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 company…
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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 learned…
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 products….
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 they’re…
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 and…
8 don’ts for your industrial design portfolio!
For an Industrial Designer, there are few things more significant than your portfolio. It’s the number one reason you still haven’t landed your first design job….
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 globally……
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 get…
