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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.

Xiaomi Made a 6mm Magnetic Battery That’s Thinner Than Most Phone Cases

Watching your phone battery slide toward single digits on a late commute is a familiar kind of dread. The usual answer is a chunky 10,000mAh…

Accessories, Product Design

This Utility Knife Has a Satisfying Click-and-Slide Instead of a Rattle

Most utility knives live in junk drawers until you need to open a box. You dig out something with a flimsy plastic slider, a rattling…

Accessories, Deals, EveryDayCarry, Product Design

This Airport Lounge Turned Mondrian’s Boogie-Woogie into Wood Islands

Long layovers usually mean seas of identical metal chairs, bright signage, and constant motion that makes rest feel impossible. Even premium lounges often feel like…

Furniture, Product Design

Wear Your Real Watch: This Case Turns Apple Watch into a Mini Handheld

Full smartphones often feel like overkill, but the Apple Watch on your wrist is still awkward for anything beyond quick glances. There’s also the complication…

Accessories, Product Design, Wearables

This Building Is Designed to Look Like a Molecule Exploding at 100x Scale

Most cutting-edge science happens in anonymous lab buildings that could be anything from offices to data centers. Fields like protein folding, which quietly underpin medicine…

Architecture

instax mini Evo Cinema Hides 15-Second Clips Inside QR Code on Prints

Instant cameras and short-form video have been running on parallel tracks, one about physical keepsakes you can hold, the other about clips that vanish into…

Cameras, Product Design

Branch Paper Holder Clips onto Your Screen to Make Notes Easier to Read

Most laptop workflows still involve paper, even in 2026. Printed briefs, handwritten notes, and reference sheets end up flat on the desk, which means you…

Accessories, Office, Product Design

Bird.zzz Turns Sleep Tracking into a Calm Earbud and Bedside Lamp Ritual

Most sleep gadgets feel like they belong in a gym or a lab: chunky watches, bright screens, and apps that want you to stare at…

Gadgets, Homes, Lifestyle, Lighting, Product Design

MG Raiser Doubles Up Your Manga Shelf Without Hiding the Back Row

Bookshelves quietly go from single row to double row, especially for manga where volumes multiply quickly. The front row looks great, the back row disappears…

Accessories, Product Design

Stop Saying ‘Hey Siri’ in Public: This Finger Ring Concept Responds to Taps

Talking to phones and smart speakers in public still feels awkward. You either whisper to your wrist or say “Hey Siri” out loud on a…

Product Design, Wearables

Pareto Pot Uses the 80/20 Rule to Give Your Favorite Pens a Better Home

Most creative desks have a cup overflowing with pens, markers, and tools, even though you reach for the same few every day. There is the…

Accessories, Minimalism, Office, Product Design

Someone Built a Tamagotchi-like Desk Toy That Gets Sad When You Ignore It

Modern desks overflow with timers, focus apps, and smart assistants that promise more productivity but mostly add more things to manage. There’s a calendar nudging…

Gadgets, Product Design, Toys
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