The Tmall Genie projector and remote design is all about visual continuity
I don’t believe I’ve ever called a projector gorgeous, but with Tmall Genie’s smart projector, it may be a first. Bringing a fresh design language…
The Ichiro demonstrates what backpack-design for parents with toddlers looks like
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/854397644/redefining-the-everyday-family-bag-sleek-and-versatile You don’t need to look too far to find a bag that’s designed for business, or for travel, or for something very specific like…
Renault’s concept SUV can expand to become bigger and more spacious, like a travel suitcase!
It’s always interesting to see concept cars because they’re probably the biggest playground for a transportation designer. Given the nature of the car industry, consumer…
These chic retro-glasses are actually a pair of smart gaming headphones!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mutrics/mutrics-gb-30-ultra-slim-smart-audio-glasses-for-gamers The Mutrics GB-30 are a pretty great combination of fashion and function… and that’s always what you want with consumer electronics. Take the AirPods…
The Teracube Smartphone is challenging planned obsolescence with a 4-year warranty
The terms ‘environmentally conscious’ and ‘consumer electronics’ rarely go hand in hand, but smartphones like the Teracube are trying to bridge that gap. There are…
How one company redesigned the UX of a woman’s handbag
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/woolandoak/the-all-day-bag The word handbag is often preceded by the word ‘stylish’ but never the word ‘functional’. A handbag, which is essentially a derivative of a…
You’ve probably seen fixed width solids somewhere in the design world… now you can own them!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mathmeetsmachine/make-100-revolution-evolution-3d-reuleaux-polygons-set You’d be wrong in thinking that only spheres are capable of rolling. Yes, spheres or circles are the most common fixed-width solids, and you’ve…
Hyundai’s Prophecy EV looks like the soul-child of the Porsche 911 and comes with joystick controls
Hyundai’s put together perhaps one of its sleekest automobiles to date. Dubbed the Prophecy EV, the concept car embodies a design language Hyundai refers to…
This see-through movie ticket is the best idea of the decade
Technically, the Shiny Movie Ticket is a winner of the best idea of the last decade (rather than the decade we’re currently in), since it…
The Cubic Wireless Mouse ditches ergonomics for visual appeal
Shattering the mouse-design-archetype in glorious fashion, the Cubic mouse takes on a less ergonomics-driven design approach and a more, dare I say, cubist one. The…
The Hera Faucet’s paper-like thin design is the literal definition of ‘sleek’!
A perfect faucet for a minimal bathroom, the Hera series of faucets aren’t just visually intriguing, their sleek design aids usability too. Relying on a…
An external keyboard with a built-in multi-port hub sounds like sheer genius
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162709196/kolude-keyhub-all-in-one-keyboard In appreciating this eureka moment, I can’t help but ask… Why hasn’t anyone thought of this yet? It seems so easy and sensible that…