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Sleek futuristic game controller concept removes almost all buttons - Yanko Design

Innovation in gaming design involves breaking away from traditional standards to pave the path for the future. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

GAGGENAU melds mobile device & camera control into new cooling generation

Gaggenau introduces cutting-edge refrigeration solution that balances aesthetics and functionality for an enhanced kitchen experience. [ more ]

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10 Best Automotives That Rate High On Speed, Looks, & Safety Standards - Yanko Design

Cutting-edge automotive designs at Yanko Design are pushing boundaries

Curated collection of the best automotive designs creating buzz in the industry [ more ]

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Homebuilding & Renovating

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JavaScript

12 garden path ideas for every style and budget to give your space a new look

Garden paths offer a variety of materials, designs, and patterns for functionality and aesthetics. [ more ]

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Bicycling

POC Aspire cycling glasses review: A sturdy and stylish modern classic

Classic cycling glasses models endure despite changing trends and new entries. [ more ]

Design Milk

The Best 420 Products for the Design Connoisseur

Celebrating cannabis brands with elevated aesthetics, merging style with functionality for an enhanced experience. [ more ]

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comfort

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Bowl-shaped chair concept offers geometric beauty at the expense of ergonomics - Yanko Design

Comfort and convenience in chair design can vary widely beyond just meeting the basic requirements of strength and stability. [ more ]

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10 Best Office Chairs You Need To Add To Your Working Space ASAP - Yanko Design

The importance of a great office chair for comfort, ergonomics, and aesthetics cannot be ignored. [ more ]

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Voluptuous 1970s Sofa From A French President's Home Is Being Reissued In 2024 - Yanko Design

A good chair is essential for comfort and aesthetics in a living or working space.

The Pumpkin chair, designed in the 1970s by Pierre Paulin, offers a unique and cozy lounging experience. [ more ]

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kitchen-design

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How to Use Patterned Tiles in the Kitchen: 15 Ways to Uplift Your Cooking Space - Yanko Design

Kitchen design has evolved to focus on aesthetics with the incorporation of patterned tiles and slip-resistant flooring for safety. [ more ]

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Top Ten Ways to Give a Stylish Makeover to Your Existing Kitchen - Yanko Design

Enhance kitchen aesthetics easily without major renovation. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

OK, I think I may have found the best office chair for creatives

The right office chair can significantly improve back pain and overall well-being by balancing ergonomics and aesthetics at an affordable price point. [ more ]

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The Typo Office Chair Is Named After The Intentional Error Or Playful Detail On Its Spine - Yanko Design

An office chair should be comfortable, ergonomic, and aesthetic to promote productivity.

The Typo Office Chair by AMDL Circle stands out for its playful design, combining light timber with a colored metal structure. [ more ]

Developer Tech News

Backend Software Engineers are Designers Too - Developer Tech News

Backend developers are designers responsible for system design, architecture, and data structures.

Design involves making decisions to meet specific objectives, including aesthetics and functionality. [ more ]

Medium

To design is to seek truth

Re-framing search through conversation with ChatGPT

Unique aesthetic choices making statements in design [ more ]

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Contrasting Aesthetics

Appreciating art that rejects singular style but bridges many

The search for novelty and inspiration at the intersection of unrelated disciplines or styles [ more ]

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jQuery

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JavaScript libraries offer a wide range of functionalities and effects for web development. [ more ]

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Juxtapoz Magazine - Upkeep: Anne Buckwalter and Sarah Miska @ Micki Meng, San Francisco

The paintings in 'Upkeep' by Sarah Miska and Anne Buckwalter explore themes of maintenance, grooming, and control through a gendered lens. [ more ]

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This Portable Lamp With Its Innovative Rechargeable Bulb Was Designed For A Danish TV Show - Yanko Design

A well-designed lighting fixture should be portable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, adding an extra touch to any space it illuminates. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

one house design sculpts undulating silhouettes for fluid versatile workspace in shanghai

The Transaction Succeed Office by One House Design reimagines office space by combining multiple functional areas, emphasizing contemporary, minimalist design, and aesthetic contrasts. [ more ]

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Look Inside a Virginia "Frankenhouse" That Features Organic Shapes and Mobile Art - Washingtonian

The renovation of a mishmash home focused on balancing aesthetics with the homeowner's art collection and incorporating geometric shapes for visual interest. [ more ]

Design Milk

LG Verre Table Legs Are Meant to be Heard Rather Than Seen

Integrating high-quality sound into home decor can be challenging but is possible with innovative solutions like Verre's coffee table speakers. [ more ]

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atsushi shindo's LIMINAL installation radiates rhythmic light at salonesatellite 2024

LIMINAL by Atsushi Shindo transcends space and functionality, creating an ethereal and mesmerizing ambiance at Milan Design Week. [ more ]

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Gadgets

Nothing's Ear A Wireless Earbuds Are Bright, Stylish, and an Unbeatable Value

Looks aren't everything; aesthetics carry significance, especially for tech gadgets like Nothing's Ear A wireless earbuds. [ more ]

