Three-sided coin gets people thinking about ethical and sustainable banking
Sometimes, a coin is just a coin, something that you need to pay for things and to actually live. Sometimes, it can also be something…
Balmuda’s aesthetic automatic coffee machine lets you experience the brewing process
As a certified coffee addict, my dream is to have all sorts of coffee making things in my kitchen. For now, I have the usual…
This 2-in-1 lounger lets you choose whether to relax or work (or both)
After two years of working wherever I wanted in my house, whether it’s a desk, the couch, or my bed, it’s been another adjustment to…
Floating Bamboo House can become alternative housing for the Mekong Delta area
There are several countries in Southeast Asia where one of the tourist attractions is floating markets. You’ll see some in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, and…
Absolut Vodka goes green with a test-run for recyclable paper-based bottles
We’re seeing a lot of brands and products experiment with their packaging. To become more eco-friendly and sustainable, a lot of product designers have been…
AI helps IKEA design a modular couch that can be transported in a big envelope
Ordinary people don’t really think about thinking of new ways to innovate pieces of furniture like tables, chairs, beds, and couches. Most people probably just…
LG StanbyME Go lets you bring along a huge media player in a suitcase
When you’re going on a trip somewhere, most especially outdoors, you probably are thinking of disconnecting or going offline. So you’re probably not planning to…
Portable sauna lets you have a great view while relaxing inside
If you’re a fan of saunas, it would probably be a nice thing to have a semi-portable one that you can take with you, disassemble…
Meditative work space gives you a great view of the city landscape
Sometimes when I’m dreaming about my ideal work and relaxation space, I think of full glass windows that’s overlooking something scenic like a beach or…
This innovative emergency shelter prototype is sturdier, eco-friendly creation by designer Norman Foster
When you think of emergency shelters in times of natural calamities or refugee camps, often we think of flimsy tents that might actually get blown…
This sleek luxury watch tested (and survived) ejection from a military fighter jet
There are probably almost zero chances that you will be ejected from a jet soon (unless that is a regular part of your job) but…
Sleek Hitachi-inspired shower heater concept simplifies the process of getting hot water
When you take a shower in a hotel or an Air BnB, you rarely think about the design of your shower heater. All you care…