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      This 20-Foot Tiny Home Ditched the Loft — and It’s Better for It
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JC Torres

Juan Carlos is the Editorial Director for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012. As an open source contributor since 2006, he has worked with the Kubuntu and KDE projects as a technical writer and a software developer, helping to make computers more accessible and usable to people. Having honed his skills over the years, he has developed insights into the design trends in tech and UX. He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku.

Expressive MIDI controller gives music a visual and artistic flair

Whenever DJs and sound engineers are featured on screen, they’re often portrayed using devices that almost look like NASA’s control panels. Yes, they do have…

Gadgets, Music, Product Design

Skateboard-inspired ruler has a simple fix for an age-old usability problem

Given their singular purpose, you’d think there aren’t that many ways to design a ruler. Excluding the “squares,” triangles, and protractors, you really can’t go…

Minimalism, Stationery

Nokia N97 slider phone returns as an Android gaming handheld

The recently opened Nokia Design Archive revealed the depth of the brand’s design culture. It showcased not only the various thought experiments they did, some…

Gaming, Phones, Product Design

Nearly invisible clock concept makes time vanish like a ghost

We have almost opposing attitudes towards time. On the one hand, the timepieces on our wrists and walls make us painfully aware of the passage…

Accessories, Minimalism, Product Design

Sphere and disc table lamp adds a playful touch to indoor lighting

The moment you encounter the ERA table lamp, you know you’re looking at something special. This captivating lighting piece transforms the ordinary act of adjusting…

Lighting, Minimalism, Product Design

Beosound 2 Gradient Limited Edition speakers give sound emotions you can see

In normal cases, speakers are meant to be heard and not seen. After all, their primary purpose is to convey sound, hopefully of fine quality….

Audio, Luxury, Product Design

Blocky water purifier concept brings a fun touch of graphic design to your kitchen

Water purifiers are becoming more common sights in our homes, thankfully because of more attention being paid to one’s health. Because of that popularity, water…

Appliances, Product Design

Cute pebble-shaped phone is a hand warmer that utilizes your bad habits

With temperatures starting to rise in some countries in the northern hemisphere, bitterly cold days might seem like just a memory. Those might be very…

Gadgets, Lifestyle, Product Design

Ocean-inspired rooftop skate park artfully connects earth, sea, and sky

Although these sports take place in very different elements, skateboarding and surfing almost feel like cousins, and not just because they both use boards. Both…

Architecture, Sports

dbrand Apple Vision Pro Aperture cover is useful but a bit unsettling

There are still some rumors and concerns about the future of Apple’s spatial computing platform, but as things stand, the Vision Pro is still its…

Accessories, Product Design, Wearables

Steam Deck Chest Harness will save your face from a heavy brick when in bed

The Nintendo Switch has lit a fire in the hearts of gamers who have discovered that they can now play their games almost anywhere, sometimes…

Accessories, Gaming, Product Design

Top 5 Beautiful Note-taking Apps to Spark Creativity and Enhance Productivity

The creative process is a multi-faceted journey, one that involves different stages that sometimes require tools different from our normal ones. Authors, for example, often…

Editorial, Product Design, Software
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