Motorskins’ motor-free soft exoskeletons function as external muscles
The prototypes were presented at Dutch Design Week as part of the Only Good News exhibition by Isola Design District. Drawing inspiration from the hygroscopic movement […]
Health 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 portable patient monitor and sun-mimicking lamps win at The DesignEuropa Awards 2021
The winners of this year’s DesignEuropa Awards celebrate forward-looking pioneers within the design industry during Dutch Design Week. The use of Intellectual Property across Europe is […]
The SOUL sound system transports you back to nature
Designed with the help of expert sound engineers, SOUL lets users enjoy natural soundscapes without connecting to wireless waves. When the pandemic hit in 2020, the […]
The climate-responsive installation by Pininfarina Architecture at Fuorisalone 2021
URBAN LOUNGE by Pininfarina Architecture is conceived as a responsive public space that can take advantage of the specific local climate and surroundings to maximize user comfort and active […]
SquarEat’s food cube concept is innovative (and dystopian)
The startup SquarEat is making eating more efficient by turning your favorite foods into scientifically-moulded, Lego-like squares. If you want to imagine what the future of […]
A toe tickling in-shoe navigation system for visually impaired people
Honda-backed startup Ashirase has created a GPS navigation that uses a series of haptic ‘tickles’ to help guide users as they walk. Yet, something like a […]
The rise of Femtech and gadgets tackling periods, fertility, and pregnancy
Digital hacks for switching off period pain and mobile apps designed to increase an individual’s chances of getting pregnant are arriving thick and fast thanks to […]
How does tuft + paw use a cat behaviorist to create their cat products?
These are highly-trained professionals – cat behaviorists – who typically work with cat parents to address behavioral issues like anxiety or aggression. Pets are a big […]
Six 3D-printed limbs advancing the future of prosthetic design
Prosthetic design is nothing new but in the last 20 years, artificial limbs have moved forward at an electric pace. Here is a little bit of […]
The OPlay turns monitoring asthma into a musical experience
Inspired by the form and function of musical instruments, the OPlay is an innovative solution for asthma medication and monitoring the condition in children. Health-induced anxiety […]
The Water Magician 2.0 turns tap water into a natural sanitiser
This mini device combines water with oxygen to create an all-purpose and chemical-free sanitizing water. A nifty little gadget that turns tap water into disinfectant? It […]
The Hiccaway straw is a cure for hiccups inspired by a McFlurry spoon
A neurosurgeon has spent years developing a science-backed solution called the HiccAway, a straw-like device that distracts parts of the nervous system involved in hiccups. Boo! […]