DOUBLE-SIDED SMARTPHONE When it comes to smartphone screen design, Samsung seems to be bending possibilities more than other mobile phone manufacturers. Or at least, they beat the others to it. The South Korean tech giant was the first to launch a phone with a screen that curves at the sides. The company also filed a patent in 2017 for bendable screens to […]
The Future Smartphone
A New Kind Of GoPro
The REMOVU R1+ is a device that allows GoPro users to remotely operate their camera and enjoy Wi-Fi live view capabilities while you are in action. The major improvement of this “Plus” version over the previous model is a boost in its waterproof capabilities (can stay underwater up to 1 meter depth, for 30 minutes), you can now view what your GoPro […]
Turning Boring Rehab Into Fun Moments
At CES 2018 in Las Vegas, NEOFECT, a South Korean firm, was showing off its RAPAEL Smart Pegboard, a new take on a simple rehab device. Pegboards are commonly used in rehabilitation settings to practice hand dexterity, as well as to assess an individual’s state and progress. They’re particularly useful for those recovering from a stroke, but their design typically doesn’t […]
Sneakers As Subway Passes?
No ticket? No problem. If you’re wearing Adidas’s limited-edition EQT Support 93 sneaker, you’ll be able to hitch a free ride on Berlin’s metro through most of 2018. To satisfy the conductor, simply kick up your heels. An unlikely partnership between the footwear giant and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe—a.k.a. BVG, the German capital’s main public transport operator—each shoe incorporates an annual pass that’s been […]
Houses To Float When Flooding Occurs
Architects, designers, and other climate change researchers are always exploring new ways to deal with coastal flooding, from retrofitting entire cities to be flood proof to changing domestic building plans to account for weather events like hurricanes. On both large and small scales, people are adjusting their way of living, especially with the unprecedented number of storms and foods in the last year. […]
The Trending Hologram Design
The hologram design trend is a force to be reckoned with. In its simplest terms, a hologram is a photograph of light that’s scattered from an object and then displayed in a three-dimensional way. You’ve seen holograms in many different applications, from their use in Star Wars movies to the so-called rainbow holograms that are on the backs of your credit cards for […]
Interactive Tiles
This product is great for both children and adults. These colorful gel tiles are an amazing addition to playrooms, classrooms, studios or for any party. Turn any floor into an interactive ad responsive surface. Simply walk on the tiles and the liquid moves and reacts to the pressure of your foot. Commonly used in sensory rooms, these tiles create the […]
Turning Trash Into Gold Again
Actress Nikki Reed has announced her partnership with Dell through her company Bayou With Love. Together, they’re recycling gold scraps from Dell’s old motherboards and turning them into a new line of jewelry, Engadget reports. The line includes 14- and 18-carat gold rings, earrings, and cufflinks. Dell’s website states that in the U.S., people throw out a collective $60 million in gold and […]
“The Farming School”
A secondary school in Denmark hopes to be more engaging with students with a solar-powered building that teaches them how to grow and cook food in the rooftop garden. Not only will it boost an education, but it will also provide a number of energy-saving features. Architecture form C.F. Møller has been tasked with creating the New Islands Brygge School in Copenhagen. […]
A Woven House
Located in the small Maharashtra town of Ichalkaranji, India, Woven House was designed by Sunil Patil & Associates with inspiration coming from the textile weaving industry that the city is known for. Throughout the house, the textiles can be spotted on the walls, furniture, and in the art, tying the interior to its locale. The open living area boasts tall ceilings and skylights that […]