Here at YD, we’re always coming across super cool and powerful automotive designs, but somehow the conceptual ones seem to take the cake. And we’ve really encountered some amazing automotive designs recently Each automotive design was cutthroat and innovative, bringing in something that we don’t usually see in the market. From killer speed to dashing good looks, to impenetrable safety standards, every automotive we featured at YD broke some design barrier for us, and hopefully, they did the same for you as well. Hence, we’ve curated a collection of automotive designs that we feel were the best of the lot.  Each of these drool-worthy automobile concepts is mercilessly pushing the boundaries of the automotive industry.

1. Diode

Dubbed Diode, this visually intriguing e-bike concept is created by Tien Hung, and it features a super cool neo-minimalistic design that celebrates the future of the electric power train. The bike has an aesthetic which is almost invisible, except for one singular horizontal pillar, which runs gently from the dashboard to the taillight, accentuated by a massive battery module underneath it. The bike is also equipped with a powerful rear-wheel drivetrain and a comfy seat.

2. Polestar 8

Designed by Turin-based Salvatore Ville – this is the Polestar 8. It is an SUV concept that beautifully embraces minimalism but with an interesting twist. Vurin imparted the car with a powerful and dominating silhouette, instead of only clean surfaces. This menacing automotive looks like the Polestar 3 on steroids! It features a wider and more brutish design. It does maintain a clean design but with a more roguish personality.

3. Mercedes-Benz Dresscode

The Mercedes-Benz Dresscode is the epitome of iconic luxury and encapsulates it through the shapes of collars and rich volumes and of a formal dress. If you observe the hypercar, you’ll notice that it mimics the form of a white shirt with a tie on top, and a black jacket placed over it. The white sections serve as the shirt with the edged surfaces, while the black body that covers the car reminds you of a jacket. The doors have been created to resemble the process of taking off a suit!

4. Palladio

Dubbed Palladio, this concept for a hybrid yacht is designed to be ultra-light and can speed up to 55 knots maximum. It looks straight out of a sci-fi movie set in water and features a futuristic, mouth-shaped, avant-garde design that gives the impression that a pod is cruising through the waters. The yacht is made from carbon fiber propelled via twin Castoldi jets, and powered by two FTP engines.

5. H-Box

Dubbed the H-Box, this conceptual automotive design converts a car into a box-like machine. It is a two-seater model with chairs that are placed at the back of the cabin. However, you still need to pay attention to the manual control form in this car, unlike most self-driving automotive concepts. The driver’s seat can be moved forward to handle the steering if needed. This creates an even bigger gap between the two seats, which is great for two people who want their own space in the car.

6. Swift Pod

The Swift Pod looks like a massive motorcycle that stands on two wheels only! And this innovative automotive has such a unique shape to hold two adult-sized beds inside, one on each side of the triangle. Besides having two beds, it also houses two chairs, amenities, and the vehicle’s hardware and different bits. This is a fascinating mode of transport that lets you sleep through your commute or journey if you wish to.

7. MOQBA

Named MOQBA, this innovative conceptual design is a dynamic mix of a bike and an e-scooter. This fascinating automotive can climb stairs! It was created to be a next-gen mobility ride for users who may have difficulty with mobility. You can ride this unconventional automotive on four independent legs with wheel extensions. The MOQBA is intended to be a one-of-a-kind and exceptional mini mecha of the future.

8. BMW Motorrad CH4 Superbike

Called the BMW Motorrad CH4 Superbike – this exceptional café racer is designed by Sabino Leerentvled, and it is a ride fit for Tony Stark and his quests to take on the bad guys. The superbike has an aerodynamic geometric shape and big fat wheels which offer it a high-speed adrenaline rush. The bike truly has a massive Tony Stark influence, and it would look amazing zipping through the crowded streets in pursuit of the bad guys.

9. Apple iCar

Dubbed the Apple iCar – this conceptual automotive concept has a luxurious supercar-inspired appeal to it. It has influences of the Audi R8 and the lesser-known Lamborghini Asterion in the iCar. The automotive has an aggressive, speedy silhouette, stunning headlights and taillights, and a rounded back. It features an Apple logo on the front, and each wheel is equipped with stunning rims with the Apple logos on them.

10. Yamaev’s Scooter Concept

This tricycle scooter concept is made up of a unique rectangular side profile that gently pierces through the air, in the same manner a credit card would swipe through a payment machine. The scooter also features a wheel setup with a large front wheel which covers the scooter’s transparent cockpit. The cockpit is bubble-shaped, and it has two rear wheels which separate at lower speeds to provide stability. The wheels also combine at higher speeds for maneuverability.

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Never underestimate how crucial great office furniture can be to a workspace! We spend the majority of our day sitting on our office chairs or typing away on our desks whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, these pieces of furniture need to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And we’ve curated a collection of furniture designs that meet all these criteria. From the ultimate task chair for you to a minimal cubicle-like furniture system – these innovative furniture designs are not only great for maintaining a healthy posture, but are also super comfy to work on, and will perfectly match the interiors of your modern office. Enjoy!

1. Coffin Chair

Shaped like a coffin, this interesting-looking office chair captures the emotions you feel regarding your dead-end corporate job. It is a unique and innovative chair for those who are quite stressed with their jobs but cannot leave. This allows them to process their emotions in a healthy manner.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair completely captures the feelings you may experience as you go through another tedious workday. It encapsulates the sense of mundaneness and exhaustion you feel as you sit through another dreary meeting that could have quite easily been an email!

What we like

• Inspired by a painting, giving it an artistic context
• Captures the emotions of a dead-end job perfectly

What we dislike

• Lacks cozy cushioning, so not a good option for sitting for long periods of time

2. Plenum Cabin

Created by Jaime Hayon for the Danish brand Fritz Hansen, the Plenum Cabin provides comfy spaces to work in corporate offices. The cabins have been designed to function as meeting spots for informal meetings, and they serve as integral focal points in office spaces.

Why is it noteworthy?

“With Plenum Cabin, my aim was to craft a space within a space – a haven for intimate conversations and informal gatherings,” said Hayon. “It’s not just a cabin – it’s an invitation to connect, to share, and to experience the best of human interaction in the workplace.” And the cabin really does function as a comfy and private oasis to work in.

What we like

• Features a table, an internal cable management system, and an integrated screen

What we dislike

• Space-consuming design, not intended for offices with space constraints

3. Flow Wall Desk

Called the Flow Wall Desk, this intriguing furniture design is intended to be an excellent piece of office furniture for spaces that don’t have too much space. It features a sustainable and simple design philosophy, and it is quite decorative as well, besides having great functionality.

Why is it noteworthy?

You can store and fold up the Flow Wall Desk, allowing it to look like a piece of art on your wall, when you’re not working on it. It looks like a ‘spiraling caterpillar’ when you unfold it!

What we like

• Has a flatpack form
• It can be easily stored away

What we dislike

• Folding and unfolding the desk whenever you need to use it means we can’t have a constant setup

4. Accessible Office Furniture Concept

This office furniture concept merges mechanisms that will be needed by people from all walks of life. This innovative chair shifts forward to facilitate moving from the chair to a wheelchair, a feature that is used in cars made for accessibility.

Why is it noteworthy?

This unique concept involves a motorized track running across the ceiling, like trains on a rail. This ensures that the person doesn’t have to move around, the furniture will help move them around. A desk was also created, and it pivots and slides in and out as needed, like the chairs.

What we like

• Features a smart glass that goes opaque if the person needs privacy

What we dislike

• It is currently a concept, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a tangible product

5. Typo Chair

Dubbed the Typo Chair, this unique chair is minimal yet quite powerful. It is designed by AMDL Circle for the furniture brand Mara, and what makes it stand out is its playful bent form, which functions as a one-of-a kind and quite an uncommon element in furniture design.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Typo Chair is an ergonomic furniture design equipped with a light timber base. It features a gentle curve, which allows the chair to stand apart from other conventional chair designs. The cure is the star feature of the entire furniture piece.

