Keyboards have always been the trusty sidekick for designers, but as creative software becomes more complex by the day, even the most seasoned creators find themselves fumbling with tricky shortcuts. With dozens of keyboard combinations to remember, often…

CDs were, by far, the most dominant audio format during the late 1990s and the early 2000s, surpassing cassette tapes. Today, CDs hold little functional significance. So, what do you do with the CDs you have lying at home from your younger days? If you’re…

Most parents are shocked to learn how much plastic gets tossed out with every diaper change. It’s easy to overlook just how many everyday products, including those that seem soft and harmless, are packed with plastics that stick around for centuries. Even…

I’m a fan of product designs that are both aesthetic and functional, even if I would probably not have the more eccentric (and expensive ones) in my space. I also like it when designers are able to turn things that have an original purpose into something…

Imagine stepping through the entrance of Studio Takuya Hosokai’s forest cakeshop and feeling your sense of orientation immediately slip away. The floor seems level, yet something feels profoundly off-kilter. Your eyes search for right angles but find none.…

Verdansk Stadium. That name instantly conjures images for anyone who dropped into Call of Duty: Warzone’s original map. Whether you favoured the chaotic rooftop engagements or navigated the tense corridors below, the Acropolis National Arena stood as a defining…

Some folks frame Monet prints. Some buy NFTs. Others bolt a Formula One camshaft to the wall. If you fall into the lattermost camp, Ferrari just gave you the ultimate excuse to turn your living room into a shrine for combustion. At Milan Design Week, the…

Nestled within a residential district of Guangzhou, Wired Scape is not just a playground, it’s an immersive, sculptural landscape that redefines how urban public space can engage people of all ages. Designed by Shanghai-based firm 100architects, this vibrant…

Night falls over Shanghai, yet a glossy monovolume still glows on the show floor. That glow is intentional. Mercedes-Benz has expanded its design language into a fresh segment with the Vision V concept, an electric lounge on wheels that straddles the line…

Ask a true car or bike enthusiast to drive an EV and they’ll look at you with disdain and disgust. An EV’s quiet whirr doesn’t capture the rawness you get from the sound of a V6 engine roar, or the feeling of the gears turning as you hit the accelerator,…

Gaming handhelds have become quite the fad these days, from the ultra-light Nintendo Switch to the bulky handheld PCs to retro designs that recreate experiences of past decades. You might think the market is now over-saturated with these devices, but there…

Long gone are the days when our work happens in only one place in one room. Sure, there are still many that have the traditional “9 to 5” jobs that take place in the office, but recent years have seen an increase in more flexible work arrangements. Even at…

In the world of home coffee brewing, performance and flavor are usually the chief concerns. But what if your coffee machine could do more than just make a stellar cup? The latest wave of coffee appliances is proof that stunning design and high-end functionality…

There are objects that quietly reshape how we see the spaces we inhabit. Sometimes, it’s a small lamp that invites you to linger in a moment, captured by its unexpected beauty. Orbyt offers exactly this kind of experience for those who notice details. For…

At the heels of the lightweight and rugged off-roading teardrop trailer, Bean Stock 2.0; Utah-based Bean Trailer has taken a twist. The twist is little in the basic intention, but in the space, as it is opening up on the inside to make other toy-hauling tiny…

It’s always interesting to me to look at product designers that look to create something that’s not usually found in the furniture shop near you. It’s also fascinating if they give you a glimpse behind their design thinking and what they want to be able to…

Living in a small space often pushes us to become more resourceful with both our furniture and our floor plan. Multifunctional pieces have a way of making a home feel larger and more dynamic, giving each area a sense of possibility. For design fans and homeowners…

Most professional digital creatives have a powerful computer they use for their craft, whether it’s a desktop at home or a laptop they can bring anywhere. While all those beefy specs deliver the performance they need for creating art, designs, and 3D models…

HEAD stripped the racket back to its essentials. The Boom Raw launches today, Earth Day 2025, with zero surface coatings and a full commitment to lower-impact manufacturing. What’s visible is the raw carbon fiber frame, molded without added gloss or graphic…

Being a geek means you want your favorite gadgets and gear to go along wherever you go. That includes your power-packed gaming laptop, gaming headsets, cooling pad, tablet, handheld console, chargers, and whatnot. Obviously, you need a backpack that can handle…