A belt for the future: How Hottie hacks menstruation from the inside out
It was one of those Berlin evenings that linger. While next door in the Gropius Bau an exhibition paid tribute […]
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Healthcare design
When talking about Health design, we refer to the function that design has in improving the quality of life and health of people, both in a preventive and curative form. Products, but also spaces conceived and designed for patients and medical staff.
A smart lamp to bring wellness and sunlight indoors
Between office hours, screen time, and transit routines, it’s easy to forget how little sunlight we actually get. However, UV […]
Empowering people living with Parkinson through an inclusive and accessible keyboard
“Shouldn’t the most ergonomic designs be the most widely available? Design should start with the human body.” For designer Alessandra […]
Tracing a trend: tech-infused wellness
Design studio Pong Design self describes itself as a team of empathetic design enthusiasts. The Berlin-based collective of experts blends […]
The AI-powered Pacer is your new running essential
Oftentimes undervalued, a central aspect of one’s relationship with running is enjoying the way your body feels as it moves–being […]
Waterproof, itch-proof, and breathable: this is the arm cast of the future
Made up of a trio of engineers from the University of Illinois–Jason Troutner, Justin Brooks, and Ashley Moy–Chicago-based startup Cast21’s […]
The Fermenstation: what it is and why all kombucha lovers need it
Michael Churchill, CEO of Kombu, had been brewing kombucha at home for years. Then, one day, his wife, Natalia Amijo, […]
Redefining norms: what extreme users teach us about design
Recently, my friend Devin Liddell, a designer and principal futurist at TEAGUE, and I embarked on an intriguing project: designing […]
Transforming ceramic slabs into eco-active materials for hygienic workplaces
How much time do we really spend working? More than we spend at home. Yet, finding a balance between work […]
True innovation comes from looking at the world through different lenses
The collaboration between Ray-Ban and Meta exemplifies the seamless integration of traditional design with cutting-edge technology, resulting in a product […]
Why complex products need designers to help keep things simple
As products become ever more technically complex, the importance of implementing a thorough user-centred design process when developing cutting-edge technology […]
An immersive exhibition focused on sleep and the influence of design in this area
Quality sleep is a crucial part of everyone’s life, yet despite widespread recognition of its importance, many people find it […]
