The Secret to Hacking Ikea Furniture Is More Ikea Furniture, Says Ikea
For years, consumers have for years turned to IkeaHackers for tips on modifying their furniture. Now, the flat-pack giant wants…
Classy-as-Hell Dentist Offices We Wouldn’t Actually Dread Visiting
Clinical environments are out. Warm, Scandinavian spaces are in. The post Classy-as-Hell Dentist Offices We Wouldn’t Actually Dread Visiting appeared…
The Oddly Fascinating, Fantastical History of Eyeglasses
<em>Overview</em>, an exhibit currently up at the Design Museum Holon in Israel, charts eyewear’s evolution. The post The Oddly Fascinating,…
‘Cloaking’ Film for Windows Blacks Out the Screens Within
Casper Privacy Film makes screens look like black boxes, so your open-plan office doesn’t sacrifice security for transparency. The post…
This Artist Tied One Knot for Every Day of 2016. The Results Are Gorgeous
Windy Chien decided to learn a new skill. One year later, she’s got a lot of knots. The post This…
How House Industries Designs Its Retrotastic Logos and Typefaces
Understanding how to make vintage designs feel fresh has made House Industries popular with clients ranging from the Jimmy Kimmel Show to JJ…
The Touchy Task of Making Robots Seem Human—But Not Too Human
On the anthropomorphic spectrum, is there a sweet spot for robotic assistants? The post The Touchy Task of Making Robots…
Introducing Mozilla’s New Logo, Moz://a. Get It?
When a big tech company unveils its new identity, it usually does so with a surprise announcement. Not this time.…
So What Exactly Is the Design Industry Anyway?
Google and AIGA surveyed 9,000 designers about their work. Here’s what they heard back. The post So What Exactly Is…
Watch Tom Sachs Rocket to Europa Without Ever Leaving Earth
Like all missions to outer space, a lot could go wrong. The post Watch Tom Sachs Rocket to Europa Without…