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Coffee
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

The Best Coffee Mugs, From Hasami to Heath Ceramics

The right coffee mug combines essential functional traits like heat retention and durability with distinctive design personality and sentimental value.
Fashion & style
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Issey Miyake Just Made Sunglasses With Eight Lenses - Yanko Design

Issey Miyake Eyes' UROKO sunglasses feature eight lenses inspired by Japanese ceramic artist Shoji Kamoda's scale-like pottery patterns, challenging conventional two-lens eyewear design through intentional artistic collaboration and functional engineering.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Skip the Chocolate: 5 Design-Centric Gifts That'll Actually Get Used - Yanko Design

Chocolate disappears in minutes, leaving nothing but an empty wrapper and fleeting satisfaction. The best gifts aren't consumed and forgotten; they become daily companions that elevate ordinary moments into something special. Design-centric objects strike that perfect balance between aesthetic beauty and genuine utility, transforming mundane tasks into opportunities for delight. These aren't decorative dust collectors destined for a forgotten shelf. They're thoughtfully crafted tools that earn their place in everyday life through both visual appeal and practical performance.
Gadgets
#kitchen-design
#furniture-design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
8 months ago

5 Minimalist Appliances & Tools Every Modern Chef Needs: Upgrade Your Kitchen In June 2025 - Yanko Design

The best minimalist kitchen tools are the best not simply because of their ornamentation, but for the way they distill complex tasks into simple, satisfying routines.
Cooking
fromArchDaily
9 months ago

Folly at Fair Hill / Rever & Drage Architects

While its appearance certainly transcends its practical purpose and exceeds the scope of conventional garden structures, the main volume still houses functional spaces.
Dining
fromArchDaily
10 months ago

Slow Rhythm Apartment / KC Design Studio

The transformation of three rooms into four considers comfort and functionality, ensuring that the design enhances living habits despite limited space.
Renovation
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