a vibrant new roof for helsinki’s underground museum Yinka Ilori: Transparent Happiness opens at Helsinki’s Amos Rex museum as a vibrant public art commission that invites the Finnish capital to reimagine its urban spaces. Unveiled on June 20th, 2025, the large-scale work engages the museum’s signature mounds,...
An Aluminum and Steel Tariff Update 7/8/25
If you're an industrial designer working on aluminum or steel products manufactured in the U.S., we know the recent Section 232 tariffs on those metals have been a nightmare for you. And while we don't have great news, we do have some decent news. Fictiv, the California-based global manufacturing platform, has reached...
Nothing Phone (3) Review: A Flagship That Redefines Smartphone Design
PROS: Distinctive geometric design gives modern art vibes New Glyph Matrix shows plenty of potential Impressive performance across the board Larger battery with support for wired and wireless charging CONS: Quirky design is an acquired taste Significantly higher price...
OMA completes JOMOO headquarters in china with sculptural white-striped tower
oma unveils sculptural jomoo hq in xiamen, china In Xiamen, China, OMA completes a new headquarters for JOMOO, the country’s largest sanitaryware manufacturer. Marking the transition of the company from national supplier to global brand, the project redefines the conventional office typology through a sculptural...
Design Criticism: The Nothing Headphone (1), a Bold Effort
Kudos to upstart tech brand Nothing for trying something different with their Nothing Headphone (1). That said, the aesthetic may appeal to some, but I see it as a big miss. To me, the design is trying to do too much. While that is probably the point—in today's oversaturated world, you need bold visuals in order to...
An “Entry-Level” Ferrari with New Design Language
In 2019, Ferrari did something unusual for the company: They released an "entry-level" model in the Roma. It wasn't a track-smoker like their 488 or Superfast, but a GT car (Gran Turismo or Grand Touring, i.e. designed for cruising). The $219,000 base price isn't what most of us think of as entry-level, but the vehicle...
James Dyson is Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture
While some billionaires are dumping their fortunes into space travel, it's nice to see others are still working to solve problems on Earth—namely, the production of food. Bill Gates has invested billions of dollars in agricultural development in Africa and South Asia, seeking more efficient means of feeding the needy....
5 Best Retro-Inspired Gadgets To Add Vintage Charm To Your Modern Life In July 2025
The most fascinating technology today isn’t chasing tomorrow’s trends—it’s mining yesterday’s design wisdom with modern precision. We’re living through an amazing moment where cutting-edge gadgets embrace pixelated displays, transparent housings, and tactile interfaces that feel borrowed from decades past....
TECNO Phantom Ultimate G Fold Leak Shows Dual-Inward Tri-Fold Design
Foldable phones have been around for a while now, but let’s be honest, most of them still feel like expensive experiments that you’re afraid to actually use. You know the drill: gorgeous when they work, terrifying when you think about what happens if you drop them. If proven to be true, TECNO‘s Phantom Ultimate G...
arles is buzzing this summer: designboom’s mini guide to the french city
designboom’s 2025 Summer Guide to Arles Each summer, Arles becomes a vibrant center for contemporary art, photography, architecture, and design. Exhibitions, performances, installations, and talks unfold throughout the city — in museums, industrial spaces, public areas, and private venues. In this guide,...