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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.

Berlin-based design studio Pong Design’s range of multifunctional sustainable products supports and improves one’s physical and mental health, whether at home or on the go. Entitled Wellbeing, the collection is characterized by its tactile aesthetic and muted hues.

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 […]

Design

06/04/2025

Runners rejoice: Developed in collaboration with South Korean startup Neumafit, Jiyoun Kim Studio’s Pacer is an innovative running support device that equips users with continuous feedback on workout effectiveness and their physical condition.

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 […]

Design

26/03/2025

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 […]

Design

26/02/2025

The first-ever kombucha brewer for at-home use, the Fermenstation is a sleek-looking, compact brewing system that alleviates commonly encountered DIY setup challenges with ease and efficiency.

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, […]

Design

21/02/2025

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 […]

Design

16/12/2024

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 […]

Materials & Surfaces

11/12/2024

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses _ eyewear design _ interview with Matteo Battiston - cover

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 […]

Design

05/12/2024

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 […]

Design

02/12/2024