras for 360° awareness
There have only been 4 cute robots in all of history – Baymax, Wall.E, EVE, and Rosey the robot from the Jetsons. No other robot’s managed to really strike that level of mass appeal (fine, okay, Astro Boy too) with a design that feels capable yet emotionally disarming. That’s also the sort of vibe the Kriket 3000...
edward burtynsky maps four decades of earth’s industrial systems in new york exhibition
‘The Great Acceleration’ shows at ICP Edward Burtynsky’s retrospective The Great Acceleration is currently on view at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. Presented across two full floors of the museum’s galleries on Ludlow Street, the exhibition assembles over seventy photographs...
Yoohome is a whimsical vision for future living
Imagine stepping into a home where every corner feels like a page from a fantastical storybook, a space that blurs the lines between art, nature, and imagination. This is the essence of Yoohome, the debut architectural project from Bangkok-based artist Taras Yoom. Unveiled as the first installation in his ambitious...
Nike Dunk x LEGO Set captures the basketball essence and it’s pretty affordable
Nike and LEGO are two iconic companies in their own right that have long inspired us to learn, play, and create. So, when the two brands decided to collaborate to give kids a world where sports and creative play always win, there was nothing more fascinating for even the adults to appreciate. There have been rumors of...