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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.

This modular appliance concept reuses a single motor for different purposes

There has been a strong trend recently in people preferring more modular products, particularly when it comes to furniture like desks and tables. Modular furniture…

Appliances, Awards News, Events, Sustainable Design, Technology

Dotti cleaning tools use inspired designs to make cleaning feel less like a chore

Cleaning might sound like a drag, but there’s no reason your cleaning tools have to be as well. As if the chore of cleaning up,…

Deals, Homes, Product Design

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus Review: e-Readers have grown up

E-Book readers, or e-Readers for short, have endeared themselves to book lovers for their simplicity and, to be honest, their dirt-cheap prices. Devices like the…

Gadgets, Reviews, Tablets, Technology

Designers take note: a freemium version of Photoshop is in the works

Adobe Photoshop is still the king of the graphics software industry, by name if not in practice. It is still the bread and butter of…

Product Design, Software, Technology

ROUTINE is an alarm clock that is designed with accessibility and beauty in mind

We take many products in life for granted just because many of us still have nearly complete use of our senses, especially sight, hearing, and…

Accessories, Gadgets, Lighting, Special Needs, Technology

8BitDo controller makes gaming more accessible for people with limited mobility

Many gaming advocates insist that gaming is something that everyone should be able to enjoy, not just your hardcore gamer, be it on console or…

Accessories, Gaming, Special Needs

Fairphone has a subscription program that rewards you for keeping your phone longer

Subscription models are back in business, from the video streaming services that keep us entertained to even the software we use for our work. Phone…

Phones, Sustainable Design, Technology

This wireless speaker concept looks like an eerie UFO made of fabric

This speaker definitely sets itself apart not just from other speakers but from everything else in your room as well. There is a growing trend…

Audio, Homes, Interiors, Technology

AirHood portable range hood promises worry-free cooking by keeping oils and smells away

People are advised to cook their own food to help keep meals fresh and keep track of all the calories they consume. Easier said than…

Appliances, Deals, Homes, Kitchen, Product Design, Technology

Kwumsy K2 is a mechanical keyboard that carries its own touch screen

There are two things that hardcore PC users and gamers require and agree on, whether or not they use a touchpad or a mouse with…

Accessories, Gadgets, Technology

Curva Pen is designed to get you hooked into loving writing again

You don’t have to suffer through the pain of using a common pen when you can have one that is designed to curve to your…

Deals, Product Design, Stationery

These hanging lights suspend reminders of Nature’s raw power over your head

Indoor lighting fixtures are often designed in a way that induces feelings of calm or serenity. They’re also often made with luxurious materials and often…

Homes, Interiors, Lighting
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