A $160 Japanese Everyday Carry Card Holder Designed to Disappear Into the Breast Pocket of a Blazer
The business card holder is one of those objects the design world quietly decided was finished. A flat rectangle of leather or metal, room enough…
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Dental Floss Finally Got the Premium EDC Upgrade It Always Deserved
Everyday carry culture has done something interesting to the way we think about the small objects in our pockets. Lighters, pens, and multi-tools have long…
FIG Living’s Dented Chrome Vases Make Imperfection the Feature
Most vases are designed around the flowers they hold. Their job is simple: contain water, support a few stems, and quietly disappear into the background…
The $33 Box That Locks Your Phone and Judges You for Opening It Early
Screen time management has spawned an entire industry of apps, built-in focus modes, notification filters, and weekly usage reports that most people glance at and…
This 3D-printed modular sneaker ditches glue for repairable design inspired by Asian craftsmanship
Sneakers have become more advanced than ever in terms of performance and comfort, yet their construction has barely changed. Most are assembled with permanent adhesives…
This air-conditioned formal shirt keeps you cool during heated board meetings
Let’s face it, global warming is real, and it’s already affecting millions worldwide. Japan is also bearing the brunt of hot summer days, prompting manufacturers…
A $150 Portable Espresso Machine That Heats Its Own Water in 135 Seconds
Good coffee and travel have never really gotten along. At the hotel, there’s that sad drip machine on the counter producing something closer to warm…
The Hidden Part of Every Book Just Became a Sculpture
Every book you have ever held has a secret. Not a story buried between its pages, but a structural one, a quiet piece of craftsmanship…
Artefilo Makes Home Objects From Elephant Grass and Hospital Cabinets
The sustainable home goods market has a specific credibility problem. Products marketed as eco-conscious often get there through incremental adjustments, reducing a percentage of virgin…
This Tea Takeaway Cup Fixes The Bitter Oversteeped Tea Problem Beautifully
Most people who drink tea on the go will admit, at some point, that they’ve committed the great tea crime: leaving the bag in too…
Nike launches Air Zoom Hyperslide, pair of slip-ons that heat and massage your feet
In 2024, Nike and Hyperice got together for a pair of boots that used air compression to massage athletes’ feet. Now, the two stalwarts in…
Burger King France Just Made a Meal for Adults Who Miss the ’90s
Whenever a fast food chain releases a new toy collection for their kiddie meals, there’s always a discussion as to who these collectibles are really…