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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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 brings a no-nonsense powerhouse for hybrid workers

Thanks to a few incidents that rocked our world, a new trend was forced upon both employers and employees. Working from home was never going…

Laptops, Product Design, Technology

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook brings a different kind of accessible productivity

When people hear laptops, the majority of them will most likely either think of Windows laptops or Apple MacBooks. For years now, however, these haven’t…

Laptops, Product Design, Technology

This quirky iPhone case embraces architectural art to improve its usability

Common smartphone cases provide the bare minimum protection possible without bulking up the device. Some go beyond the call of duty at the expense of…

Accessories, Phones, Technology

This small metal trinket lets you draw straight lines without a ruler

No one can draw a straight line unassisted, not unless you’re one of those extremely rare geniuses. Even professional artists and designers don’t leave straight…

Accessories, Stationery

Samsung Galaxy S23 leaked dummy units reveal the series is staying true to minimalism

The smartphone market has never been known for staying still for long as far as designs go, not unless you’re a company named after a…

Minimalism, Phones, Product Design

This peculiar furniture set gives styrofoam a new home inside yours

The way our brain works, we become almost numb and blind to the most mundane things that we see every day. It’s a survival tactic…

Furniture, Sustainable Design

This voluptuous seat collection creates an oasis of comfort in your home

These are very trying times for many people across the world. From health concerns to economic woes to even dreadful wars, people are always looking…

Furniture, Minimalism

This beautiful handmade chessboard makes it looks like you’re playing on water

Chess is a game that dates more than 1,500 years ago, and while the basic structure of the game has remained the same, it has…

Gaming, Product Design

This portable chair will make your lungs work for your outdoor comfort

Inflatable furniture isn’t a completely alien concept these days, but most of the time, it is more focused on air mattresses that stay in one…

Furniture, Outdoor

This concept smartwatch can be recharged even while it’s still on your wrist

The first smartwatches amazed many people, especially tech-savvy ones that saw science fiction becoming a reality right before their very eyes. That excitement, however, was…

Accessories, Technology, Wearables

This innovative pocket device makes sure you’ll never feel lost in a foreign country

Recent events of the past three years have made the world seem like a smaller place for many people. Being cooped up indoors for months…

Deals, Gadgets, Product Design, Technology

This wooden debit card puts your money to work in saving the planet

Money makes the world go round, and it comes in many forms these days. While there are many proponents of e-wallets and digital forms of…

Accessories, Sustainable Design
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