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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Can you solve it? The forgotten Dutch invention that created the modern world

Cornelis Corneliszoon's 1593 mechanised sawmill converted rotary motion into coordinated reciprocating and feed motions, dramatically accelerating shipbuilding and enabling Dutch maritime and economic dominance.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

The Humble Dustbin Hasn't Changed in a Century. Until Now. - Yanko Design

Pulli Bin was created to make trash removal effortless. By studying how people of all abilities interact with traditional trash cans, the Pulli team uncovered a fundamental flaw: lifting full trash bags creates strain and often leads to tearing. Pulli Bin reimagines this experience with dual front-opening doors that open outwards, eliminating the need for upward lifting and setting a new standard for ease and usability
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