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Quirky wooden side tables bring delight with geometric holes like a kid's game - Yanko Design

Tables don't need traditional flat tops, can be designed with geometric holes for both function and aesthetics. [ more ]

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Japanese-inspired furniture line is made from recyclable, colorful fabric - Yanko Design

Sustainable design can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, inspired by natural and cultural elements. [ more ]

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dots stool by mmmdesignstudio splits into two plywood circle seats

The Dots Stool by mmmdesignstudio prioritizes conservation and efficiency, producing 4.5 times more units than traditional methods with the same material. [ more ]

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Jar blender concept brings both aesthetic and function - Yanko Design

Blending functionality and aesthetics in product design is a key focus for aspiring product designers, drawing inspiration from famous brands.

The concept design of a jar blender combines sleek industrial and minimalist aesthetics with functional elements like liquid level window and transparent blade section. [ more ]

Medium

Post-Neo-Brutalism: foreshadowing Figma's next aesthetic ethos

Solarpunk is emerging as a new design trend.

Figma, a popular design tool, is moving towards Solarpunk aesthetics. [ more ]

Design Milk

Experts Weigh in on the Nuances of Wallcoverings Fit to Print

Vision is a crucial sense in interior design, impacting aesthetic and energetic goals.

Utilizing wallpapers with color, pattern, and texture can evoke specific feelings and resonate with individuals' needs. [ more ]

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frank stephenson designs HALO's spaceflight capsule 'the aurora' in aluminum

Frank Stephenson's design for HALO's spaceflight capsule, The Aurora, embodies lightweight materials, spacious seating, and expansive viewing windows. [ more ]

Medium

There is a huge problem about Fake UI Designers

Browsing social networks is a key source of inspiration for many UI designers.

A concerning trend of 'fake' UI designers creating designs lacking functionality and meaning is emerging. [ more ]

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Redefining Honey Packaging with Sustainable Sophistication and Luxury - Yanko Design

Good packaging is crucial for product visibility and creating a lasting impression.

This innovative honey jar design combines functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability to promote a connection with nature. [ more ]

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Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Nothing Beats the Beauty of Essentials - Yanko Design

Smartphones focusing on thoughtful design and accessible technology

Nothing Phone (2a) features unique semi-transparent design and Glyph Interface [ more ]

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Wedged-shaped full metal keyboard is inspired by the Flatiron NYC landmark - Yanko Design

Computer keyboards are traditionally designed for utility rather than aesthetics.

The Icebreaker keyboard embraces a wedge shape and has built-in wrist support, resembling the iconic Flatiron Building in New York. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Understanding IP Matters: The Mysteries of Design Patents - Preventing Abuse Before It Happens

The number of granted design patents has tripled over the past 10 years.

Design patents are often undervalued but can provide significant benefits by forcing competitors to stop using a design. [ more ]

Medium

Need UI Inspiration? Discover 40 Button Styles That Pop!

Button styling in UI/UX design emphasizes the fusion of aesthetics and usefulness.

Different button styles can be used to distinguish between primary and secondary actions, and to create visual appeal. [ more ]

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Aesthetic air purifier concept also doubles as a stylish plant pot - Yanko Design

Air purifiers are traditionally designed and often look out of place in modern homes, sparking a demand for more aesthetically pleasing options.

FloraPur combines air purification with botanical elegance, offering a visually appealing and functional solution for indoor air quality. [ more ]

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Why Even Interior Designers Should Embrace LED Light Bulbs

LED light bulbs are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional incandescent bulbs, despite emitting a colder light.

Interior designers and individuals alike often face challenges in balancing aesthetics, functionality, and personal preferences when making design choices for spaces. [ more ]

Design Milk

10 Modern Homes With Living Trees Growing Inside

Biophilic design incorporates elements of nature in architecture and design for health benefits.

Indoor plants and trees enhance aesthetics and well-being in modern house designs. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

Marketing

These Gen Z-Approved Beauty Brands Tap Into Niche Aesthetics

Gen Z editors focus on trends in fashion and beauty.

Gen Z values aesthetics and unique beauty products. [ more ]

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Marketing

6 Design Tips to Make Your Brand Stand Out in Competitive Markets | Entrepreneur

Brands are revamping visual identities due to heightened consumer aesthetic awareness.

Outdated aesthetics can have financial implications, with customers expecting great design. [ more ]

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Ikea designed a new collection of beds, bowls, and toys for your pet. But only if they're a good boy

Innovative pet collection named Utsadd by Ikea for eat, sleep, play, and hide needs

Product development involved input from experts and pets over two years for functionality and aesthetics. [ more ]

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FreePower turns your beautiful stone countertop into a wireless charger - Yanko Design

Wireless chargers can be aesthetically unpleasing due to cables and design, but FreePower hides the technology inside stone countertops for a seamless look. [ more ]

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Cars

MTB Creator Fixes Beloved Car After Crash

Mountain bikers often rely on their cars to access trails on rough roads.