What we like

• The wooden and colored metal elements contrast to form a dynamic silhouette
• The gentle curve adds some depth and character to an otherwise simple chair

What we dislike

• There seems to be no option for customization, which can be inconvenient for some users

6. Qyos

Designed by the Spanish furniture brand Acitu, the Qyos is their first acoustic meeting pod. Qyos was designed to function as “islands of privacy”, allowing employees to work in peace without being disrupted by the rest of the office environment. The pods function as meeting spaces to boost productivity and focus better.

Why is it noteworthy?

The cabins are modular and sound-insulated cabins that were designed by Actiu’s research and development team. They’re excellent for making calls or completing tasks that require all your focus and attention.

What we like

• Offers an escape from noisy office spaces
• Can be easily put together and assembled

What we dislike

• There are similar designs on the market, it has nothing too exciting to set it apart

7. Anthros Task Chair

Dubbed the Anthros Task Chair, this one-of-a-kind task chair is designed with a wholly fresh approach. The chair was made using scientific evidence and research, creating a furniture design that improves your posture, minimizes pain points, helps you focus better, and boosts productivity.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Anthros team observed wheelchair users and worked with them, to understand the importance of right seating. They used this invaluable experience to form a novel way to modern task chair.

What we like

• The chair features 4D armrests, so you can adjust the height, pivot angle, and depth

What we dislike

• Learning how to operate the chair can be a bit complicated

8. Catifa Carta

Say hello to the Catifa Carta – a lovely sustainable chair with a minimal ethos. The chair is built from dozens of sheets of paper, or specifically PaperShell – an innovation material created by transforming paper into a wood-like material. The end result is a functional and sleek office chair!

Why is it noteworthy?

The wood-like material has a lot of benefits to it. It is rigid, stable, and also quite charming to look at. The material is created by using wood-by products such as sawdust, chips, and waste wood such as the fallen branches from forests. This novel paper-like material is a sustainable alternative to plastic, wood, or fiber composites.

What we like

• PaperShell has certain natural imperfections which imparts eah chair with a unique characteristic

What we dislike

• Not sure how effective the ergonomics of the chair are for sitting for longer durations of time

9. Eto Desk

Designed by Australian designer Tom Fereday for the furniture brand King, the Eto Desk includes minimal angles and smart integrated accessories. The desk is an excellent option for your home office or even a corporate home, although its minimal and subtle looks make it a great contender for your home office.

Why is it noteworthy?

The desk is quite sleek and minimal and includes an aluminum frame and a timber veneer top that is available in three finishes – Smoked Oak, American Walnut, and Congo.

What we like

• The desk is slim and equipped with accessible storage for your stationery

What we dislike

• Aesthetics are a bit simple and unassuming, which may not be preferred by some. They could have worked on the aesthetics a little more

10. Lives Post + Beam workspace

Created by the Japanese furniture brand Okamura, the Lives Post + Beam workspace is created to be a flexible + versatile workspace for modern-day offices. The offices are designed to be comfortable and interactive spaces where co-workers can work and engage with one another, creating new ideas and fostering growth.

Why is it noteworthy?

The workspace is designed with a frame and sliding wall panels, and these panels are customizable, allowing users to customize square frames with fixed or moveable panels that can be attached to the top rail.

What we like

• Allows companies to create personalized workspaces catering to the needs of their employees

What we dislike

• It’s not available yet, so we don’t know how the final design will turn out to be

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Portugal’s Madeiguinco designed its latest tiny home offering – the Pego. In a world where tiny homes reign supreme, it is tough to create one that truly stands out, but by fostering woodworking expertise and building timber dwellings, Madeguincho managed to offer us something new and refreshing. The Pego is a compact tiny home that is designed to accompany you on your adventures into the wild with the help of a solar panel setup. The tiny home is pretty small and compact, but you shouldn’t judge the dwelling by its size, because it does pack a punch with its functionality and utility.

Designer: Madeiguinco

The Pego tiny home features a length of 16 feet, which is quite small for a European tiny home. Based on a double-axle trailer and finished in wood, the home perfectly presents the firm’s wonderful craftsmanship. The home is finished in wood both inside and outside, and the craftsmanship is reflected in the shutters on the windows, and in the doors that close up the house. The home is topped with solar panels, which keep it powered up, irrespective of where it is placed. The tiny home also has a standard RV-style hookup.

You can enter the home via double glass doors. The floor space is mostly taken up by a combined living room/kitchen area. This includes a massive L-shaped sofa with integrated storage, a sink, cabinetry, an electric cooktop, and storage space. The space also includes a mini wood-burning stove, much like the ones you use while camping in a tent.

The ground floor of the Pego tiny home includes a bathroom that is equipped with a shower, sink, and toilet. The bathroom features a secondary door that offers access to the outdoors, which is quite an unusual feature. The tiny home is amped with only one bedroom which can be accessed using a fixed wooden ladder. The bedroom room has a typical tiny home loft-style setup, partnered up with a low ceiling. There is sufficient space for a double bed.

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It’s really quite extraordinary how there is a wonderful LEGO build for almost everything out there. Whether it’s a bowl of ramen, a scene from the show Friends, or even the Batmobile – honestly you can find LEGO’s adorable tendrils creeping almost everywhere, and we absolutely love it! So, it is a given that LEGO will eventually find itself in the prestigious and beautiful world of art. In this collection of LEGO builds, we’ve curated LEGO creations based on iconic paintings! From da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the iconic Greate Wave of Kanagawa – we’ve curated a collection of beautiful LEGO builds inspired by tremendous works of art.

1. The Great Wave Of Kanagawa

One of the most iconic and beloved paintings in the art world is The Great Wave of Kanagawa. It is a significant and precious hallmark of Japan’s Ukioy-e art movement, and LEGO Art has recreated a LEGO version utilizing plastic blocks and a brick count of 1810 pieces. The piece includes a special brick with the artist Hokusai’s signature. The build includes multiple dot-shaped bricks which impart the painting with a pointillism effect.

2. Girl With A Pearl Earring

Made from 1619 LEGO bricks, the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ LEGO build perfectly replicates the painting, and has some actual depth to it. Since LEGO bricks were used to build the piece, it does lack some of the finer details, but this is what makes it even more charming and unique. The girl in the build has the same blue and yellow headscarf, and a contemplative expression paired up with the pretty pearl earring which is the star feature of the painting.

3. The Scream

Edvard Munch’s The Scream painting was converted into an intriguing LEGO build! It perfectly captures the anxiety and fear Munch wanted to create in his painting, around 130 years ago. Created by LEGO builder Spacemanship, the build is made using 2999 pieces. He wanted to give people suffering from anxiety an outlet or channel for their emotions, and he really did a great job with this LEGO kit. The LEGO Ideas submission garnered a 10,000 votes milestone, and will soon be converted into a buyable LEGO kit.

4. The Portrait of a Woman in a Hat

Made by LEGO user Mecesoo, this intriguing brick-based portrait captures and recreates the essence of Picasso’s stroke by using colorful plastic bricks instead. The portrait is built using 1070 bricks without any loose bricks or collisions. The build is almost true in size to the original, hence serving as a brilliant replica. The painting is teamed up with a Minifigure of Picasso, an easel with his canvas on it, as well as two Picasso quotes with the artist’s signature.

5. LEGO Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Van Gogh’s sunflowers become quite popular on Instagram, garnering a whole lot of attention. And LEGO master builder Chi Hsin Wei converted it into a stunning LEGO rendition. The pretty MOC includes a frame, and a fantastic three-dimensional rendition of the painting, with the flowers popping out of the canvas, and welcoming you with their simple beauty and charm.

6. The Starry Night

The Starry Night LEGO Set is based on Vincent van Gogh’s namesake painting. It is a 3D representation of the iconic oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. The build is another product of a LEGO designer’s imagination being put into production, and being converted to reality from an idea. This final production set is up for purchase, and LEGO lovers can create their own Starry Night recreation.

7. Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is brought to LEGO life with the LEGO® Art Mona Lisa (31213) painting building kit. You can recreate your own interpretation of da Vinci’s iconic painting. It features a bluer hue to reflect the colors that were used by da Vinci around 500 years ago, before paint evolved and changed with time. It serves as a beautiful wall art, or even as a lovely home decor gift for art lovers.

8. Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe Portrait

The LEGO Art 31197 Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe is for all the Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe fans out there! This fascinating set lets you recreate Andy Warhol’s famous pop art portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Once completed, the build features an exclusive signature tile and can be displayed as art on a wall or shelf. You are able to reproduce and recreate the iconic, mass-reproduced piece of pop art from the 1960s.

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Does your mum work from home, while also managing your chaotic home and your entire family?! Well, then she’s a superhero, like all mums, because they’re truly the masters of multitasking. And if you have a mum who handles the corporate world from the comforts of her home office, while also ensuring everyone in the house doesn’t go insane, we’ve found a couple of products to help her with the former. These ingenious products make for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for all the WFH mommies! These thoughtful, well-designed and quality products will improve her work routine and productivity, while also helping her maintain a clearer and more streamlined mindset. From a pen that floats in the air and defies gravity to a fashionable AirPods necklace that ensures your mom never loses her AirPods again – these innovative and functional WFH accessories are excellent gifts for all the hardworking mums out there!

1. Levitating Pen 3.0

One of the most important accessories on someone’s desk is their pen, and this Mother’s Day you can gift your mom a pen that isn’t simply a writing instrument but is a symbol of creative potential and innovation. Called the Levitating Pen 3.0, this sleek and sharp pen defies gravity and features a unique appearance with a spacecraft-like appearance, and the ability to float in the air! Doubling also as a fidget spinner, a statement piece and functional design, this pen is sure to command attention on even Zoom calls.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Levitating Pen 3.0 is unlike your ordinary office supply. It merges cutting-edge technology with a sleek, good-looking, and minimalist design. The pen balances at a 60-degree angle, and it even gently bobs in place, making note-taking a unique and awe-spiring experience.

What we like

• The pen utilizes a magnetic field to levitate and spin, forming an intriguing visual effect
• Offers a writing experience that is seamless, durable, and premium
• The holder is redesigned to be more streamlined than ever

What we dislike

• Although the pen is quite fascinating, it can be deemed a hassle to keep the pen refills handy for prolonged use.

2. Orbitkey Nest

Called the Orbitkey Nest, this little desk organizer is a reinvented version of the stationery box. It serves as a home for your desk accessories and everyday essentials – ranging from your pencils and erasers to your EDC too. It is an excellent option for your mum to store her chargers, AirPods, hard disks, SD cards, pen drives, and more, especially if she finds herself battling with a messy desk often.

Why is it noteworthy?

The nest holds and store your tech essentials, while also ensuring the desk is well-organized and neat. It is a great tool to facilitate productivity and ensure a clutter-free mind. The upper surface features a slight indentation, which can store keys or a watch, while a dedicated zone functions as a wireless charger for phones.

What we like

• Made from top-grain leather upper, polycarbonate shell, and a nylon fabric base layer, giving it a clean and sophisticated appearance

What we dislike

• The overall size maybe small for some owners and we would have liked a bigger size option was made available.

3. MagBoard Clipboard

Dubbed the MagBoard Clipboard, this innovative notepad/clipboard hybrid is designed for anyone working from home, who needs to integrate adaptability and efficiency into their work schedule. The flexible and minimal product is an excellent Mother’s Day present for your mum if she is a remote worker. It features a magnet and lever mechanism that holds loose sheets safely and securely in one place.

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Why is it noteworthy?

If your mum is bored of typical notepads, then the MagBoard Clipboard is a good option for her. It has a unique design that works well for the environment of a home office, allowing her to take notes without the constraints of a traditional notebook.

What we like

• The clipboard utilizes magnets and levers to hold and release papers
• It has a lightweight and compact form, making it ideal for use at home or on the go

What we dislike

• It works well with specific page sizes, so may not be able to cater to everyone’s needs

4. Fidget Cube

If your mum is a chronic fidgeter, and you often find her fidgeting away with random objects on her desk, then it may be time to gift her something that has been designed for ‘fidgeting’. Dubbed the Fidget Cube, this unusually addictive yet high-quality desk toy is designed to help users focus. It features six sides, and each side has something for your mum to fidget with, and calm her overworked mind.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Fidget Cube includes six versatile sides, and the different sides have something different for you to do. There is – Click, Glide, Flip, Breathe, Roll, and Spin. The Click side lets the clicker in your mom out, as she doesn’t need to click on any pens anymore. With the glide action, she can enjoy the gliding action of this joystick.

What we like

• It is available in ten different color schemes, so you can pick the one your mum would like
• Helps in focusing and streamlining thoughts

What we dislike

• Fidgeting isn’t considered a positive activity by everyone, so the product may not be appreciated by some people

5. The Note

Quite simply called the Note, this little note-taking accessory is the perfect product for all work-from-home moms. The Note is essentially a compact desk whiteboard that lets you swiftly take down notes with ease and efficiency. And it doesn’t function as your everyday note-taker, no, it has a few innovative tricks up its sleeve to elevate your dreary workday.

Why is it noteworthy?

If your mum spends a lot of hours in her home office, and yet somehow manages to brilliantly manage your home and family, then having a whiteboard that lets her keep track of her tasks and daily routine is an absolute godsend. This unique whiteboard can be easily flipped over or twisted, providing abundant space to write down her notes. One side of the board has a dotted grid surface to help with diagrams, while the other side is plain, or you could even have the same design on both sides.

What we like

• The Note is equipped with a multi-purpose vertical screen to view the time, manage your appointments, and keep an eye on the calendar

What we dislike

• The screen doesn’t support showing videos, which is a function that can be important in certain people’s fields of work

6. ASMR Zen Ball

Does work stress get to your mum quite a bit? Well, then gifting her this compact little ball could be the ideal Mother’s Day present. Dubbed the ASMR Zen Ball, this unique little design merges natural and engineered elements to form an intriguing space-inspired design which offers a tranquil and calming experience to users. It features a meteorite-inspired porous surface that swiftly absorbs aroma oils.

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Why is it noteworthy?

Crafted from genuine volcanic stone and matte aluminum alloy, the Zen Balls functions as a fidget toy as well, providing users with an interactive yet meditative experience, allowing them to foster a relationship with the natural energy of the earth. It is a useful and valuable addition to your mum’s desk space, allowing her to take breaks from work, and regulate her stress levels.

What we like

• Serves as a fidget toy, offering sensory stimulation, and distracting users from stressful thoughts

What we dislike

• If the ball is not attached to the base, it could start rolling due to accidental bumps

7. The Modular Bottle

Sitting at your work desk all day can often make you forget to keep drinking your water. And if you’re mum is one of those people, then you may want to gift her the Modular Bottle this Mother’s Day! Called TMB or The Modular Bottle, this bottle tends to meet drinking requirements in every kind of situation. Whether someone’s working at home, driving to work, or even heading to the gym. The bottle will cater to your mum’s different drinking needs!

Why is it noteworthy?

The interior of the bottle is made using durable borosilicate glass, providing drinks with the perfect taste, no matter how many times the bottle is used. This also makes the bottle quite easy to clean. The mid-section of the bottle is translucent so you can easily make out how much liquid is left inside.

What we like

• It has an Infusion Module Add-On for tea and fruits
• It has quite a large opening, making it easy to clean
• There is a secret compartment for snacks

What we dislike

• Since it is a glass bottle, it is easily breakable and must be handled with care

8. AirPods/AirPods Pro Neck Strap

If your mum is obsessed with her AirPods or AirPods Pro and needs them throughout her workday to attend to important calls or to listen to essential media, well then this clever little neck strap may be for her. This AirPods/AirPods Pro Neck Strap will ensure that she never loses them, and they’re always close to her heart. They’re also great for when she is commuting or moving around and needs easy access to them.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The neck strap is made up of a woven necklace, that ensures your AirPods are around your neck at all times. It merges fashion, good looks, and practicality to create an innovative Apple accessory with a patented One-Click Magnetic Lock, which keeps your mum’s earbuds safe and secure.

