Designed by Robert Hutchison Architecture and Javier Sanchez Arquitectos, the Rain Harvest Home, or Casa Cosecha de Lluvia is nestled in the rural town of Temascaltepec, which lies about 140 kilometers west of Mexico City. The family nature retreat features an extensive system fo … | Continue reading
The Sony PlayStation ‘Project Q’ Controller Already has a Potent Xbox Rival That Plugs to you SmartphoneAlthough Sony just debuted their first handheld gaming console ever since the PSP Street in 2011, the device, codenamed Project Q, received a lot of... | Continue reading
There's just something about a smartly designed piece of furniture, that can meet a number of needs, that ticks all the checkboxes of me. And if they also manage to be space-saving, and somewhat transformative, that's some additional brownie points for them. Since space constrain … | Continue reading
One of my favorite times of the day is bathtime! As we’ve grown older and life has gotten super hectic, bathtime is that precious hour of the day when we can fully indulge in self-care, and pamper ourselves - whether that’s in the form of a bubble bath or a long warm shower, havi … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/cp1L21aMt3I Someone needs to 3D print some Harry Potter-style chess pieces for this AI-powered chessboard RIGHT NOW! This AI-powered chessboard features a backlit checkered surface that gives you color-coded move recommendations, autonomous moving pieces, and the … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/VdagLihEgjA The pen is mightier than the sword, and that aphorism remains true even in this highly digital age. In fact, there has been a renaissance of interest and even passion for handwritten notes, giving birth to a myriad of paper-based productivity systems … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/Ivuy9QYLFVY Visually, the Nopia looks like quite a basic synth. No display unit, no labeling, basic construction, and just 12 keys... yet the synth's launch video has over 2 million views since its debut last week, and the Nopia Instagram page has more than 17 th … | Continue reading
The venerable computer mouse hasn't changed its basic format in decades, though there have been additions like the middle mouse button or scroll wheel and shifts from trackball to laser. That means that this essential tool for modern-day life still bears many of the ergonomic fla … | Continue reading
I'll be waiting for my Nike 360° camera and my Under Armour FPV drone too, thanks... Although I'm fairly certain Adidas isn't trying to enter the photography world after abandoning its $1.3 billion deal with Kanye, this Adidas M film camera concept absolutely made me do a spit-ta … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/HwjmIMBOUik Briefly teased at CES 2023 this year, Sony finally lifted the cloth on the PS5's Access Controller, designed for gamers with limited mobility. Previously known as Project Leonardo, this highly customizable controller was formally launched today, on Wo … | Continue reading
There’s something about wooden architecture that is simply so humble and endearing. Wood has been a material of choice for construction for ages galore. Wood ages beautifully – anything built with wood will retain the character of your house. And it also manages to incorporate an … | Continue reading
I spend a substantial amount of my day on my desk, typing away to glory. Most of the time I also end up eating my meals on it! And binge-watching on Netflix as well. And I’m sure that’s the case with most of us, since working from home became the new norm, and our home | Continue reading
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work f … | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w08I5RoYujc When I watched a concert a week ago, I was surprised at how many kids were holding actual digital cameras instead of just their smartphones. And then when I went on Tiktok, I found out that this former gadget staple was actually making … | Continue reading
In hindsight, it does seem natural that Teenage Engineering would launch a handheld Field Recorder just a week after debuting their CM-15 condenser microphone. Designed to be a part of their broad range of audio recording, production, and mixing tools, the TP-7 is an incredibly m … | Continue reading
DJI is an undisputed champion in the drone market. GoPro remains at the top in the action camera market. Both companies have tried entering each other's industry but with little success. This dream mashup by Cédric Rouvroy combines DJI's unmanned-flying skills with GoPro's videog … | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfs1uX5coyI Upgrade cycle of smartphones is not as frequent amid consumers as it was a couple of years back. Perhaps because the improvements are generally incremental than outright functional. But if you love the idea of upgrading to a new iPhone … | Continue reading
Contemporary home in Prague incorporates a green roof, adding a speck of green to an urban dwellingLocated in the Hlubocepy district in Prague, Czech Republic is a family home alongside a wildlife corridor. Designed by RO_AR architecture studio, the home features... | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMP8ez39bzM&pp=ygUPY29uY2VwdCBjZW50cmFs The moment Carl Pei departed OnePlus and unveiled the Nothing brand, all of us knew exactly what was in store. When the Ear (1) TWS earbuds dropped, we knew it was just a precursor to a smartphone. Surely eno … | Continue reading
The winding and impressive Lookout Tower was designed and constructed to mark the nature reserve of Budapest and Naplás Lake. It was designed by Robert Gutowski Architects and serves as a sculptural beacon for hikers. The imposing timber structure features unique geometry and has … | Continue reading
When we think of rulers, we think of thin, rectangular-shaped measuring instruments that are straight-laced and without any frills. After all, you just need it to tell you how short or long an object is so there doesn't really need to be any sort of design innovation to it. But o … | Continue reading
Colorado Teardrops has been in the league of builders' head bent on providing mini camping solutions with electric power in-charge. After the family-oriented Boulder, the Colorado company has outed a pair of patent-pending teardrop camping trailers called Electric Classic that ca … | Continue reading
Anodized aluminum, check. Sleek forms, check. Minimalist aesthetic, check. The MNL MK-1 from Manual really looks like something Jony Ive would craft with his own hands, but in fact, the design comes from the folks at (acasso), a Seoul-based industrial design and engineering studi … | Continue reading
