If Nokia’s Aeon And A Nano Had Sex…
I don’t know what it is about Apple fanboys, but they can’t stand to see good design without their beloved logo glowing affectionately on the…
October, 2008
Fun with Wide Angle Views
I’m a big fan of fisheye distortion, it’s more visually interesting, tells more about the context of a picture, and it’s so very useful 3d…
Blog Action Day 2008 – Design for Poverty Contest
The Design for Poverty contest was a big success thanks to all the entrants. To do our part for Blog Action Day 2008, we wanted…
It has Feet! Stand Umbrella Review
We received so many page views and comments about Tsuboi’s Stand Umbrella, we thought high time to review it. 100% was gracious enough to send…
Mini Composter, Air Freshener Not Included
I had to make a compost heap for school once and tho the actual experience wasn’t “fun”, the end results proved fruitful to our garden….
Clear!
Remember that whole fad when pagers, mobile phones, and even computers (cough -iMac) were transparent revealing their innards? What if we applied that idea to…
This Cheese is Not For You!
Is your roommate Elizabeth always using your computer because she didn’t have the decency to buy her own? Does it just grind your gears when…
We’re Finally on Facebook
We know, we know. WE’RE LATE to the party, but better late than never. Yanko Design is finally on Facebook so join our group and…
I’m Dapper with my Third Eye
The all knowing, all seeing third eye. An ancient myth no longer thanks to designer Kijin Shin- this Third Eye concept designed is for travelers….
I’ll Rock These with a Tweed Blazer
These RGB glasses just may be the next hated trend. It’s completely hollow to be filled with ink. One day you’ll be channeling The Great…
The Inside Out
Emergent’s new Huaxi Urban Center for China (always China or Dubai) is a paradigm shift in architectural design when once upon a time a building’s…
A Touch of Personalization to your Flip Mino
Last month we reviewed the fantastic Flip Mino cam by Pure Digital with very little to improve on for a video camera in that price…
Energy Mate Converts Consumption into Sense
Green People rejoice! Stuart Sharples’ designed the Energy Mate system, making it simple to convert the energy you spent in your home into pounds and…
Thirty-Point Art Furniture for Children
You all remember the ironing board that folds up into the closet, the seat that flattens into a painting, and the bathtub that doubles as…
Atelier Tekuto’s Poetic House Experiments
Architectural home designs rarely push the boundaries of actual living: they often boil down to 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Atelier Tekuto is not only…
100% Design London 2008 Recap
It’s official, the 2008 London Design Festival is now over! In its 6th year and with over 150 events held all over London, I was…