What we like

• Eliminates the risk of losing your AirPods, especially if you are on the move
• Provides easy and quick access to your AirPods

What we dislike

• Since they’re attached to a necklace, the AirPods are easily exposed to damage, dirt, and weather elements

9. BetterBack

If your mum is sitting at her work desk in her home office all day long, then she is bound to suffer from some back pain. And if you want your mum to take better care of her back and posture, well then you better get her the BetterBack! The BetterBack provides instant relief from back pain. It lets the user sit effortlessly in the perfect posture, not only easing back pain but also helping to prevent it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The BetterBack features a lightweight and portable design, and it successfully makes every chair ergonomic. Your mum simply needs to wear it for 15 minutes a day, and it retrains her body’s default posture, allowing her to stand or sit properly without the BetterBack, in turn improving her posture.

What we like

• Stabilizes the pelvis, and restores the spine’s natural curvature, in turn providing lumbar supports

What we dislike

• You cannot clip it to your waist, so it can be a pain to stand up and sit down with it

10. Light-Up Desk Lamp

This desk lamp is called the Light-Up Desk Lamp, and quite interestingly, it is inspired by the story of a light switch, which according to the designer has more meaning when it is turned on, than when it illuminates a space. The designer believes that turning on the switch indicates a new beginning, which leads to the creation of the Light-Up Lamp. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift to give your mum this Mother’s Day, right?

Why is it noteworthy?

The Light-Up Lamp is designed to get your mum into ‘work mode’, the minute the lamp is switched on. The lamp doesn’t really have a very complicated design. It is simple and focused and aims to create a seamless work environment the second it is switched on. It doesn’t have any sudden color changes or any odd flickers.

What we like

• It is designed to enhance productivity
• It is also an excellent table organizer, as you can hold up sticky notes on it

What we dislike

• It is a tall and bulky design, so it will occupy some precious real estate on your desk. Not the most compact desk lamp on the market

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Tiny homes have a lot of perks to them, but one of the veritable cons is that they aren’t too great for hosting. These compact homes can make it uncomfortable and stuffy to have friends over, however, this is where Baluchon’s Mirasol home comes to the rescue. Although it features a compact size, it still lets you socialize with your friends comfortably, since it has a guest sleeping area and a kitchen that extends to form an outdoor bar. Pretty cool, right?!

Designer: Baluchon

Founded on a double-axle trailer, Mirasol features a length of 20 feet and it is clad in red cedar with an aluminum accenting. The interior of the home is finished in ash and spruce, and it is powered by a standard RV-style hookup. The home also has a terrace along its exterior which was set up after the pictures were taken. This terrace teams up with the drop-down bar outside to extend the living space quite a bit, letting the owner host some cool parties! The kitchen also has operable windows allowing the host to pass food and drinks with ease. The exterior also includes a small detachable pantry on one wall, allowing food and drinks to be cooled outside.

The interior of the house has plenty of glazing, creating an airy and spacious home with a light-filled ambiance. The living room includes a large L-shaped sofa bed which serves as a guest sleeping area. There is some storage space as well. The kitchen contains a breakfast bar with stool seating for two, as well as a sink, oven, small fridge, two-burner propane-powered stove, cabinetry, and some shelving. This space is connected to a compact bathroom with a toilet and shower.

However, the Mirasol tiny home only has one bedroom which can be accessed via a removable ladder. The bedroom is like most bedrooms seen in tiny homes. It has a typical loft-style interior amped with a low ceiling and a double bed. The exact pricing of the Mirasol tiny home is unknown, but usually Baluchon’s models start at $91,000 USD.

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Mother’s Day is only a couple of days away, and this is the one day in the year when we get to shower some extra love on our moms and make them feel super special – although this should be every day. If you’re looking for a functional gift that’ll make her everyday life just a little bit easier then you’ve reached the right spot. We’ve curated a collection of tiny yet power-packed product designs that are thoughtful, functional and pretty effective at getting daily tasks done. They truly pack a punch with their unmatched utility, attention to detail, and not to mention their insanely good looks. In today’s world where space constraints are a major issue, we need belongings that occupy minimum space while doing their job perfectly

1. Pocket Everlasting Metal Pencil

Meet the Pocket Everlasting Metal Pencil – a unique pencil with a Wacom-like stylus with a tip you don’t need to sharpen or replace. The Pocket Everlasting Metal Pencil is a unique and innovative pencil that allows you to focus on the task at hand – whether it is drawing, sketching, or writing. It has a small compact form, which makes it easy to carry around with you and needs no sharpening. Best of all, it comes with a cover to keep from any accidental scratch marks ruining your bag.

Click Here to Buy Now: $18 $19.95 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The octagonal shaft of the pencil is made from aluminum, and it features a special alloy core. This may give the impression that it could leave heavy grooves on the paper, but instead, it draws like an actual pencil, and the tip doesn’t even wear down even after making many marks.

What we like

• Features a metal core (graphite and alloy), not a clay or charcoal one, so it wears away quite slowly while remaining sharp
• Delivers upto 10 miles worth of scribbles

What we dislike

• If you use smudging techniques, it is not the preferred pen for you, as it doesn’t smear or smudge like normal graphite

2. Nothing N(pod) 1

Dubbed the Nothing Npod (1), this resurrected iPod by Shreyansh Onial and Aditya Pandharpure is created to be a tribute to Apple’s beloved iconic iPod Shuffle with Nothing’s signature transparent aesthetic and glyph interaction. It perfectly merges the design elements of Apple and Nothing, making for a cool little design for your mom to listen to music to in her free time, and given the minimal interface, it’ll be a breeze to use. Be it while walking, listening to her favourite audiobook/podcast, cooking, working out or doing a random chores, this tiny gadget is sure to be her one thing she cannot do without!

Why is it noteworthy?

It features a signature control panel on the front, as well as a matching circular glyph interface on the back, truly functioning as a fan-made reinterpretation of the iPod Shuffle. It also has a wireless charging coil on the back, as well as a USB-C charger on the bottom.

What we like

• Perfectly combines the design language of Apple and Nothing to create a unique audio device
• Minimal size, maximum output

What we dislike

• It doesn’t have a pocket clip so you cant attach it to your clothes

3. Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set

Named the Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set, this tiny design is the ultimate relaxation-inducing product for your mom. It recreates the smell and experience of an enchanting and relaxing outdoor fire. After a long day of battling with the world, this is the ideal design to help your mum relax, unwind and add some wonder to her space.

Click Here to Buy Now: $89 $99 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The miniature hardwood is extracted from branches that are meant to be thrown away. They emit a smoky smell which burnt on the stainless steel oven. You can add a few drops of essential oils to create the aroma of the Mt.Hakusan trees, providing an excellent outdoor scent.

What we like

• You can use them as a cooking or heating tool by adding wood
• Can easily be kept as an aroma diffuser to match any space

What we dislike

• Requires small pieces of wood of specific sizes

4. AirTag Carabiners

These AirTag Carabiners are unlike typical old carabiners. They are a new and upgraded version of metal carabiners, as they are precision-made with a non-bulky and lightweight form. These carabiners are portable and pretty easy to carry around, as well as easy to use and operate, ensuring your mom never really loses her keys!

Click Here to Buy Now: $107 $119 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

Meticulously handcrafted, the carabiners provide durability and sturdiness. Each carabiner is quite unique, as manufacturing conditions can alter the final product, forming a new design every single time.

What we like

• Produced from premium-quality metal by hand
• The Duralumin composite alloy used is suitable for use in water, making it an essential on rainly days

What we dislike

• Attaching and detaching the carabiner isn’t the most easy and user-friendly task

5. Nike LED Mask

This conceptual Nike LED mask is perfect for some Mother’s Day grooming! This Nike LED mask is a unique conceptual design that allows users to take care of their skin, without visiting a facility to pamper their skin. It is a refreshing change from the typical face masks from Sephora. It has an intuitive and unique interface.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Nike LED mask features a user-friendly CMF which lets users get comfortable with it quickly, allowing them to handle it with ease. It has a pretty sporty and fun image, which makes it quite relatable and attracts people to use it.

