The Kia Elan was never a chart-topping icon, but for those who remember it, it carried a certain charm. A compact roadster borrowed from Lotus DNA, it was Kia’s unlikely flirtation with sportiness in the mid-’90s. Fast forward to today, and designer JinTae Tak is revisiting that lineage, not by replicating the...
mystery at the grooms’: hermès brings interactive installation to new york
an immersive mystery lands in new york At Pier 36 in downtown Manhattan, Hermès is set to open Mystery at the Grooms’, a sprawling interactive installation that invites visitors into a fictional French estate teeming with theatrical intrigue. The event runs from June 19th through June 29th and transforms a former...
Aesthetic Cat Litter Box concept is something you won’t want to hide away
I have a friend who has more than two cats and she always tells me that the most stressful part about being a cat parent is the constant cleaning of the litter box. She sometimes can’t stay out too long because if she doesn’t clean up the box, it will smell bad obviously. Of course, cats poop several times so this...
Luxurious & Sustainable Floating Homes Bring Modern Scandinavian Design To Dorset’s Lakes
Floating quietly on the lakes of Dorset, a new breed of houseboat is redefining waterside living. Called Silverlake, these architect-designed residences are the result of a collaboration between design studio Koto and Waterpod, bringing together Scandinavian restraint and a deep respect for nature. The vision is...
BMW DE-02 x Deus electric bike drops beats on the go with integrated turntable and Marshall speakers
Continuing BMW Motorrad’s tradition of pushing the envelope in motorcycle innovation, the DE-02 electric concept is a compelling evolution in the brand’s forward-looking portfolio. Having previously explored BMW’s design-driven approach to mobility, often marked by a fusion of bold aesthetics and engineering...
DIA Free Admission ends June 20th
Whether you've won awards, or not, you can enter the DIA show for free until June 20th. There is a cash award pool of $700,000 up for grabs—so if you prepped an application for any of the award shows - use it now to enter this one. Not familiar with the DIA awards? The Design Intelligence Award is a global platform...
teenage engineering designs first customizable electric moped epa-1 with vässla
teenage engineering’s first electric moped, epa-1 For the first time, Teenage Engineering designs a customizable electric moped with the Swedish brand Vässla. Named epa-1, the acronym stands for ‘En Passar Alla,’ or ‘one fits all.’ The design teams say that the name refers to the electric moped being...
Entire Discworld series turned into a rotating book wheel
To say that the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett has a cult following is one of the biggest understatements in book world. It’s a pretty long series but for the fans, it isn’t just a fantasy series. It’s a universe, brimming with wit, wisdom, and unforgettable characters. The thought of having every Discworld...
Flappy Bird comes to physical life with mechanical build
If you’re a fan of quirky collectibles, retro games, or hands-on engineering, there’s something delightfully charming about bringing digital icons into the real world. That’s exactly what happened when a creative maker decided to pay homage to the infamously addictive Flappy Bird by building a mechanical, fully...
Bentley Residences Miami: $37.5M Translation of Automotive Design Language
The 61st-floor penthouse at Bentley Residences Miami demonstrates how automotive design principles translate into residential architecture, creating a $37.5 million living space that accommodates up to seven vehicles alongside human occupants. This two-story residence represents one of only two such units in the...