A designer and consumer’s critique of the new Apple Airpods Max headphones
It’s been roughly 13 months since the last time I felt the need to express disdain and outrage at a product launched by a large…
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Samsung is rumored to be working on a dual-hinge folding Galaxy smartphone with a sliding keyboard!
Based on a patent filed in mid-2018 at the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), which was uncovered only recently by the fine folks at LetsGoDigital,…
The Apple iPhone 12 – the new era of 5G smartphones can’t shake off the old-era notch
I’m really tempted to buy a new iPhone, and that’s something Apple manages to pull off each year. With great features, cross-compatibility, better cameras, and…
IDEO’s Winter Dining challenge’s winning designs balance safety without sacrificing the experience!
IDEO launched its very own Chicago-based Winter Dining Challenge during the age of COVID-19. Through this challenge, the city of Chicago aims to stimulate and…
The new Apple Watch Series 6 – There’s nothing really new about it, and Apple knows that too…
“It Already Does That”… If you watched the keynote just a few hours/minutes back (depending on when you’re reading this), the words “It Already Does…
Lessons design school didn’t teach me – Entrepreneurship and how to protect your creative work
As designers, we often care most about creating the best possible product and can be guilty of tunnel vision during the design process. However, I…
Timeless or Trendy: How to choose the right design direction for your consumers
Hi, I am Kelly from Knack, where we help mobility brands make their products irresistible. I recently wrote an article about how to design timeless…
What should smartphones look like after COVID-19? An open letter to Apple, Google, and Samsung
Hint: It definitely doesn’t involve expensive folding smartphones. In a span of one month, I’ve seen leaks and official releases from OnePlus that indicate that…
Why Do So Many Self-Driving Vehicles Look ‘Cute’?
Hi, I am Kelly from Knack, where we help mobility brands make their products irresistible. Self-driving vehicles: We’re seeing them pop up all around us…
How Designers Can Thrive (Not Just Survive) in Uncertain Times
How are you feeling? Let me guess… uncertain, a bit scared… even cheated maybe? The unique thing about this problem is that it’s affecting everyone…
Amid leaks and rumors, Samsung’s new ‘Galaxy Fold 2’ begins taking shape
Same design. Better cameras. Well, I certainly have a few reservations on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 based on pretty credible leaks, but I’ll…
How to make an old, ancient, rusty metal in Keyshot using the Material Graph
Keyshot’s Material Graph offers the ability to go beyond simply tweaking a material’s color, roughness, or refractive index. If Keyshot’s material library is a restaurant…
A Designer’s Three Opportunities for Impact
Hi, I am Kelly from Knack, where we help mobility brands make their products irresistible. I want you to think back to the last time…
YD Talks: How to stay productive while working or studying from home
Believe it or not, I have a decent amount of experience in this field. Ever since I began working full time at YD, I’ve done…
YD Talks: Coronavirus will spur the growth of freelance designing and in-house prototyping
“Dear Sarang, Let the mood take a vacation, park, to feel the fresh breath of nature, to listen to the news of flowers bloom and…
The 2020 iPad Pro may have an iPhone-style 3-lens camera… Is Apple’s brand of innovation predictable?
Let’s for a second look past these renders and consider the place they come from. Created by Steve H. McFly (better known by his Twitter…