What we like

• Eliminates the need to touch your face with your hands
• It has an accessible and user-friendly design

What we dislike

• It is currently a conceptual design, so we are unsure how well it would work as a tangible product

6. 8-in-1 EDC Scissors

Coined the 8-in-1 EDC Scissor is an excellent tool for culinary adventures – whether indoors or outdoors. These tiny scissors can be pulled apart to form a set of knives. The scissors also have a nutcracker, can opener, fire starter, and built-in bottle opener – creating a tool that is compact, handy, and nifty. Actually, we’re surprised there are not many EDC’s catered to women – after all, who needs to be prepared for any situation better than a mom!

Click Here to Buy Now: $53 $59 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The 8-in-1 EDC scissor has an innovative design with two knives, as well as a bunch of multitools for whenever the need arises. When put back together, the scissors can cut through cured meats and the serrated mid-section can be used to crack walnuts too.

What we like

• Great for indoor and outdoor cooking sessions
• Practical well-designed tool with a 8 distinct functionalities
• Comes with a leather pouch to carry it around with ease

What we dislike

• Comes in only one colour – a black oxidised film.

7. Key Holder Wakka

Does your mum have a tough time holding onto her keys and often has to follow up with you to keep track of your keys? Well, you need to gift her the Key Holder Wakka this Mother’s Day! This tiny yet functional product features a stylish key ring and a wooden base, which pair up to form a utilitarian yet good-looking product to safely store away keys.

Click Here to Buy Now: $40.5 $45 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The Key Holder Wakka utilizes a strong neodymium magnet which ensures the keyring is always in the correct place, creating a brisk tapping sound when pulled away. You can pick between brass, iron, or stainless steel options in Silver/Maple and Silver/Walnut.

What we like

• Converts storing away your keys into an engaging and fun activity
• Ensures you don’t lose your keys ever again

What we dislike

• The neodymium magnet cannot accommodate heavy sets of keys very well

8. POD

Dubbed POD, this tiny minimalist timer lets you enjoy the benefits of a Pomodoro timer without having to use a clunky analog timer, especially a design that will look quite awkward on your desk. POD has a compact and simple form that won’t occupy much space on your precious desk.

Why is it noteworthy?

It combines the feeling of an analog timer with the functionality and convenience of an electronic device. It adopts a compact, minimal, and appealing form, letting you start the countdown by pushing the puck down like a button.

What we like

• The timer isn’t very distracting and only utilizes flashing lights instead of vibrations and sounds to get your attention

What we dislike

• The battery needs to be replaced which can be quite annoying

9. Playful Palm Grater

Another thoughtful little design for your mother this Mother’s Day is the Playful Palm Grater. This wonderful product will add some functional amusement to your kitchen space, while also fitting perfectly in your mom’s palm, letting her grate some fresh garnishing onto the family meals or assign it to you on a busy day.

Click Here to Buy Now: $22.5 $25 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

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Airbnb is now giving you a chance to stay in Pixar’s Up house! The adorable home of Carl Fredricksen is one of the most iconic animated homes and is known for being tied to thousands of balloons, allowing it to fly in the air. Airbnb provides a highly detailed and fascinating copy of the home, and it is attached to over 8000 balloons! According to Airbnb, the house does indeed float. Tucked away in the red rocks of New Mexico, the home is part of Airbnb’s Icons collection – which includes amazing experiences hosted by the biggest names in movies, television, music, and art. The Icons lineup also includes the Ferrari Museum, the X-Men Mansion, and the Muśee d’Orsay.

Designer: Airbnb

Airbnb brought the fascinating home to life to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the film. They successfully recreated Carl and Ellie’s home with extraordinary detail. The recreation perfectly imitates the cozy and comfy atmosphere and the adorable charm of the home including the Easter eggs from the movie. Photos of Carl and Ellie line the walls, including their precious Adventure Book, and the backpack of Wilderness Explorer Russel. In the home, you can also find the bed of Dug the talking dog, as well as other cute little touches.

As visitors enter the home, they are welcomed by activities designed to help them completely deep dive into the movie and experience its essence. You can tend to Carl’s mail or even prepare a picnic kit for a wilderness excursion or to stargaze under the night skit.

“My greatest adventures have happened here, and I learned that the best ones are always with someone you love, so bring your pals to kickstart your very own Adventure Book and watch as my house drifts off before you depart,” said Carl Fredricksen, the main character of Up, and the host of the residence.

If you want to experience the wonderful Up home, then you simply need to fill out your preferred dates, as well as the number of guests accompanying you (up to 4). You also need to submit your reason for wanting to stay in the lovely home. The submissions will be reviewed by Airbnb, and the selected participants can then finalize their booking. Submissions will be accepted until May 14, 2024. Hurry!

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Mother’s Day falls on 12th May, and it really is an incredible day, as we get a chance to celebrate our superhero moms! Although that is something we should do every day. But Mother’s Day is the day we get to pamper our moms and shower them with love, and also hopefully make their lives a little bit easier. If you’re looking to gift your mom with some thoughtful and wonderful presents, then we’ve got your back. We’ve curated a collection of minimal, elegant, and functional products that will easily fit into your Mom’s everyday life and make it a little easier this Mother’s Day!

1. Japanese Lantern Candle

Inspired by the traditional Japanese ‘chouchin’ lantern, this pretty Japanese lantern has an adorable pillar shape. It is essential for self-care sessions that your mother can indulge in this Mother’s Day, giving her a chance to unwind, letting the worries and stresses of life fade away for a bit. And the best part, you can continue using the lantern body even after the candle inside is used up, giving a warm glow whenever they light it up.

Click Here to Buy Now: $62 $69 (10% off). Hurry, Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

This pretty little candle offers a contemporary take on an age-old iconic Japanese lantern design. It gives a relaxing glow and has a minimalist and simple design ethos which lets it complement any living space. The candle is made by handcrafted artisans in Kurashiki, Japan.

What we like

• The outer wax of the candle is harder and comes with a patented tech that keeps it from melting easily, and crafting a clear body on the candle

What we dislike

• You need to be careful while using it around children and pets as an open flame is always a fire hazard

2. Pop-Up Book Vase

Convert your desk into a fairy tale scene using this lovely pop-up book vase. This new and elegant item can be opened to unveil a series of 3D vase cutouts, each cutout designed to present your floral arrangements in an enchanting and ever-changing manner. One design, multiple outputs – quite like our multi-tasking mom’s, isn’t it? The vase also folds back into a book and can be stored away easily, making it a must buy for every space – big or small.

Click Here to Buy Now: $39

Why is it noteworthy?

The book vase perfectly combines the timeless charm of a storybook with the utility of a flower vase, in turn forming a unique item that will bring some color and character to your desk, table, or wherever you place it. They’re the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mother, letting her display her favorite flowers in style!

What we like

• Provides a unique and playful approach to showcasing flowers
• You can easily change the presentation

What we dislike

• It doesn’t have the durability of traditional vases
• Not a great option for heavy or water-filled arrangement

3. Jewelry Display Clock

Women and their jewelry are always inseparable – everyone I know of has that one iconic jewelry that they wear either everyday or keep it close by for any special occasion they have. In my opinion, jewelry is a women’s special talisman and I can bet our Mom’s have that one piece they want to keep safely in a proper home for that piece. This is where the Jewelry Clock comes in – allowing you to safely story your rings, bangles, necklace or even display your earrings as a pendulum by keeping the clock in your space. The design gives you time + a unique way to stay in touch with your personal belongings, giving you a chance to stop and stare before the day begins.

Click Here to Buy Now: $49.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The delicate tongs can be used by you to prepare lunch boxes or to even eat some sushi. There is really no wrong way to hold the tongs, and they’re designed to last a lifetime. The tongs possess a special metal processing which ensures that the jet black color doesn’t easily scratch off.

