- In North Vancouver, Canada, a black bear regularly wanders through the neighborhood at night. Residents are tolerant, but one point of frustration for Curt Scheewe is that the bear frequently breaks through his fence while searching for...
- A China-based Etsy shop offers this unusual take on the MagSafe charging stand: They offer a variety of designs, which mostly appear to be in Black Walnut: Eventually you spot that the grain direction on adjacent faces makes no sense…...
- Someone pushing a wheelbarrow dreads the same things as someone pushing a stroller: Inclines and declines. Battery-operated power assists have existed for wheelbarrows for some time, and because babies are decidedly more precious than...
- Something about this screams ID Student Project, but this object is actually on the market. This Robinia Folding Pantry is a fold-flat cabinet for camping or tailgating. The briefcase-like form unfolds to provide a 31.5" high surface,...
- The Krapp Strap , below, is an innovative design that makes it easier to poop outdoors. You just have to dig a hole in the right spot to bury your business afterwards. However, Industrial Design student Kunrui Peng points out that...
- This week Apple unveiled their new Mac mini , which they've somehow shrunk down to just 5" square. The company says the tiny size was enabled both by the design of a power-efficient chip, and via "innovative thermal architecture, which...
- As we saw here , medical exoskeletons can be used to rehabilitate those with leg injuries. But the conventional approach has been to design something that caregivers must "install" the user within. Now researchers at KAIST (Korea...
- Industrial designer and RISD professor Justin Sirotin founded Route Werks , a company that designs bicycle accessories. Their Handlebar Bag, which we covered here , is a popular offering. After getting feedback from customers, the...
- Based on MIT research, a company called Bright developed Beacon40 , a light technology that "could significantly reduce toxic beta-amyloid levels in the brain, a major factor in cognitive decline." To turn this into a product aimed at...
- On a trip to Bali in 2018, Industrial Design student Jared Seifert and Interior Design student Lauren Copping witnessed locals attempting to repurpose waste plastic. When the duo returned to their studies at Ferris State University's...
- This incredibly thorough Pedestrian project is by Jonas Krämer and Ayla Warncke, Industrial Design students at Germany's Hochschule Hannover. Pedestrian 3 in 1 Assistance System Pedestrian is a walking aid aimed at people with a...
- This MN Series eFoil is a personal electric hydrofoil, produced by Australian company Flite and designed by Marc Newson. The rider controls it using a wireless hand controller, also designed by Newson. Driven by the necessary technical...
- This Mira Select Flex Mixer Shower is designed for those with accessibility issues and the visually impaired. The design uses both high-contrast visuals and purposeful shapes to improve the UX. The controls have been separated into three...
- Here's an impressive piece of design and engineering. Dutch company Expandable's Touchdown Trailer can be transported to site by a tractor-trailer. Once onsite, built-in legs extend downwards to take the weight of the trailer, allowing...
- This startling-looking EV minivan concept is by Toyota. It's named Kayoibako , in reference to a type of configurable inter-facility shipping container used in Japan. In that spirit, the idea behind the concept is that it's a box "with...
- "Our heritage takes us back to a time when men cared about their appearance and understood that there was no substitute for quality," writes Ball and Buck , who describe themselves as "an outfitter tailored for the sporting gentleman."...
- Redditor Enginerdz came up with a creative use for one of his robot dogs (he has four): Yardwork . I particularly love the Pringles can. It has nothing to do with extending the hot exhaust past the robot's body—you can clearly see the...
- "My garage is basically a workshop decorated with backpacks, kayaks, golf clubs, skis and, of course, bicycles," writes engineer Robert G. Ozarski. An avid cyclist, Ozarski found the clutter was getting in the way of his hobby. To make...
- Research assistants at ETH Zurich's Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics have identified a problem common to users of manual wheelchairs. Reto Togni and Stefan Villiger learned that wheelchair users have to constantly correct course,...
