Some of the best industrial design work shared with a commentary.
Cardboard is not the most noble material in ordinary people’s minds, but modern designers have learned to overcome this and work with it because it’s a sustainable, strong, and flexible material. In this post we have compiled a collection of awesome designs made of cardboard. ReCompute: the cardboard computer ReCompute is the result of Brenden Macaluso’s […]
Until now, portable music players have been shrinking in size over the years. From the walkman to the CD player, we’ve gone to tiny music players like the iPod nano. Finally, the music player totally disappeared to be integrated in smartphones and other connected devices. Rocket and Wink created a portable music device that goes […]
We already saw on Designer Daily that there were plans for recycled plastic roads in Holland, now the UK government announced an even more ambitious plan for its roads. The British deciders want to adapt their roads to the growing number of electric cars that drive on it. The idea is to test roads that […]
The first thing that comes to mind when drones are mentionned is usually a flying quadricopter that is used mainly to film or take photos. Although drones are much more than that, average people tend to be stuck with that mental image. For that reason, we tend to imagine that the delivery drones of the […]
Tesla cars are often seen as the “cars of the future” because of their revolutionary battery system. While it’s true that the electric cars may well be a great step towards more environmentally-conscious vehicles, it’s the whole attitude of the company that makes it a key player for the years to come. The company innovates […]
According to the clever guy who started this cool Kickstarter project, the last major innovation in suitcase design was in the eightees, with the invention of wheeled cases. A new invention like the ShelfPack was definitely welcome to bring some change in the industry, but will it spark a “revolution” in the travel industry? The idea […]
While not revolutionnary design-wise, the Tesla car is a real game changer for the car industry. Elon Musk’s cars are the first electric car to get a significant market share. The brand also built a sophisticated system to make sure the cars are viable. London-based designer Jans Shlapins is a big fan of Tesla’s cars, he […]
Here, we have a list of 20 awesome inventions that take advantage of clever design. Some of them are already available whereas some of them are still a concept hoping to get into production. Have a look at them and do not forget to tell us your favorite one in the comment below! 1. Slide […]
After producing the most designy modern gramophone, Gramovox is launching a new amazing device for listening to music. Unsurprisingly, they got twice their objective in a few hours, so the product will probably be funded to another level. Needless to say why this was so popular (and keeps on being), this floating record vertical turntable […]
Koziol is a company from Germany that sells well-designed items for the kitchen and the home. They produce numerous gadgets that are all melamine and BPA free, and manufactured without using any softening agents. Koziol contributed to bring good design in millions homes. FRED measuring tape Inspired by the long tongue of frogs, this tool […]
Here is a list of some really cool and awesome geeky gadgets that every designer would love to have it with them. Have a look at them below and get your favorite one today! 1. Printing Toast Designed by Othmar Muhlebach, this toaster operates like a desktop ink-jet printer as it “prints out” your bread slices […]
We all love gadgets and the great functionalities that they have brought to our lives. However, most gadgets have a quite cold look-and-feel as they are most of the time made of plastic and metal. In this post we take a look at some cool gadgets that are made of wood and have a more […]
Productivity specialist like to say that a clear desk reflects a clear mind, thus it will make you more productive. I tend to agree with them, but keeping your desk organized is not as easy as it seems. You need the right tools for the job, and as a designer you will probably want some […]
The most famous symptom of Parkinson’s disease is the shaking that comes from lack of motor control, because the nervous system is affected. A lesser known symptom of the disease is called Micrographia. As the name suggest, people affected with Micrographia write smaller and small, until the handwriting is only a line. Lucy Jung, a Korean […]
While not spectacular, this key holder embodies what good design should be about: making everyone’s life easier in an elegant way. Made in the USA, the Key Smart has is universal. That means that pretty much any modern key on the market will fit in it. It hides the jagged teeth of keys so your […]