What we like

• Minimal design with a quartz movement for precision.
• Made from bioplastic that contains a large amount of rice husks

What we dislike

• The jewelry storing space is minimal, not allowing you store more than 3-4 pieces with ease.

4. Legacy Precision Nail File

Designed by Yoshida Yasuri, the Legacy Precision Nail File is made in Japan using meticulous craftsmanship. The file is manufactured through an intricate three-stage sharpening process, making sure it is not dull, but nor does it have sharp edges like typical factory-made nail files. It makes for a wonderful grooming little gift for your Mom that is minimal enough to keep it handy and stay with her through the ages. After all, who but Mom’s can appreciate the quality of a heritage product that is crafted with an eye for details.

Click Here to Buy Now: $26 $29 (10% off). Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The thick stainless steel plate is shaped in all directions six times, on both sides of the nail file, to ensure it is fine, durable, and smooth.

What we like

• Guarantees lifelong durability
• Comes along with a handmade leather sheath to safely store when not in use

What we dislike

• The intricate craftsmanship and quality materials make these files a significant investment compared to standard alternatives.
• It does not have an entire nail care kit to go along with this.

5. Painless Key Ring

The Painless Key Ring lets you bid farewell to traditional key rings with its revolutionary wave spring key ring. It has a unique design that is inspired by the mechanisms used in the aerospace and automotive industries, providing you with a smooth and hassle-free solution to manage your keys. Especially as a Mom whose responsibilities are almost proportional to the number of eyes she carries, this key ring stores the keys easily, gives great access all while protecting her nails!

Click Here to Buy Now: $25

Why is it noteworthy?

This unique key ring organizes your keys using a high-tech and durable design that lets you secure your keys in an easily accessible manner. It has a lightweight and compact form which ensures your keys are always well organized and safe.

What we like

• Uses a wave spring technology for easy removal and addition of keys
• Cuts down the common struggle with tight or deformed key rings

What we dislike

• It is pricier than typical key rings due to its advanced design
• The individual key rings don’t have a color grading or any system to distinguish between the keys they hold

6. Moon Rocket Wall Clock

If your mom loves all things space, then you can gift her the Moon Rock Clock. This simple yet unique-looking clock brings outer space to your home. It is crafted from specially polished stainless steel and has a circular shape that manages to capture the mystique and beauty of the moon with numbers that float around the edges and all in a minimal package that blends into any existing space.

Click Here to Buy Now: $276 $325 ($50 off). Mother’s Day sale ends in 48 hours!

Why is it noteworthy?

The numbers on the clock wane and wax just like the moon, creating a beautiful effect. The clock gives a gentle reminder to live life freely and with the spirit of adventure, in the same way, the rocket ship makes its way around the moon. This minimalist clock has a mesmerizing moon travel-inspired ethos.

What we like

• The printed numbers seem to float and merge into the surface of the moon
• The tiny rocket incorporated in the clock’s second hand is a beautiful, whimsical touch

What we dislike

• The seemingly floating numbers may make it difficult to read when the clock is wall mounted

7. Jewelvase Mirror Stand

Dubbed the Jewelvase Mirror Stand, this lovely little minimal mirror doubles up as an accessory stand or vase. It makes for a fantastic Mother’s Day gift for your mom! It features an elegant and simple design that adds loads of character to your dresser, or any surface where you place it – giving you a chance to observe yourself, share a floral design in the vase or keep your knick knack safe – all in one tiny minimal package!

Click Here to Buy Now: $59

Why is it noteworthy?

It has dual functionality, which allows it to serve as both a mirror and a vase/accessory stand. The stand is made from a bioplastic material, which includes rice husks. The mirror stand has a pretty decorative quality to it, and it functions as a stylish yet functional home decor accent.

What we like

• Elevates any dresser, table, desk, or furniture piece it is placed on

What we dislike

• The design cannot be folded/minimised and stored when not in use.

8. Battery-Free Aroma Diffuser

Called the Battery-Free Aroma Diffuser, this tiny product brings fresh air into your home, letting you take deep breaths and relax without causing any kind of harm to the environment. This unique diffuser harnesses the power of a single candle through the medium of simple physics and science. If de-stressing after a long day is the key to your Mom’s routine, this diffuser elevates the ritual, with every step of switching it on becoming a part of the wellness routine that is sure to bring joy.

Click Here to Buy Now: $249

Why is it noteworthy?

The diffuser is battery-free, and it doesn’t need any external power sources to operate. It is crafted from sustainable materials, giving it a pretty eco-friendly ethos.

What we like

• Made from recyclable materials
• Compatible with various kinds of essential oil

What we dislike

• Lacks electric controls, so it can be tough to adjust the intensity of the aroma

9. Rin Harmony Incense Holder

Called the Rin Harmony Incense Holder, this thoughtful little design allows you to enjoy the smokey and relaxing aroma of your chosen incense stick. It is the perfect Mother’s Day gift, letting your mom relax and calm down after a long day. It is made from natural walnut wood and has a storage space for the incense sticks as well.

Click Here to Buy Now: $199

Why is it noteworthy?

The brass plate functions as a safe space to hold the lit stick, and a matching cover lets you snuff out the flame, while also making sure that the ashes don’t fly around.

What we like

• Unique dual-functional design with a minimalist form that amplifies any setting.

What we dislike

• Only allows one incense to be lit at a time, making the reach of the aroma limited

10. Bookish Bookmark

Called the Bookish Bookmark, this beautiful, minimal product allows readers to enjoy a hands-free reading session, letting them keep their books open without having to use any awkward workarounds. With the Bookish Bookmark, you don’t need to put down the book with something heavy and ugly. The transparent design is perfect for anyone who loves to read books or follow cook books – always have your last read page ready to access and stay there in case of people meddling in your reading time!

Click Here to Buy Now: $65

Why is it noteworthy?

The bookmark is an excellent choice for those who want to display their favorite books as an element in their home. The bookmark has a clean transparent design, and it lets you keep your book open while adding a visually interesting element to your desk or bookshelf.

What we like

• The bookmark allows you to display your favorite books in an aesthetic and neat manner

What we dislike

• It might be too large for small books, and disliked by those who prefer discreet bookmarks

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Designed by Dragon Tiny Homes, the Avalon home has an economical price tag, and packs a punch by fitting in three bedrooms inside a compact and cozy frame. This home has been designed for a small family and lets you enjoy a tiny home with a sense of spaciousness and some luxury. Based on a double-axle trailer and measuring 24 feet long, the Avalon home has a width of 8.6 feet, allowing it to be towed on a public road in North America without any permit. The exterior of the home features a finish in engineered wood.

Designer: Dragon Tiny Homes

Measuring almost 204 square feet, the home has been clad in shiplap. The interior of the home is placed around a central living/cooking area which contains a kitchen and a sofa. The amenities are a bit basic, but they’re almost a bit expensive. It features quartz countertops and stainless steel fittings, as well as a sink, electric stove, and space for a fridge and other appliances. There is also some cabinetry.

The bathroom is adjacent to the sink and can be entered via a sliding door. The bathroom includes a vanity sink, shower, and a flushing toilet. The main bedroom is downstairs and on the opposite end of the bathroom. The bedroom can be entered via a sliding door, and it has loads of headroom to stand straight. The space also includes a double bed. The Avalon also includes two typical tiny house-style lofts and both the bedrooms have low ceilings, and can be accessed via a removable ladder. One of the bedrooms is a standard bedroom, while the other is a playroom though it could also be used as an office, third bedroom, or storage space.

The Avalon is currently priced at US$74,950, but Dragon Tiny Homes can elevate the finish and furniture for an extra cost, so you can customize and uplift the home according to your liking and preference.

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3D-printed architecture has been making waves ever since its inception. It is a fantastic solution to pricey housing, providing economical housing options to the population. Portagul-based Havelar is creating its very own inaugural 3D-printed home, which takes only 18 hours to print! The home is located in the Greater Porto area of Portugal’s second-largest city. It is designed to be an 80 sq ft two-bedroom residence which currently doesn’t have a name bestowed upon it. The home is printed using COBOD’s BOD2 printer.

