Design is defined in so many ways, but perhaps the best involves the intersection of art and function – something that derives its beauty both from its appearance and the useful relationship of its parts and whole. Here you will find amazing examples from graphic, industrial, furniture fields that defy norms and push you to rethink the boundaries of everyday objects.
Many of us possess so much stuff it can be hard to quantify what lurks between all of our cupboards, closets, drawers and more. One Swedish photographer set out to document just how many (or few) ...
Home appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, irons and blenders are concerned, first and foremost, with practicality. But should we expect more? This year's Electrolux Design Lab ...
Designing and building custom furniture requires some amount of knowledge and technical skill. These facts put custom furniture design out of the reach of most regular folks, but Micah Black is ...
When you strip it down, what more does a foot enclosure really need aside from a single stretch of material and thread to tie it all together. That is the idea behind this ultra-minimalist ...
A hammock can be as simple as some woven rope stretched between two trees, or it can be a massive, built-in 'outdoor room' for four people with a price tag of $20,000. These 13 hammocks run the ...
The iconic economic “box on wheels” that is the Mini has been the auto de facto face of the United Kingdom for over a half a century. Most recently seen in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 ...
Where do you put important notes to yourself or others in your home? They can easily be ignored when they are placed on a table or even taped to the door...but almost everyone can remember to ...
The humble Post-It note had a rocky start, fighting for acceptance until it became a widely used and well-loved staple of offices everywhere. Today, the signature yellow color and repositionable ...
Catwoman, The Joker, Two-Face and Bane are just the beginning when it comes to Batman's nemeses in the decades-long history of the character and his complex adventures in Gotham. Have you heard ...
The very existence of the dishwasher is a feat of engineering and technology. The device has become a staple in just about every kitchen in the U.S. and is gaining popularity in other parts of ...
