studio sangath’s Courtyard as Compass Just outside Gandhinagar, India, the Alloa Hills Weekend House folds gently into the land, allowing the terrain to dictate its rhythm. Studio Sangath approached the residential project with quiet attentiveness, designing a retreat that prioritizes stillness and intimacy with the...
Core77 Weekly Roundup (5-27-25 to 5-30-25)
Here's what we looked at this week: Crucial Detail's Ona Wine Chiller is an unusual-looking object for keeping wine bottles cool. Marc 3DP's love letter to 3D-printed fidget toys. A jeweler shows you her method for making Trinity Rings. The Newave: A modular surfboard that breaks down for transport. Inside the...
Contour collection brings 3D printing into the process
There are still a few qualms here and there but we can say that 3D printing has definitely brought something different to several industries. Furniture design and production is one such industry that has been affected in one way or another. It has increased customization, reduced material waste, brought faster...
A Modern Take on the Doorknob
This modern take on the doorknob is by L.A.-based industrial designer Will Zhang. Called the Spoke knob, it's made of solid brass. If you prefer alternatives to the brass look, it comes in a number of finshes. One thing to note: "The Spoke knob requires handing to ensure that the spoke itself is directed towards...
Industrial Design Case Study: PDR Brings Dignity to Catheter Bags
This Shield concept is by PDR, an industrial design consultancy based in Cardiff, Wales. It aims to bring dignity to those who are required to live with catheters. Shield is a simple and low-cost redesign that utilises recycled single-use disposable plastic sterilisation tray wraps and drapes, commonly used in hospital...
Once Known for Scissors, Fiskars Produces a Sought-After Demolition Tool
Fiskars has been around since 1649, making it one of the world's oldest companies. The company started out as an ironworks, making nails, knives and tools, eventually expanding into cutlery and the orange-handled scissors that made them a household name in 20th-century America. In the 21st century, Fiskars focused more...
5 Best Note-Taking Tools & Gadgets For Design Students To Perfectly Capture Ideas
Ideas don’t wait for the perfect moment. For design students, inspiration can strike anywhere—in a busy studio, during a critique, or mid-lecture. The right note-taking tool can turn scattered sketches and fleeting thoughts into the seeds of your next breakthrough. In a world where creativity blends analog and...
Seoul’s HOTEL DRIP&DROP: Where Coffee and Design Create an Unforgettable Stay
If there’s one place in Seoul that makes the aroma of coffee feel like a warm hug, it’s HOTEL DRIP&DROP. Tucked away in Myeongdong, this boutique spot is a delight for anyone who finds joy in a perfectly brewed cup and a thoughtfully designed space. The moment you step inside, the air seems to shimmer with the...
Perforated Metal Lamp Paints with Light and Shadow
Sometimes all it takes is a single striking object to charge a room with a bit of magic. The Foreshadow Table Lamp does exactly that, turning an ordinary surface into a stage where light puts on a show. At first glance, it looks like a study in minimalism, but switch it on and it reveals its true, almost theatrical...
ateno’s clay-coated house overlooks mountains and the sea on a greek island
gaia’s terracotta tones echo the warmth of the earth Ateno Architecture Studio’s Gaia residence seeks to renegotiate the traditional notions of luxury, embracing a philosophy grounded in simplicity and the use of raw materials. Despite the seemingly contradictory character of the chosen materials against the lush...