I live in a city where outdoor public seating is a rarity. When you’re walking around, especially in oppressive heat, there is no place to temporarily sit and rest. But even cities that have enough benches and seats for public use aren’t that friendly and useful for older people. It’s a “one-size-fits-all”...
zaha hadid anchors smart city masterplan in sharjah, UAE, with shaded oasis spine
zaha hadid architects unveils plans for khalid bin sultan city Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City, a new chapter in Sharjah’s urban evolution and the latest in a long-standing collaboration with BEEAH Group. This follows an announcement from 2013 when the studio was first...
Nestout’s Rugged Outdoor USB-C Charging Cable
Outdoor gear manufacturer Nestout design this rugged USB-C charging cable to take a beating. It's IP54 rated for water and dust resistance, and is jacketed with braided Tetoron, a durable type of polyester. The cable can withstanding harsh bending. It features these unusual watertight caps with built-in hooks....
Retreating Landscape: Tracing Environmental Loss in the Work of Emma Stibbon
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Jean-Étienne Liotard Breakfast Scenes
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To Be Finnish or Not to Be: National Identity in Alvar Aalto’s Architecture
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Keyview 13″ Touch Turns Any Desk Into a High-Tech Command Center
Every once in a while, a gadget comes along that looks like it was plucked from the dreams of digital tinkerers and workspace minimalists. The Keyview 13″ Touch is exactly that: a device that takes the humble keyboard and transforms it into something you have probably never seen before. This is not just a keyboard....
A Suggested Industrial Design Student Assignment: Design and Build a Minimalist Chess Set
I think a good Industrial Design student assignment, particularly for sophomores, would be: Design and make a set of minimalist chess pieces--no digital fabrication nor individual sculpting/carving (unless making the pattern for a mold) allowed. This would cover a lot of skills that industrial designers need to...
10 Best Camping Gear Designs For Modern Outdoor Adventures In June 2025
Embarking on a camping trip is as much about the right gear as it is about the adventure itself. Today’s outdoor essentials are evolving, merging innovative engineering with sculptural design and multi-functionality. The latest camping products aren’t just practical; they bring a sense of refinement and...
XPLRA 1.0 Concept Device Wants You to Catch ‘Em All in the Real World
Some gadgets are made for serious business, but every now and then a concept comes along that makes you want to dash outside and see what you can discover. XPLRA 1.0 is one of those ideas: a pocket-sized field tool that borrows a page from the Pokédex playbook and invites you to collect the wonders of the natural...