Native Union’s POP Phone is the perfect retro-tech companion
If you grew up before the aughts, your idea of talking on the phone probably involves holding an actual telephone to your ear. Kids today…
Raul de Lara’s “Host” exhibition weaves together wood and identity
“Why can plants be considered native to more than one nation while people can’t?” This is a question that is very much relevant today with…
Desk timer concept brings analog focus to modern workspaces
Focus is one thing thing that I’m having a hard time adding to my daily routine. Especially now that I’m working primarily from home, it’s…
Rimowa brings luxury leather handbags with Groove Collection
I previously mentioned that sometimes I would love to have a Rimowa bag that I could carry everywhere I go instead of just when at…
45° diagonal blender may turn those internet recipes into mess-free reality
One of my hobbies is scrolling through Reels or TikTok, saving recipes, and then never trying them out. Well, I’ve decided to actually make some…
Portable productivity seat concept is perfect for the mobile workforce
As someone who moves around a lot from one place to another, I sometimes get tired easily and would like a place to just rest…
Technics SL-40CBT is a stylish, affordable turntable for modern vinyl lovers
Since Technics revived the brand in 2014, its turntables have been praised for sleek retro‑modern styling but often carried a price tag that felt out…
Porty Play speaker concept has sustainability in mind
Porty Play is a conceptual white speaker with a sleek black handle that merges modern aesthetics with practical audio performance. Developed by the London‑based industrial…
Smart tag system concept adds a musical component to finding objects
Cluttered is probably one adjective you can use to describe my desk, or rather, my home. I have a lot of stuff most of the…
Reconstructing Value turns banknotes into benches
If you’ve ever dreamed about sitting on a fortune, literally, you’ll get a chance to do so at London Design Festival with the Bank of…
Retro-inspired Paint Mirror brings Microsoft Paint to your reflection
How you feel when you see the iconic Windows Paint interface probably depends on how old you are. If it brings a certain sense of…
Zaha Hadid Architects’ 3D-Printed marine habitat is new standard for ocean restoration
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has turned its signature fluid forms into a living solution for the fragile waters of Hong Kong’s North Lantau Marine Park. The project,…