“An elite physical trainer came to us with a prototype of what would become the PureTorque, a scientifically proven tool for more effectively targeting the muscles in your torso,” writes industrial design firm The Metcalfe Group. “We were able to refine his original idea to create something that was light, […]
Color Palette is a web application developed by Tobias Mønster Madsen, designed to provide users with a collection of curated color palettes for inspiration and design purposes. Currently, the site is in development, with plans to expand its offerings by adding more color palettes, styles, and features in the future. Users are encouraged to share […]
These annual rankings were last updated on November 22, 2024. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking. From the Forbidden City and the narrow streets and hutongs to skyscrapers, Beijing has become one of the most transformed cities of the 21st […]
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Chinese studio Lichao Architecture Design Studio has transformed an abandoned brewery in Zhejiang, China, into a creative park, retaining its industrial character with additions in reclaimed brick and weathered steel. The 25,400-square-metre site in the historic water town of Wuzhen was originally developed in the 1950s as an extensive factory campus containing production facilities, offices […]
Casio debuts fully functional watch ring It’s been a long time coming, but Casio finally debuts a fully functional watch ring that fits around fingers. Named CRW-001-1JR, it has an LCD screen and can display hours, minutes, seconds, and even dates, times of two different cities, and a stopwatch. The watch brand also adds […]
At Orgatec 2024, the contract furniture manufacturer presents a number of product innovations that combine sustainable design with functional solutions. The new developments primarily promote communication and collaboration in modern working environments. At Orgatec 2024, Brunner showcases a range of product innovations for the workplace of the future, presented at a stand designed in collaboration […]
Audemars piguet and KAWS’ royal oak concept tourbillon watch Audemars Piguet reveals its KAWS-designed Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon watch, entirely made from titanium. The collaboration has the Brooklyn-based artist embedding his iconic X-eyed cartoon COMPANION at the center of the timepiece. Its hands are spread out, and its face is close to the sapphire […]
The tension between modernism and postmodernism is more than a philosophical debate — it is a cultural and political contradiction that plays out daily in the UX domain. On one hand, modernism champions clarity, function, and universal accessibility — principles that are central to the discipline. On the other hand, postmodernism thrives on skepticism, irony, […]
There’s a story I want to tell you. It’s a story that emerged out of my recent work with a UX team. They used this story to excite their executives on how recent UX improvements made a substantial business impact. Since it’s not my story to tell, I’ve changed many of the details. The events […]