- In order to design a quieter fan blade, German auto supplier Mahle analyzed parts of the animal kingdom with AI. "We learn from nature: It inspires us in many areas!" says Dr. Uli Christian Blessing, Head of Development Thermal...
- A startup called Clone Robotics has taken a biomimetic approach to designing humanoid robots. Their ultra-creepy android torso, which looks straight out of Westworld , is mounted to a pelvis and features an artificial ribcage and...
- When I was in design school, a professor told us that technology would reduce the amount of objects in our lives. To some extent, that has happened; the smartphone took the place of cell phones, media players, cameras and daily planners....
- Here's what we looked at this week: This low-tech urban communication device is a warning bell for runners. What functional benefit does this Tmice X Modular Keyboard confer? Simple, useful product design for tradespeople: The Pitch...
- Whipsaw was recognized with multiple wins at the 2022 International Design Excellence Awards. Whipsaw won silver awards for its design of Fluidigm's Biomark X in the Medical & Health category and the MXXY Hydration Backpack in the...
- 'R for Repair: London x Singapore' - the second edition of the 'R for Repair' exhibition - is open until November 2nd at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The exhibition showcases the transformative power of repair as part of the...
- On view at Ace Hotel New York from October 19th to 30th, The Be Original Americas: Originality Deconstructed exhibition celebrates creativity by pulling back the curtain on the 'how' and 'why' of some of the international design...
- Organized by Red Dot, the Contemporary Good Design Award allows companies and designers to present their products to an internationally renowned and independent jury for assessment. Successful participants are permitted to use the label,...
- Pavilion has debuted Palmera, a new collection of outdoor furniture inspired by the contoured embrace of a hammock and the mesmerizing effect of sunlight filtering through palm trees.
- Leon Speakers recently partnered with Logitech, Turf Design, Shure Audio, and American Lighting to create Cove, a revolutionary new desktop accessory that enhances the overall work experience.
- Morrama recently developed a more sustainable packaging range for restaurant chain wagamama. The new packaging will be implemented across the delivery and takeaway operations, replacing over eight million plastic packaging items.
- BuzziPleat Edel Long is a large-scale yet lightweight sculptural form that can be suspended from the ceiling or wall-mounted to absorb excessive noise.
- Andreu World is now accepting submissions for its 21st International Design Competition. This year the submissions will be focused on sustainable seat or table designs to support and promote new talent in design.
- The UX Design Awards - Spring 2023 is now open for submissions. Companies, agencies, professionals, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: 'Product' & 'Concept' for...
- Loading crane manufacturer Haulerman has launched a design competition asking participants to imagine one or more accessories for its line of products. The deadline is July 30, 2017.
- Lexus has announced the Grand Prix winner of the Lexus Design Award 2017 – PIXEL by Hiroto Yoshizoe - and the finalists are on display at the Lexus Yet pavilion at the Milan Design Week.
- Tractors manufacturer Valtra has launched a design competition tasking designers to envision a tractor for the year 2040. The submission deadline is April 26, 2017.
- A very interesting 1-hour lecture on design principles and the role of industrial designers in the entertainment industry. Held by concept designer Mike Hill at Industry Workshop 2015.
- BMW Designworks and Puma have created the X-CAT DISC, a shoe with a stretchable and super-light material inspired by the 2008 Gina Concept.
- Nissan has created a seven-seater bobsleigh with a design inspired by the X-Trail model. We report the official details and a behind the scenes video.
- Peugeot Design Lab has styled the lines of the H160 helicopter, a new civil aircraft presented by Airbus Helicopters at the Dubai Airshow (8-12 November).
- BMW of North America has announced the development of a new racing wheelchair for use by athletes of the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
- Presented at this year's Milan Design Week, the Spheres project by Swiss-Argentinian designer Alfredo Häberli uses abstract artworks and a hybrid vessel concept to explore BMW's design philosophy.
- Toyota Material Handling Europe has launched the second edition of the Logistic Design Competition, asking European design students and recent graduates to envision the future look of their forklift models.