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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.

Palm-like floor lamp mix 3D printed and handmade elements in a surreal design

Most floor lamps are designed with modern home interiors in mind, whether they come in minimalist forms or industrial aesthetics. Even those with more organic…

Lighting, Product Design

Pixel 9 Pro Fold replacement screen from iFixit arrives with a big caveat

Smartphones today are very complex products, which is why manufacturers have long discouraged or even disallowed owners from opening up theirs just to repair a…

Phones, Sustainable Design

AI-powered smart tea set creates narratives from stories shared by friends

AI can almost be found everywhere these days, but most people will probably be familiar with generative AI like ChatGPT. These are mostly encountered in…

Artificial Intelligence, Lifestyle, Product Design

Topographic wooden coffee table puts the Rock of Gibraltar in your room

Coffee tables these days aren’t just places to put down books and drinks. They’re often the center of a room, specifically a living room, both…

Furniture, Product Design

Minimalist smart cooker concept belies its multifunctional nature

Space is always at a premium, whether it’s in the bedroom, the living room, or the kitchen. Maximizing space is a challenge, which is why…

Appliances, Kitchen, Minimalism

AYANEO 3 handheld gaming PC brings a smoother, gentler design to the market

Given how they’re targeted at gamers, it’s not surprising that handheld gaming PCs adhere to the conventions and stereotypes of gaming aesthetics. Most have angular…

Gaming, Technology

Circular MagSafe SSD sticks to the back of your phone for near-infinite storage

With the death of microSD cards in smartphones, the storage that you buy is all that you’ll ever get. Sure, you can use cloud storage,…

Gadgets, Phones

3D printed chess pawns transform into queens thanks to magnets and springs

Chess is a game that has existed for centuries, and it hasn’t really changed much during that time, especially in recent decades. The rules of…

Gaming, Product Design

EDC flashlight and charging case makes sure you won’t be in the dark for long

Small pocket-sized flashlights are a dime a dozen these days, especially in the era of EDCs or Everyday Carry bags. Many of these come in…

EveryDayCarry, Gadgets, Outdoor

Clam-shaped kinetic sound sculptures sing of the quality of water

We’ve thankfully become more aware of the quality of our waters, especially with the increase of pollution or drastic changes in the chemical composition of…

Installations, Music, Product Design, Sustainable Design

Wearable chess set turns one of the oldest games into a fashion statement

Although video games today have become a multi-billion dollar industry, there are analog games that have existed for centuries and continue to be a beloved…

Fashion, Gaming, Product Design

SEGA Emojam emoji pager for kids is a quirky clash of past and present cultures

You’ve probably heard about how some people bemoan the degradation of literacy thanks to “txtspeak” which abbreviated words to avoid hitting the SMS character count…

Gadgets, Toys
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