Explore the latest trends and insights in product design, offering inspiration and practical guides for designers and developers.
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 …
But the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.The indie folk band Bon Iver is known for doing things differently, and their latest album rollout for SABLE, fABLE is no exception. Moving beyond standard merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl records, the band has unveiled a truly unexpected collection of items. This includes specially designed flower bouquets, custom tattoos, …
Bold minimalism—now with a vitamin-packed twist. When it comes to branding nutritional beverages, companies often face a challenge: emphasize the science and ingredients, and you risk making the product look more like medicine than something refreshing. Coca-Cola’s vitaminwater has taken a completely different path with its recent redesign. Moving away from its earlier clinical appearance, …
As someone who considers the Muppet movies to be cinematic masterpieces, I’m always excited when The Jim Henson Company releases something new. While this collaboration with Monster Cereals might not be on the same scale as The Muppet Christmas Carol, its charm is impossible to ignore, perfectly capturing that unique Henson magic. The packaging for …
Wix, the popular website builder, is stepping into the visual design arena with a new platform called Wixel, directly taking on established players like Canva and Adobe Express. Built with artificial intelligence at its core, Wixel promises a point-and-click level of simplicity for creating graphics. The company, which built its reputation on making website coding …
A great free logo maker lets you jump into logo design without spending a dime. These tools empower you to create a distinctive mark for your business at no upfront cost. While you’ll typically achieve a more polished result with professional software or by hiring a designer, a free logo creator is a perfect starting …
The iPhone has always centered on making communication seamless, and with iOS 17, Apple has doubled down on enhancing this core experience—especially when it comes to Stickers. While iOS already let you pull a subject from a photo to turn into a sticker, iOS 17 takes things up a notch: now you can use Live …