Shinzo Tamura Designs Sunglasses From the Inside Out
When the Lens Comes First: Most sunglasses begin as sketches. Designers draw frames that photograph well, then select lenses that match the aesthetic. Shinzo Tamura…
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This 2,842-Piece LEGO Is the Closest You’ll Get to the FIFA World Cup
I’ve accepted the fact that in my lifetime, my home country will probably never win the World Cup, seeing as we’ve never come close to…
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Finally Admits We’re All Exhausted
Pantone has officially called it: the prevailing mood for 2026 is exhaustion. This marks a sharp departure from recent years, when the annual announcement felt…
5 Best Winter Gifts For People Who Think Candles Are Too Basic
Candles have had their moment. The same pillar wax, the predictable flicker, the scent that lingers just a bit too long. Winter gift giving deserves…
UltraBar X Replaces Your Stream Deck, Volume Knob, and Phone Apps
Most desks accumulate a scattered collection of control devices over time. There’s the keyboard and mouse, maybe a Stream Deck for shortcuts, a volume knob…
Starbucks China Is Selling a $28 Camera With Dual Sensors and Y2K Filters
Starbucks wants you to photograph your coffee so badly that they’ve started selling you the camera to do it with. The Seattle coffee chain has…
This Cardboard Guitar Is 70% Air… But It Still Plays Like A Fender
Ten years ago, Fender and Signal put out a cardboard Stratocaster that made the rounds online and promptly disappeared into the “cool but impractical” category…
When Data Says No And Your Gut Says Go: What Designers Can Learn From Ti Chang
Design Mindset, Yanko Design’s weekly podcast powered by KeyShot, is quickly becoming a space where designers unpack how ideas actually move from gut feeling to…
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Is Minimalism With Purpose
What happens when a Swiss racing watch is redesigned by the godfather of Japanese street culture? TAG Heuer answers that question with the Carrera Chronograph…
This Rugged Braille Reader for Kids Has a Built-In Carry Handle
Blind students often rely on expensive embossers, special paper, and slow production cycles just to get a few Braille books. Most assistive tools are bulky,…
This Fire Extinguisher Might Actually Make You Want One at Home
Let’s be honest, fire extinguishers are one of those things we know we should have but rarely think about until we actually need one. They’re…
7 Best Aroma Diffusers To Gift Design Lovers This Year
Finding the perfect gift for someone with an eye for design means looking beyond function alone. The best presents merge utility with artistry, transforming everyday…