The SPIN is figuratively the coolest fireplace ever made…
I’d be compromising my journalistic integrity by using the term ‘lit’, but that’s precisely what the SPIN is. A portable fireplace that ditches the age-old flame…
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This flower-vase is also a fire-extinguisher
As useful as they are, fire-extinguishers are also designed to be too utilitarian and technical. They’re stored in attics and store-rooms, because they aren’t particularly aesthetic,…
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A Wireless Hairdryer That’s Fit for Display!
Some household products appear aesthetically neglected in regard to their often out-dated design, and one of these offenders is the hairdryer. Not only are the bulky,…
YD Design Storm #27
The YD Design Storm takes a look at products, services, and spaces that are storming the internet. The idea? To turn internet-storming material into brainstorming material! Scroll down…
Featured Designs
The Getaway Duffle is made to travel in literally any weather
Outwardly, the Getaway Duffle by Articulate looks like any other duffle bag, but take a closer look and you’ll notice that its classic styling hides a…
The Hashy bottle deserves to be in a contemporary art museum
If I asked you to imagine a water bottle, you’d probably think of a flimsy, disposable plastic PET bottle with a branding-label around its waist. Even…
The Dango Watches are modular, allowing you to adjust it to suit your needs…
A lot of care and curation goes into the outfit you wear everyday. From your shirt, all the way to your shoes, everything is picked compliment…
A lamp that aesthetically separates the light source and the diffuser
The Unire Lamp looks pretty remarkable, at least in the renders. Theoretically, it comprises two elements. A light source, and a scatterer (like most lamps and…
Apple’s latest product/service is designed to disrupt the banking industry
I’ll just list a few features that Jennifer Bailey, the VP of Apple Pay, had to say about Apple’s latest offering… Apple Card. Designed to be…
This gardening system can grow up to 90 fruits and veggies at once
Growing fresh produce at home brings an array of benefits, from the assurance that they haven’t come into contact with any pesticides, through to the satisfaction…
A Nostalgia-Creating Smart Speaker!
We have smart-home technology coming at us from all angles now, as its popularity and presence is ever increasing. However, this product still manages to stand…
The Rivsalt Salt Grinder brings back the rustic pleasure of seasoning with your hands
Coming from a country that’s cuisine literally stands on spices, I can tell when Indian food is prepared with freshly ground spices versus pre-made spice mixes….
Like Father, Like Son
Growing up, boys will try and be like their fathers, from emulating the way they walk, through to copying how they sit… and now they can…
This USB-C Projector pairs perfectly with the new iPad Pro
We’ve been nothing if not vocal about how powerful the new iPad Pro is. One of its absolute hallmark power-features is the presence of the USB-C…
Top 5 job openings at YD Job Board for this week
As a part of our careers-related columns, these are our top five picks of the best industrial design opportunities on Yanko Design’s recruitment platform YD Job Board. This week…
The Getaway Duffle is made to travel in literally any weather
Outwardly, the Getaway Duffle by Articulate looks like any other duffle bag, but take a closer look and you’ll notice that its classic styling hides a…
YD JOB ALERT: Grab an Industrial Design Internship at Electrolux!
Considered one of the biggest names in home appliances, Electrolux has, for long, had an approach that is best described as design-forward. As an organizer of…
The PIQO projector fits a home theater in your pocket
I’ll let you in on a little secret. People who watch Netflix or stream full-length movies on their tiny mobile phone screens are more likely to…
This ATM design safely and beautifully integrates into wall panels
DESIGNFEEL’s idea for an ATM solves both aesthetic and functional problems. The aesthetic problem is that ATMs are usually clunky, bulky machines that sit outside shops…
A Lamp with a Post Box Motif
Simplicity doesn’t have to mean boring, and the Post Lamp is an excellent example of this. Its simplistic aesthetic references the iconic form of a traditional…
A Lead for Style Conscious, First Time Dog Owners
Despite being a fundamental accessory for dog-owners, the extendable lead still carries significant flaws that impede on the safety of both the dog owner and their…
Demystifying QR Codes: What are they and how do they work
You’ve surely seen these codes around either in print or digital format. Chris Sacca may call QR Codes the ‘herpes of technology’, but they’re quite enabling;…
YD Design Storm #26
The YD Design Storm takes a look at products, services, and spaces that are storming the internet. The idea? To turn internet-storming material into brainstorming material! Scroll down…
The Corky gives bicyclers an instant flip-out rear-view-mirror
When it comes to riding a bicycle, it’s important to be aware of ALL your surroundings… even things that aren’t in your peripheral vision. With some…
Here’s a multitool spatula for the multipurpose chef
We usually have a tendency to take things for granted, until someone proves us wrong. I guess I’d never look at a spatula and go, maybe…
Slice Precise!
With more than a decade of usage, our hands have gotten used to maneuvering computer mice with incredible dexterity. They’re easy to grip, and they’re not…
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch takes inspiration from Japanese cherry blossoms
The Sakura, or the Cherry Blossom holds an iconic role in Japanese culture, finding its firmly rooted place in Japanese tradition, art, outdoor spaces, music, manga,…
