Better Than Roomba?
In a way yes, because this robotic vacuum cleaner uses eco-sense for operations! The Giving Tree is as robotic as the next iProduct and it…
August, 2012
Commissioning Work: Micklish Part 1
Over the past 5 years editing YD, I’ve noticed a clear divergence between two kinds of furniture designers – the ones who are pure creatives…
Scenic Seating
This coat rack/bench combination, called “A Tree in the Meadow,” consists of 20×20 thick maple slats situated in 18mm thick birch plywood, creating a visually…
Guessing Game #14
If I use this on you…where are you and what am I doing to you? Any guesses? Yes, the Guessing Game is back with a…
Chef-approved Cooking
Although they may have the accurate recipe in hand, professional chefs know that the perfect stew or soup is always seasoned using approximations. It’s got…
Shades Noone Else Can Have But You!
Because most of us wear the same pair every day, we often have a deeper attachment to our sunglasses than other fashion accessories. They’re a…
Tree of Light
There’s something about rainbows and light manipulation that has captivated people throughout time. The Optical Tree by Lisa Pettibone employs the playful optical effects of…
The Modern Man’s Pocket Watch
The Meanwhile timepiece collection combines the traditional characteristics of pocket watches dating back as far as the 16th century with modern minimalism in a series…
The Two-in-One Team
Love this simple and functional induction cooker called Two any One. Basically it’s an indoor induction cook top with cooking plates that detach and fold…
One Pen, One Phone
ONE is a mobile phone fashioned as a pen. It hosts a flexible 6-inch display that relies on cloud computing for memory. The design basically…
Home-Grown Lighting
The latest in a trend of garden & light combinations, the Aura lamp is an experiment in interactive objects that combines nature, water & light…
Inverted Illumination
Unlike most desk lamp designs with shades that open in the direction of the light, the Flower Barb features a combination of sleek plates that…