Category: Product Design

Admit you don’t own a TV, and people tend to give you that sideways “are you serious?” look. “But what do you do for fun?” they’ll gush. “How do you even unwind?” When my wife and I moved into our little cottage—think cozy, Hobbit-like charm, not sprawling space—we left our old TV at her parents’ …

Let’s be clear: We’re total Lego lovers. We even named the Lego brick one of those everyday items that’s actually a design masterpiece, and over the years, we’ve happily shared deals on some of our favorite sets. But I’ve got to say it— the backlash against Lego’s newly announced Star Wars Death Star set? Totally …

Few tech gadgets manage to shape fashion trends—but headphones are a different story. Since they sit front and center on your head, their design matters just as much as how they perform. Let’s be real: while sound quality and features like active noise cancellation will always be top factors in your buying decision, how a …

Since I moved into my charming little “Hobbit-style” cottage, I’ve struggled with a simple question: where on earth do I put a TV? But lately, that question has shifted to something bigger: do I even want a TV anymore? It might sound crazy to some, but after living without one for the past few months, …

A recently rediscovered video from 2010 shows the Apple founder explaining why he rejected the idea of putting a touch screen on a laptop. At the iPad’s launch event, Jobs didn’t hold back: “We’ve done tons of user testing on this, and it turns out it doesn’t work. Touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical. …

Tesla has never been a brand to shy away from bold—and often divisive—design choices. While the company has its ardent supporters, even they would acknowledge a history of missteps. The Cybertruck, for instance, has become a magnet for criticism, from its hard-to-see tail lights and issues in snowy weather to reports of parts detaching while …

When designers decide to break the rules, even the most ordinary household items can become something extraordinary. Here’s the proof. Take a look around your home. You’re surrounded by everyday objects so familiar they’ve become practically invisible—your light bulbs, your corkscrew, your coat hooks. But what happens when a designer looks at these items and …

I’ve seen the damage firsthand—and it’s not pretty. Update, Sept. 23: As someone who takes digging into tech rumors seriously, I made the five-minute walk from my office to my local Apple Store today to separate fact from hype. Is “scratch gate” just another overblown social media storm? Spoiler: It’s not. Take a look at …