This shoe-sanitizing doormat is a great example of a good/bad idea
There’s intent, and there’s execution, and while most things are created with good intent, their execution may not necessarily reflect it. The Shuzon, a now-canceled…
Sarang is the co-editor in chief of Yanko Design. He is a former industrial designer at a Bangalore-based multidisciplinary design studio, working in areas including appliances, FMCG, packaging, technology, luxury, etc. Sarang has written about design and technology for over a decade and has been a jury member on international design awards. He occasionally works on tech concepts featured on Forbes, The Verge, Hypebeast, Digital Trends, SlashGear, Tom's Guide, LetsGoDigital, and Unbox Therapy. Sarang graduated from MIT Institute of Design, Pune.
There’s intent, and there’s execution, and while most things are created with good intent, their execution may not necessarily reflect it. The Shuzon, a now-canceled…
There’s nothing more disruptive than a product that challenges the presence of multiple markets. Meet the Paysage, a conceptual computing device that targets both laptop…
I imagine Arthur Curry’s go-to weapon is his shining trident, but sometimes a small pocket-knife is all you need to get the job done. Launched…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seadon/seadon-your-everyday-t-shirt-elevated Remember when 100% cotton was the golden standard for everyday clothing? Not that there’s anything wrong with cotton… but hey, it’s human nature to…
Boredom and dissatisfaction are two of the biggest drivers for innovation and creativity. Maybe you don’t like something, maybe you have free time on your…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/printpods/printpods-the-most-advanced-handheld-printer-on-all-surface The magic in the PrintPods lies in the fact that it’s smaller than a can of spray paint but holds technology within it that…
The thing about products that get used every day is that they’re always susceptible to wear and tear. Shoes that get worn every day don’t…
Far be it for us to really even think of going back to offices this year, but this time poses a pretty interesting challenge in…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keytch/compact-hanger-the-worlds-most-space-saving-hanger Spend enough time doing what I do and you’ll stop taking the design of mundane products for granted. Even something as basic as a…
If you take a trip down memory lane and just look at the Unibus Scooter from the 1920s, you’ll immediately notice that it quite comfortably…
The Schallmauer (which stands for ‘sound barrier’ in German) immortalizes the aviator watch design from the 50s and 60s by turning them into contemporary evergreen…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nirvanaonthefly/mutant-tenkara-fly-rod-3-lengths-full-flex-and-soft-action Tenkara, a Japanese method of fly fishing, borders on pure artistry with simple gear. You don’t need to reel and a lot of line…
Just 30 seconds of exposure to UV light can practically kill any bacteria or virus that may be lurking around between the bristles of your…
Giraffe necks and “height” of creativity may just be my weakest pun ever, but isn’t this giraffe-inspired measuring tape just adorable? Miss Meter, as it’s…
Imagine being able to admire your city’s beautiful landscape while traveling (something that isn’t really possible in underground subways, or in tightly packed buses). BOSCH…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubiio/cubiio-2-laser-cutter-and-metal-engraver-with-autofocus Building on the success of the original portable laser-engraver Cubiio (which secured over $1.3 million in funding on Kickstarter in the fall of 2017),…