8 don’ts for your industrial design portfolio!
For an Industrial Designer, there are few things more significant than your portfolio. It’s the number one reason you still haven’t landed your first design job….
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The world’s first ‘convertible pillow’ transforms in shape to let you nap anywhere
First came the spoon, the fork, and the knife… then, in the interest of versatility and portability, someone fused them into the modern-day Spork, which integrates…
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This self-sanitizing toothbrush kills 99.8% bacteria
The SuperBlue toothbrush by Dylan Fealtman makes sure that your teeth are clean, your brush is clean and your planet remains clean too! SuperBlue was designed…
For every premium cloth mask you buy, this company donates a mask to medical professionals
The very point of wearing a face mask comes from a place of empathy. You wear a mask not only to protect yourself from the virus…
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This art-installation makes time slow down, giving you a taste of Doctor Strange’s powers!
Not that I’d advocate for slowing time down – at least definitely not this year, but Lieberman’s iconic installation Slow Dance makes time move slowly, but…
This tabletop teppanyaki kit is for everyone craving Japanese food at home!
There’s a limit to the amount of banana bread and sourdough loaves a person can make and eat, right? After a point, you do end up…
This art-installation makes time slow down, giving you a taste of Doctor Strange’s powers!
Not that I’d advocate for slowing time down – at least definitely not this year, but Lieberman’s iconic installation Slow Dance makes time move slowly, but…
This portable fridge is the perfect companion to Netflix and chill with!
Product designs have three basic categories from a user’s point of view – the purely functional design with an almost brutish exterior that we love for…
A Tesla e-bike would help rapidly electrify the two-wheeler industry
The ubiquity of electric vehicles can undeniably be attributed to Tesla. Had it not been for Elon Musk’s vision to make battery-powered four-wheelers the gold standard,…
The best way to Netflix and Chill
This little cube is the smallest 720p laser projector in the world! It sits right in your hand, giving you the feeling of wielding something rather…
These magnetic block toys brings the adrenaline of Hot Wheels to the creativity of LEGO
MagnetCube vividly reminds me of one of the greatest online games of our time. No, not Minecraft. Try a little older. Remember Rollercoaster Tycoon? And how…
Spiderman-inspired wearable sanitizer that gives you the great power to remain safe
Take it from your friendly neighborhood heroes (your healthcare workers) that sanitizing your hands and wearing a mask is crucial when you step out. Masks were…
Tiny home setups that prove why microliving will be the next big trend: Part 3
Staying indoors and sanitizing every surface of my house is an easy way to drive anyone (especially someone like me who hates clutter) nuts! At times,…
This Hand-held Vacuum Makes Space-efficient Packing a Breeze!
The Pacum literally saves more space than it occupies. The tiny handheld vacuum allegedly packs more punch than a Dyson, allowing you to seal and store…
Here’s what Vespa scooters will look like in the future according to a concept designer
“What will a Vespa look like a hundred years from now?” It isn’t the sort of question I usually ask myself, but now that Artem Smirnov’s…
An ex-Apple designer’s lifehack lets doctors make surgical masks safer and better
A few months ago Sabrina Paseman was working as a mechanical engineer for Apple. It’s safe to say that this pandemic changed the course of her…
This shape-shifting Yoga Mat can transform into different sorts of workout-equipment
The Levigato fitness mat’s unique design is proof that everything should be questioned and nothing should be taken for granted. Perhaps the only yoga mat that’s…
Literally your ‘Utility Belt!’
There’s a subtle socio-cultural reason why the SOG Sync II is such a wonderful piece of industrial tool design. Aside from the “utility belt” reference that…
These fitness-tracking toe-rings are the perfect fusion of wearable tech and Indian culture
The Lexus Design Award-winning Mettis Rings are the perfect confluence of heritage and the future. Building on the cultural significance of jewelry in India, the Mettis…
This migrating collection of pods plans to clean the floating islands of plastic in our oceans
While the world handles the COVID-19 crisis, we haven’t forgotten the climate crisis. Designers Lucy Zakharova and Ted Lu have proposed a plan to tackle the…
An Eco-friendly wireless fan for the island breeze and aesthetic!
I am currently quarantining in India and it is peak summer here. When I say peak I am talking about 108°F with 80% humidity – think…
Panasonic’s Any-Battery Flashlight is a great example of inclusive design
While inclusive design would most ideally be about taking into consideration users of every walk of life, of every culture, race, economic status, whether they’re healthy…
Workout with these product designs to come out of this quarantine healthier than ever!
I truly believe there are 2 types of people in this world – the first one who workout diligently and let nothing stand in the way…
The solution to making flying safer and less scary post COVID-19 is to integrate safety with luxury
Seats on a business class ticket are dramatically safer than those in economy class. That isn’t because they were designed to be safer, it’s because they…
This face-tracking robotic selfie stick gives your Tik-Tok videos a professional edge!
Don’t be fooled by its relatively plain, power-bank-like appearance. Sitting within the LUMI ELFI’s rectangular frame is some of the most capable consumer-grade gimbal technology you…
Why cover your walls with posters when you could cover them with cyberpunk streetlights?
With a vibe that I can only describe as straight out of a Love Sex and Robots episode (check them out on Netflix if you haven’t),…
World’s only weather-proof jacket that’s made out of 100% merino wool
Yes, I’m just as baffled as you probably are. Wool isn’t the hardiest textile. Yes, it provides warmth, but you can’t wear a woolen sweater out…