Designer: Havelar

The home can be constructed for €1,500 per sq m, which is a great deal in comparison to the Porto average of €3,104 (almost US$3,330) per square meter. This economical price tag is because of the speed of construction provided by the 3D printer. The printer follows a blueprint and forms a cement-like mixture from a nozzle in layers. This forms the basic structure of the house. The printing process takes almost 18 hours, and then builders finish the construction by installing the door, paneling, windows, and roof. They also manually install any other amenities that are needed. Taking the human labour into consideration, the home was completed within two months.

The home by Havelar is a single-storey abode with telltale ribbed walls which implies that the home was built using a 3D printer. The interior includes a central kitchen and dining room, with two bedrooms, a living room, as well as a bathroom. The home is quite basic and minimal compared to high-end and luxurious 3D-printed homes you may have seen around, but taking the price tag into consideration it truly is a fair deal for what you’re getting.

“We want to team up with partners who see themselves in building sustainable and accessible communities,” said Rodrigo Vilas-Boas, Co-Founder of Havelar. “With €150,000 [$161,000], it’s possible for a young couple to have the home they’ve always dreamed of, in an area with good access and services.”

This home is the first 3D-printed home developed by Havelar, but the firm plans to amp up production and even reach carbon neutrality by 2030, by shifting to alternative construction materials like straw and earth.

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At Milan Design Week, we got to witness a range of intriguing flat-pack furniture by researchers from the Swiss design school ÉCAL. The interesting collection needs to be immersed in water to reach its final finished form. Dubbed Under Pressure Solutions or UPS, the furniture is crafted from thin and compressed sheets of cellulose sponge, which enables the products to be packed into flat parcels. In fact, some of the objects are compact enough to be pushed through a letterbox, facilitating more efficient shipping.

Designer: ÉCAL

Once you receive the products you need to soak them in the bath or shower, which allows them to blow up to around 10 times their original size in a few seconds. You then wrung out the sponge, and leave it to dry, hardening it, and forming a sturdy, durable, and self-supporting form of furniture that can support the weight of a person. The furniture collection is way better than conventional plastic foam when it comes to durability.

“Cellulose is a part of nature so, like a tree, it can be flexible and strong at the same time,” said ÉCAL researcher and industrial designer Christophe Guberan. The sponge is extracted from wood offcuts, and it is equipped with strength due to the same cellulose fibers that is utilized by a tree to reinforce its trunk and branches.

To create the sponge, the cellulose was derived from woodcuts. The cellulose was then chemically dissolved and regenerated to create sheets utilizing the same process that produces viscose and other cellulose textiles. Glauber’s salt is then added into those concoction, providing the sponge with its pores, and strengthening the cellulose’s ability to absorb water. This material is sold as standardized sheets that are then compressed and dehydrated to support smooth and easy transportation.

By adding small amounts of water, the various furniture pieces can become flexible once again, and they can be repaired by smoothing out any dents. And once the lifecycle of the furniture has been completed, it can be recycled or composted in the backyard.

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Most of our modern infrastructure and architecture is bad on concrete, and the production of cement used in concrete is one of the biggest causes of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions. This constitutes a serious issue that must be addressed, especially with the current state of our Planet Earth. In this effort, Nendo displays a specimen of a greener and cleaner way to construct and build with its Block-Wall House. The Block-Wall House is partially built using a new concrete that captures carbon dioxide instead of emitting it!

Designer: Nendo & Kajima Corporation

Tucked away in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, the Block-Wall House is located next to a rural road. The house features a lot of glazing, to offer privacy against pedestrians and passing vehicles. The home is equipped with an angled screen which lets residents look out but makes it quite difficult for a passerby to glance inside. This screen is made using 2000 blocks which have been arranged in parallel rows to form five walls, with a length of 360 feet. This screen is made from the aforementioned sustainable and novel concrete!

This newly developed concrete is made by the Kajima Corporation in collaboration with the Chugoku Electric Power Co, Denka, and Landes Co. The concrete is named CO2-SUICOM, and for its production, a special cement mixture is placed in a curing chamber, and carbon dioxide is pumped into the chamber for absorption. This absorbed CO2 gets stuck inside the concrete and is not released. It is as strong as regular concrete!

“Generally, concrete hardens through a chemical reaction between cement and water,” explains Kajima Corporation. “But with CO2-SUICOM, over half the cement is replaced with a material we call γ-C2S. Instead of reacting with water, γ-C2S reacts with the CO2 in the air to harden. After mixing the materials needed to create CO2-SUICOM, the concrete can be placed in a location with high CO2 levels so it can capture the CO2 and harden, trapping the gas inside. For example, a thermal power plant or other facility that produces carbon-heavy exhaust gases can redirect the gases into a carbon sequestration chamber, where concrete products made with CO2-SUICOM can be placed to capture the CO2 in the gases.”

Currently, the price of producing CO2-SIUCOM concrete is about three times higher than usual concrete in Japan. Hence, work is being done to bring down the price, and Kajima Corporation believes that the concrete will become more economical in the future.

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If you’re someone who needs a break from the hectic and fast pace of life and needs to indulge in some much-needed me time, then you’re well aware that you need an assortment of accessories to help you achieve this feat. Pampering yourself, and allowing yourself to relax and unwind isn’t a task we can accomplish simply by ourselves. And this is where grooming products, self-care items, and little meditative designs come to the rescue! All you need is an array of thoughtful and well-designed products to give you some amazing me-time, enabling you to truly relax after a long hard day at work. From a zen-like Japanese lantern candle to a battery-free aroma diffuser – we’ve curated a collection of designs that are all you need to treat yourself and take better care of yourself.

1. Rotating Nail Clipper

Called the Rotating Nail Clipper, this unique and one-of-a-kind product protects your wrist from twisting and getting hurt if you ever sit down to trim your nails. It helps you cut your nails efficiently, and you don’t need to unnecessarily twist or bend your wrist to achieve the perfect angle.

Click Here to Buy Now: $69

Why is it noteworthy?

This unique nail clipper features a rather practical design that protects you from having to unnecessarily bend your twist while cutting your nails. It is an ergonomic tool made from high-carbon stainless steel and anodized aluminum alloy and has a rather minimalist and clean design ethos.

What we like

• The sleek and clean design is quite easy to use
• You have a variety of colors to pick from

What we dislike

• The price tag is higher as compared to ordinary nail clippers

2. Japanese Lantern Candle

This pretty Japanese lantern resembles the traditional Japanese ‘chouchin’ lantern, and it features an adorable pillar shape. This candle is a must-have for some self-care sessions when you simply wanna unwind, and let the stresses of the day fade away.

Click Here to Buy Now: $69

Why is it noteworthy?

This quaint candle provides a contemporary take on an age-old iconic Japanese design. It offers a rather relaxing glow and has a minimal design ethos, which allows it to perfectly merge with any living space. The lantern is created by handcrafted artisans in Kurashiki, Japan.

What we like

• Since the wax is non-melting, it produces a pretty clarity on the candle

What we dislike

• You need to be careful while using it around children and pets, as it is a fire hazard

3. Legacy Precision Nail File

Designed by Yoshida Yasuri, the Legacy Precision Nail File is made in Japan using meticulous craftsmanship. The file is manufactured through an intricate three-stage sharpening process, making sure it is not dull, but nor does it have sharp edges like typical factory-made nail files.

Click Here to Buy Now: $29

Why is it noteworthy?

The thick stainless steel plate is shaped in all directions six times, on both sides of the nail file, to ensure it is fine, durable, and smooth.

What we like

• Guarantees lifelong durability
• Come along with a handmade leather sheath

What we dislike

• The intricate craftsmanship and quality materials make these files a significant investment compared to standard alternatives

4. Battery-Free Aroma Diffuser

Named the Battery-free aroma diffuser, this soothing little diffuser is what you need for some self-care. It lets you take in deep breaths while harnessing the power of a single candle by using simple physics and science.

Click Here to Buy Now: $249

Why is it noteworthy?

