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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.

Siemens Pendulum Seat swings out of the way when trains need more standing room

Trains are designed to sit commuters comfortably, or at least in theory. In many cases, however, it might be more efficient to have everyone just…

Automotive, Travel

Apple AirCam concept sounds logical but is unlikely to happen

A concept for a standalone camera tries to think the way Apple does but might still come up short of providing a convincing USP to…

Cameras, Gadgets, Technology

This modular wall storage concept is perfect for tiny homes

Thanks to the power of magnets, a blank wall can become a safe haven for all your things if you’ve already run out of places…

Furniture, Homes, Lifestyle, Sustainable Design

This spherical fire pit comes in a striking form fit for any modern outdoor space

It might have one of the most ironic names for a fire bowl, but this flaming bubble is a good example of form and function…

Homes, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Product Design

This futuristic-looking cooking device promises shorter cooking times and smaller electricity bills

They say two heads are better than one, so it might make some sense that combining two cooking methods might help cut down on your…

Appliances, Homes, Kitchen

This gamepad concept ditches conventions to bring comfort to your A-game

Many gamers complain about the inconsistent button layouts of game controllers, but one thing that has remained the same is the basic design players have…

Gadgets, Gaming, Technology

This single passenger flying saucer wants to take zero-emission electric vehicles to new heights

Flying saucers have always been associated with aliens and conspiracy theories, but they might become more common in our skies if this out-of-this-world electric vehicle…

Automotive, Travel

A folding digital kitchen scale that uses kinetic energy to help you go battery-free

If you don’t always measure ingredients in the kitchen, you might want to get a scale that doesn’t take up space or even needs batteries…

Gadgets, Kitchen, Sustainable Design, Technology

This flying donut is probably one of the safest drones around

Who knew that ditching half the fans would actually yield in what seems to be a more stable and safer drone, which is exactly what…

Robots, Safety, Technology

This holographic display could be how you do video calls in the Metaverse

Not everyone will be keen on wearing even glasses to experience this metaverse thing. Fortunately, you might not have to, especially if this hologram-in-a-box can…

Gadgets, Homes, Lifestyle, Metaverse, Technology

This WFH desk concept bucks the trend to offer some peace of mind

Sometimes, the traditional and the familiar can offer a calming refuge against a stressful storm of changes. The past two years have forced many changes…

Furniture, Lifestyle, Office, Sustainable Design

These cyberpunk boots will let you walk inside the metaverse without moving from the spot

We might soon be virtually walking on the moon without leaving our homes, thanks to the Metaverse push. With boots that give off a Pacific…

AR / VR, Fashion, Metaverse, Technology, Wearables
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