Last weekend, on June 14, Latina singer Nezza walked into Dodgers stadium as a little-known rising star. Today, she’s being called brave, bold, and a modern-day civil rights activist. Why? Because she did something that was utterly simple yet revolutionary. She sang the official United States national anthem in...
AEMotion’s Designers Tackle the Challenge of an Oddly-Proportioned Vehicle
Here's a unique new vehicle, the Dual, that I believe is based on a flawed premise. But it's worth looking at for several reasons, including the passion behind the project—French company AEMotion has spent a decade developing it—and how the designers solved a challenging aspect of the form. The concept of the Dual...
Top 10 Scandinavian-Inspired Homes That Perfectly Capture Nordic Design & Architecture
Scandinavian-inspired homes have an enduring appeal rooted in their effortless mix of functionality, warmth, and tranquility. These dwellings are more than just spaces—they are calm sanctuaries where light, nature, and simplicity work in harmony. This design philosophy captures the essence of Nordic living, embracing...
QBO3 arquitectos embeds casa enoki’s staggered platforms in tropical forest of costa rica
Casa Enoki’s geometric volumes follow the sloped terrain Casa Enoki, designed by QBO3 Arquitectos, is situated on the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The residence emerges from a steeply sloped site within a dry tropical forest, prompting a design approach that minimizes ecological impact while engaging...
Ovalware Collection brings elegant functionality to coffee and tea brewing process
I’m a huge coffee and tea drinker and yet over the past couple of years, I’ve been drinking these beverages more outside the house at cafes and restaurants. Ideally, I should learn to make my own coffee and brew my own tea as it’s cheaper and also it should be fun to experiment with methods and recipes. I’ve...
Modular hair iron concept brings curls, waves, straight hair
I’m the wash and wear kind of person when it comes to my hair, no matter what length or style I’m sporting. But I know that there are a lot of girls (and boys) that rely a lot on various tools and accessories when it comes to fixing and styling their hair. Hair irons are particularly useful and popular for those...
OYO architects carves triangular incision into belgium farmhouse to form luminous courtyard
oyo architects revitalizes lyco house in belgium A sharp triangular void cuts into the heart of a former farmhouse in rural Belgium. The incision brings light, air, and spatial clarity into a previously dark, enclosed volume, which OYO Architects has revitalized with minimal interventions to create a contemporary...
acne studios launches permanent gallery space under the arcades of paris’s palais royal
acne studios launches its first permanent art space in paris Acne Studios unveils a new permanent gallery space in Paris, Acne Paper Palais Royal, which opens to the public on June 26th, 2025, with a solo exhibition by photographer Paul Kooiker. Located at 124 Galerie de Valois, beneath the historic arcades of the...
headfirst’s self-adjusting bike helmet has brake light that glows when the rider slows down
Brake light behind headfirst’s self-adjusting bike helmet Headfirst introduces a self-adjusting bike helmet that comes with a glowing brake light when the rider slows down. It is to signal the other riders behind, and even vehicles, to take their cruising speed down a notch. The brake light is positioned just below...
from food waste to fashion, next gen design 2025 competition winners redesign tomorrow
A NEW WAVE OF YOUTH-LED INNOVATION REDESIGNs TOMORROW, TODAY What Design Can Do, together with four other leading European design festivals, proudly announces 50 winning projects of the Next Gen Design 2025 competition. Themed ‘Redesign Tomorrow, Today,’ the competition’s selected works represent a powerful...