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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 DOOM Gaming PC Has a Cooler That Plays the Original Game on Loop

High-performance gaming PCs have become frustratingly similar, all promising the same flagship specs and RGB lighting without offering anything that makes you genuinely excited to…

Desktops, Gaming, Product Design

Kobo’s $30 Remote Turns eReader Pages While You Hold Your Coffee

Reading has always been about getting lost in a story, but modern eReaders keep pulling you back to reality with every page turn. Whether you’re…

Accessories, Minimalism, Product Design

This Dieter Rams-Inspired Desk Clock Hides a Wireless Charger on Top

Desk clocks have become frustratingly complicated, packed with features nobody asked for and displays that scream for attention rather than quietly telling time. Most modern…

Gadgets, Minimalism, Product Design

This Renter-Friendly Wall Lamp Mounts With Push Pins, Not Screws

Most lighting design treats installation like a construction project, requiring drill bits, wall anchors, and careful measurements that leave permanent holes in your walls. The…

Lighting, Minimalism, Product Design

Ford Made a Cowboy-Style Belt Buckle That Holds Your Key Fob

Truck keys have a talent for disappearing at the worst possible moments. They slip between couch cushions, hide in jacket pockets, and vanish from kitchen…

Accessories, Automotive, Fashion

These 35W USB-C Chargers Look Like Marvel’s Infinity Stones

Phone chargers have become the most boring, forgettable tech accessories we own. Most people grab whatever generic white brick came in the box and call…

Accessories, Lifestyle, Product Design

This Lamp Won’t Turn On Unless You Feed It Coins

We flip switches without thinking, charge devices overnight without considering the cost, and leave lights on in empty rooms like electricity grows on trees. Modern…

Lifestyle, Lighting, Product Design

This Building Moves When You Point Your Phone at It

Public art installations have traditionally asked visitors to admire from a respectful distance, creating beautiful but passive experiences. Most architectural pavilions follow similar patterns, offering…

Architecture, Product Design, Sustainable Design

This 49-Gram GPS Watch Has a Feature No Garmin or Apple Watch Offers

GPS watches for outdoor adventures have become frustratingly similar, all promising the same basic features with minor variations. Most focus purely on tracking metrics and…

Outdoor, Product Design, Watches, Wearables

Experience Next-Level Shine with BSTY Dual-Action Cordless Floor Washing

Keeping floors truly clean has always meant juggling multiple tools and steps, from sweeping or vacuuming first to mopping afterward, often with the frustrating reality…

Appliances, Deals, Featured, Homes, Lifestyle, Product Design

5 Best Tablets That Replace Your Desktop for Designers (October 2025)

Desktop computers have dominated creative work for decades, but inspiration doesn’t wait for you to get back to your office. The best design ideas hit…

Editorial, Product Design, Tablets

This LEGO-Like Shelf System Could Finally Fix IKEA’s Biggest Problem

Modular furniture has earned a reputation for being practical but painfully boring. Walk through any furniture store and you’ll find endless rows of beige storage…

Furniture, Product Design, Sustainable Design
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