Repairing and maintaining a car for functionality over aesthetics is a practical choice for some mountain bikers. [ more ]

The Verge

Cyberpunk is out and solarpunk is in, according to Figma's CEO

Cyberpunk design is giving way to a more optimistic and humanistic solarpunk aesthetic.

Solarpunk emphasizes organic shapes, greenery, blending architecture with the environment, and a more natural and human-centered design approach. [ more ]

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Tekto F2 Bravo EDC Folding Knife Review: Sharp, Stylish, Satisfying - Yanko Design

Everyday Carry (EDC) items reflect the personality of the owner.

Tactical knives can be designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. [ more ]

Design You Trust

This Japanese Artist Creates Bizarre Thought-Provoking Illustrations With Gore Aesthetic

Sara's art combines grotesque and adorable elements in a modern anime-inspired style.

Her artwork features kawaii culture and eroguro horror, blending cuteness with gore to create an enchanting world. [ more ]

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The ultimate guide to choosing the right retaining wall design for your landscape

Retaining walls are essential for both aesthetics and structural integrity of a landscape.

Factors to consider when choosing a retaining wall design include its purpose and soil type. [ more ]

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An Artist Who Aims to Be as Eclectic as a Tumblr Feed

The artist Anthony Cudahy draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the internet and personal connections.

Cudahy strives to complete the majority of his work in one sitting, using a wet on wet process to create rich, jewel-tone aesthetics. [ more ]

Engadget

Digital life

Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality

Phone 2a combines solid components at a budget price, offering great value.

Nothing's Phone 2a design features '90s retro aesthetics with a modern twist, providing a unique and lightweight handset. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Books

Why you need to stop being a book cover design snob

Book cover design is subjective; what matters is if it fits the brief and complements the book's content.

Commercial appeal often drives book cover designs, even if they are not aesthetically pleasing to all. [ more ]

KnowYourMobile

3 Years In The Making, The Nothing Phone (2a) is Official

The Nothing Phone (2a) emphasizes design over performance, targeting the mid-range market.

Nothing is known for its unique design language and blending aesthetics with technological innovation. [ more ]

Design Milk

Mylle Mats Solves the Puzzle of Protecting Floors in Style

Mylle offers fashionable mat solutions for indoor and outdoor spaces.

The brand's founder redesigned floor mats with a focus on aesthetics and functionality. [ more ]

Design Milk

Essentials by Casetify Ripples With Earthly Tones

Phone cases reflect personality and style preferences

CASETiFY's Essentials collection focuses on both aesthetics and durability [ more ]

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Top 10 Portable Lighting Designs To Provide Illumination Wherever You Go - Yanko Design

Innovative lighting designs combine aesthetics with functionality and portability.

Japanese lantern candle and collapsible Tomori Lantern Kit offer unique features for enhancing living or working spaces. [ more ]

Independent

My favourite room: 'We did the back and lived in the front with a camping stove and air fryer' - The DIY couple behind this semi-d makeover

The Arts and Crafts movement focused on marrying function with beauty in house design.

Eimear O'Dowd and Stuart White created a functional, stylish, and elegant home through their renovation. [ more ]

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Fashion & style

JW Anderson show highlights designer's love of craft at London fashion week

Jonathan Anderson's latest collection showcases his love for craft through sculptural designs and intricate details.

Anderson aims for a more down-to-earth aesthetic, moving away from meme-dressing and drawing inspiration from nosy neighbors for his collection. [ more ]

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5 Home Office Design Tips from Jeremiah Brent that Will Revolutionize Your Work-from-Home Set-Up

Jeremiah Brent shares six tricks for designing a beautiful and functional home office. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Minimalism in UI design: Form follows function forever - LogRocket Blog

Minimalism prioritizes simplicity and focuses on essentials.

Less is more: the concept of minimalism emphasizes the effectiveness of reducing unnecessary elements. [ more ]

Medium

Elevating Web3 Design Experiences

Aesthetic-Usability Effect: Beautiful designs are perceived as more usable.

Doherty Threshold: Feedback within 400ms enhances productivity. [ more ]

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A Portable and Multifunctional Desk That Serves All Your Workspace Needs - Yanko Design

The Portable Compartment Desk Looha is a transformative workspace design that combines practicality and aesthetics.

The desk features portable wire compartments that can be customized to curate the workspace. [ more ]

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Luxury incense holder concept puts a premium spin on a simple design - Yanko Design

Using and managing incense sticks can be a hassle, but this design concept combines function and aesthetics into a single product.

The design incorporates a hidden drawer for holding reserve incense sticks and a hole for a lighter. [ more ]

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ROG Phone 8 at CES 2024 arrives with a simpler, more premium design - Yanko Design

Gaming phones differentiate themselves with over-the-top performance and aesthetics.

The ROG Phone 8 offers unparalleled gaming prowess, a powerful camera system, and durability. [ more ]

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