Water Heaters Get a Makeover
I had to shop for a new water heater this past weekend because mine decided to go on strike right when I wanted to take…
Monocomplex
I’m always on the look out for new design talent and many of them are coming from groups, like Monocomplex from South Korea. These four…
The Power of Footsteps
A team of college students came together to design a new traffic intersection that transforms the power of footsteps into energy. The theories behind piezoelectricity, or…
Mortar & Pestle Kitchen Tools 2011 Winner
Rough and smooth, rounded and rectilinear – these forms bridge an ancient process with enduring glass, oak, marble, silver, cast iron and porcelain. This mortar and…
Go Tea
Combining the ancient game of Go along with ritualistic tea can lead to disastrous results but Arthur Xin carefully masters that fine line in this…
Pedestal Lamp
L.OOD is a pedestal lamp, a concept based on creating open forms and functions from a single refined object. It’s an assemblage of recycled things like…
UNO 24 Watch, No Relation
The UNO 24 wristwatch presents the entire day at a glance! The precise hour hand completes one full rotation every 24 hours. The dial is visually…
Blood Pressure Bracelet
Tensio is an electronic blood pressure reading bracelet designed to keep tabs on your vital signs without appearing to be an medic-alert device. The core…
Woven Lamp
The AURA is a series of woven lamps designed to reinforce the warmth of light with texture. The wafer, saucer shape speaks to modernity without…
Chopstick Training Wheels
Using chopsticks requires a kind of dexterous finesse that can take months to master so if your hands are about as coordinated as two left…
A Hanger with an Extra Talent
The Tree Hanger hanger not only hangs clothes but the design also facilitates easy air drying. The base of each hanger has an extendable bit…
Catch That Cap!
There are several ways to open a beer bottle but where do those bottle caps end up? Flung across the floor, someone’s forehead, trapped between…
Nest Chair Made of Stainless Steel
Take a sneak peek at Pawel Grunert’s newest creation, the Nest Chair (SIE51). As you’ve probably already can guess, the design is inspired by a…
Ultra Utilitarianism
BLANCORONIS and its unique accessory concept is utilitarianism at the highest level. The round bowl with steep bowl wall, base radius and large diameter are suitable…
How You Can Help Japan
So many of you have reached out to us with kind words and condolences. As many of you know YD has roots in Japan. We…
Not Your Grandmother’s Doily
Love a good doily y’all. Characterized by intricate crocheted doilie fabric, it’s become a cultural staple in many households. As one friend puts it, “they’re…