Color can set your home's tone and energy level; you may have noticed that some spaces feel restful while others feel energized. As per scientific studies, colors have energy and different emotions are attached to each hue. Hence, color has the potential to calm stress, stimulate … | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y88IfePD1t0&ab_channel=Bang%26Olufsen Acoustics, aesthetics and technology are the proven mantra for Danish home electronics company Bang & Olufsen, whose latest Beosound A5 portable speaker has left audiophiles hankering. What looks like an upscal … | Continue reading
Bugatti Smartwatches is making new ripples in the luxury smartwatch market with the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition smartwatch. The new addition to their collection is the third variant, and has been designed to cater to the needs of those w … | Continue reading
When you think of camping, probably one of the staple foods that you can bring along with you and eat in front of the fire are beans. But when thinking about tents and camps, beans or cans of beans aren't the first things you think of or maybe you don't think of them at all. | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywwhG7YGbkw Most of the time, when I order take out from a fast food chain, that's because I want to eat it at the office or at my house. Because I live in a pretty humid country, very rarely would I want to actually eat outdoors. And even if I wan … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/9gJNURhRqrs Unveiled at CES 2023, XGIMI's MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro are finally hitting the shelves. While the MoGo 2 outputs 720p and boasts an incredibly reasonable $399 price tag, the MoGo 2 Pro takes the cake with a 1080p output, two 8W speakers built-in, uninter … | Continue reading
Although they were still novelties a few years back, smart homes have started to become more common these days. It's not a complete makeover, though; just a few embracing connected appliances and devices to automate the boring rote things in their lives. Some people are afraid to … | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGP-CUk0pM&ab_channel=DaysonTracks As the mercury begins to soar and the days get longer, outdoorsy would be eager to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature. One great way to do this is by going camping, but not everyone wants to rough … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/L8mEi822yGA There's a certain beauty in the Gingko Smart Vase Light's simplicity. Made from a folded piece of paper with two wooden pieces at either side, the Smart Vase Light has an accordion-ish design that opens up from a flat shape to a wonderful vase. Built … | Continue reading
Herman Miller, one of the most highly-regarded office chair designers and producers, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its brand name. To celebrate, they will have an exhibit of the rich history of their company's graphic design journey. The exhibit will begin at the Milan … | Continue reading
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work f … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/q4FL6mn-wDk Styled with an aesthetic that reminds one of the friendly BB-8 drone from Star Wars, the Enabot EBO X is your friendly home security robot that navigates around the house to patrol your living quarters. It comes equipped with a similar bulbous body th … | Continue reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKyNqc1p2iw&ab_channel=TheQ When we think of wheels, the first thing that comes to mind is a circle. But for once, a DIY wants to mess with your perception of how anything on wheels can move in any other geometric shape. Yes, a square-shaped wheel … | Continue reading
Nestled in the bustling and hectic city of Bangkok is an adorable coffee shop called the Double Slash // Coffee Space. Designed by Spacy Architecture, the cafe is inspired by the international style that grew popular during the Art Deco period in the 1930s. The cafe borrowed the … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/FvSKOMeIavM I appreciate when products are functional and no-nonsense at the same time. What else do I say about a modular, multi-functional set of cube-based lights that are quite simply called Cube? Meet the Yeelight Cubes, a set of magnetic, modular, and IoT-c … | Continue reading
PROS: Clean, stately looks Stellar off-road performance Seating for eight CONS: Thirsty Lots of wind noise Optional adaptive cruise RATINGS: AESTHETICSERGONOMICSPERFORMANCEVALUE FOR MONEYEDITOR'S QUOTE:The Defender 130 is a mighty package, and not just because it's so big. Advent … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/y1Lcya0-GhY Personal transportation devices have become a bit more common in the past years, thanks to growing traffic congestion and the rising awareness of carbon emissions. E-scooters are more popular for those who just want to get from point A to point B with … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/y7g-nRooZr8 Regardless of how you feel about Artificial Intelligence, it's an interesting time to explore what creativity means in this age. We don't believe that all these new technologies will replace writers, artists, and designers but these are tools that ind … | Continue reading
A card-sized EDC holds a lot of merit in a world filled with countless multitools that stuff in every possible utility in a small form factor but ultimately bloat up to a size that defies the whole point of being pocket-friendly. In comes the Tiny Survival Card that strikes a bal … | Continue reading
I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so … | Continue reading
https://youtu.be/5ekNLd2XdXE The rumor mill is delivering on the news of an upcoming PSP-style handheld gaming console from Sony. Pretty credible leaks say that Sony is looking to bolster their PlayStation Plus service by allowing people to play their PS5 games anywhere, and is w … | Continue reading
At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work f … | Continue reading
Inspired by tropical elements like the shape of a surfboard, the curvature of a banana, and the overall tranquil nature of a hammock, the Panama Banana is the perfect piece of furniture for outdoor lounging. It's as comfortable as a hammock or sun chair, but rocks to and fro like … | Continue reading
With a metal exoskeletal framework around each glass bottle, these luxury-car-branded wine bottles are about as precious as their automotive counterparts. The bottles pay homage to four iconic car brands - Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche, with a design that embodie … | Continue reading
JMGO N1 Ultra: An affordable 4K UHD projector with a built-in 360° gimbal that lets you watch movies anywhereWith its $1499 price tag, the JMGO N1 Ultra even ‘outshines’ last year’s Philips Screeneo U5 as a budget-friendly 4K home projector. It shines with... | Continue reading