An Efficient, Safe and Practical Alternative to Woodburning Stoves
The burning of solid fuels such as wood, charcoal and crop residue for indoor cooking is unfortunately still commonplace in third world countries; the pollutants…
Product Design
The Futuristic Palm-sized Sensor that can Analyze your Body Fat Percentage
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/686608668/ridm-professional-grade-body-composition-analysis? What is the singular, deciding indication of good health? Is it the heart-monitor that sits under your smartwatch? Is it the sleep tracker on…
YD Design Storm #5
The YD Design Storm takes a look at products, services, and spaces that are storming the internet. The idea? To turn internet-storming material into brainstorming…
The fire-hydrant gets a functional makeover
As designers, we have a habit, or rather a responsibility, of challenging the status quo. Be it something as ubiquitous as the credit card, or…
What if we grew our fruits to be shaped as containers?
I remember one snarky image that made its rounds around the internet. It featured peeled oranges stored in plastic containers, with a caption that read…
Mason Jars Just Got Even Better
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/867812579/ergo-spout-ergonomic-spout-and-handle-for-mason-ja If you love the cute, country look of mason jars, you’ll appreciate the convenience of the Ergo Spout. With one simple twist, it transforms…
Modular Seating Like No Other!
Modular seating is an area of the market that designers love to create innovative solutions for and even though it has been addressed time after…
If Silicon Valley Designed the Travel Suitcase
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plevo/plevo-the-worlds-most-innovative-smart-luggage Jam-packed with features and tech, the Plevo makes the perfect case for the fast-paced life of a person from the Silicon Valley. It doesn’t…
It’s a HoloGramophone!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1263668973/kozmophone-a-classic-reimagined-0 Let’s look at the best of all worlds. The best sort of music player is undoubtedly the vinyl music player, for its incredibly detailed…
The Infinite Memo
From the makers of this incredibly clever wearable memo, the Wemo is back with an entirely new look. The Wemo 2 takes on a flat…
We should have had credit cards in ‘portrait mode’ all along
Think about this. You barely use your phone in landscape mode. Unless you’re watching a video on youtube, playing a game, or clicking a photo…
How to get a Product Design Job without a Portfolio!
Starting out in an industry and getting that first job is one of the biggest milestones for any professional. And entering the world of design…