This innovative diffuser doesn’t need batteries, nor does it need any external power sources! The diffuser uses the heat of a single candle to emit lovely aromatic scents. It is build using sustainable materials, and hence it advocates an eco-friendly ethos.

What we like

• The diffuser is made from recyclable materials
• Compatible with different kinds of essential oils

What we dislike

• It doesn’t have electric controls, so it is difficult to adjust the intensity of the aroma

5. Japanese Cypress Vãs Wood Diffuser

Use the Japanese Cypress vãs wood diffuser to diffuse your favorite essential oils without any batteries, power, or electricity. You just need to add a few drops of oil, and the wood diffuser does its own natural magic!

Why is it noteworthy?

The design is inspired by the Latin word for a vessel which is vās, normally used to hold flowers. The vās itself is handcrafted from the Japanese hinoki cypress tree, giving you, not just a natural oil diffuser but also a decorative object to match your wooden theme if you have one.

What we like

• The wood diffuser works as a natural oil diffuser, as well as an elegant home accent

What we dislike

• You can only use 100% pure essential oils, as the diluted ones arent as aromatic and could damage the wood

6. Nike LED Mask

If you’re in the mood to indulge in some self-care and grooming, but don’t want to use the typical old masks from Sephora, then you may want to consider this Nike LED mask. This unique conceptual product lets people take care of their skin, without having to go to a facility to pamper their skin.

Why is it noteworthy?

The mask has a user-friendly CMF which allows users to get comfy with it, and handle it with ease. The mask features Nike’s sporty and fun image, which makes it quite relatable.

What we like

• You don’t need to touch your face with your hands
• Easy to use and accessible design

What we dislike

• It’s a conceptual design, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a tangible product

7. Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set

Called the Miniature Bonfire Wood Diffuser Set, this little relaxation-inducing design is all you need to create the smell and lovely experience of having a memorable and enticing outdoor fire. It is the ideal design you need after a long day at work when you simply need to chill and unwind.

Click Here to Buy Now: $99

Why is it noteworthy?

The mini hardwood is retrieved from branches that would otherwise have to be thrown away. They radiate a comforting smoky smell when it is burnt on the little stainless steel oven. Just add a few drops of essential oils from the Mt. Hakusan trees, and you have an amazing outdoor scent.

What we like

• It can be used as a cooking or heating tool, by adding some wood

What we dislike

• Requires small pieces of wood of specific sizes

8. LightVision Meditation Headset

Dubbed the LightVision meditation headset, this unique innovation by Layer Design is amped with LED lights that produce a layer of magic to the visual feed of the user. This creative headset converts natural videos into a sequence of biomorphic design, which is still visible to the closed eyes.

Why is it noteworthy?

The various patterns can be seen as a constantly-changing kaleidoscopes of sequences that activate the brain’s “frequency-following response”. This creates a distraction-free state of mind, helping you focus and meditate.

What we like

• The headset has an ergonomic form which is comfy on the eyes and face

What we dislike

• Meditating with the help of screens may result in tired eyes if you’re using them for long periods

9. Stress-Free Aroma Diffuser

Named the Stress-free Aroma Diffuser, this little diffuser lets you sit back and relax, while taking in a wonderful array of aromatic blends that are designed to soothe your frantic mind, and help you relax. If you’re in the mood for some self-care, or to spend some quality time with your partner, the diffuser is an amazing ambience setter.

Click Here to Buy Now: $149

Why is it noteworthy?

The Stress-free Aroma Diffuser forms a gentle breeze, which lets the aroma softly and evenly disperse even if you’re sitting. It has a porcelain filter which soaks up all the oil to offer a long-lasting experience.

What we like

• The polished base provides an intriguing contrast to the organic-looking porcelain disc, creating a sophisticated decoration piece

What we dislike

• The diffuser seems quite fragile, so you need to handle it with care

10. Aroma Fragrance Pin

This little product is called the Aroma Fragrance Pin, and it is designed to be a tiny pin that maintains a pleasant aroma around you at all times, irrespective if you’re traveling or commuting around. It holds cotton with a lovely essential oil of your choice. It retains the strong fragrance around you.

Click Here to Buy Now: $49

Why is it noteworthy?

The fragrance pin forms an individual fragrance bubble around you, and when the smell fades away, it can easily be topped up. It is a great product for those with sensitive noses who get bothered by the aerosol particles in usual perfumes.

What we like

• Functions as a stylish button-style accessory with a lot of colors to pick from

What we dislike

• You need to conduct some trial and error, to figure out how long the oil will last

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Designed by Spaces Architects@KA, this tall and narrow home in the streets of New Delhi, India has a unique and mesmerizing element to it. The home includes a large wall mural. This beautiful mural is the focal point of the home, and it covers multiple floors. Spanning through various stories, the mural occupies a significant space in the house, letting the work of art be beautifully integrated with the living space, while also holding a powerful place of its own.

Designer: Spaces Architects@KA

The colorful mural includes a tree with leaves, flowers, and birds. The home is adorned with interior walkways which offer unobstructed and clear views of the mural. Visitors can peacefully admire and gaze at the work of art. The delightful mural adds color and spark to an otherwise pretty neutral home, with a skylight offering natural lighting to the entire area. With the natural light falling artfully and gently on the mural, it creates an interesting effect, adding an other-worldly appeal to the home.

As you walk around the rest of the home, you are welcomed by a comfy space that is designed for a family of five. This spacious home has been tucked away inside a small and narrow site that measures 19 feet by 59 feet. The ground floor of the home can be used to host formal engagements as it includes a lounge, bar, and dining. The wall is lined by a sculptural wood bench, with the dining area softly transitioning into the lounge and bar space. The home also includes a formal living room.

The first floor of the home accommodates a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen, and a puja space for daily prayers and reflection. This floor was designed to meet the needs of the homeowner’s father. The bedroom is accentuated with gold accents, much like the bathroom. The bedroom also includes an artistic section of the wall. Patterned floor tiles and wallpaper mark the puja room. Cut-outs have been dispersed throughout the home to offer cross ventilation, which allows fresh air to breeze through the home quite naturally. The skylight besides offering access to sunlight, also cuts down the dependency on artificial lighting during the daytime.

 

The second floor of the home is designed for the two daughters. The bedrooms are a direct reflection of their personalities, aspirations, and requirements, paving the way for some individuality inside a collective family home. The third floor is for the homeowners, and this space includes a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, and a study with a window seat.

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With our hectic lives which pretty much involve us running around all day, the right footwear can make a world of difference. Shoes started off as functional designs meant to protect our feet, and yes we need to pick ones that do exactly that, BUT, they should also reflect our style statements and represent our personality and our personal fashion sense. After all, don’t they say that you can tell a lot about a man by the state of his shoes? Personally, I love a good pair of sturdy and stylish sneakers, ones that can get me through the day without giving me any shoe bites, and also match my outfits. However, I do know that this isn’t the case with everybody. People have high demands and expectations when it comes to their footwear, hence designers are unleashing all of their creative juices, leaving no stones unturned in making unique, innovative, and ergonomic shoes. From the world’s first net-zero carbon shoe to Marvel x Nike Football sneakers – these footwear designs are as futuristic, inventive, and fashionable as they can get!

1. Marvel x Nike Sneakers

Say hello to these stunning Marvel x Nike Football sneakers created by Paul Parsons using MidJourney’s AI. The unique and mind-blowing shoes perfectly capture the grandeur and power of MCU’s most iconic heroes and antiheroes. The sneaker series includes 9 different footwear models, which are inspired by the memorable and distinct characters from the Avengers movie, and Wolverine too!

2. Pringles x Crocs Collection

Meet the adorable Pringles x Crocs collection! This amusing collection is the first time Pringles has stepped into the footwear business. They’ve created three different Pringles-inspired footwear designs, and there is also a new limited-edition Crocs-inspired Pringles flavor: watermelon chili lime! How amazing, is that? There are also Pringles-themed Jibbitz charms for those who love to collect cute little chars.

3. Disassembly Lab Sneaker

The Disassembly Lab’s footwear features clever construction, and easy-to-disassemble parts, which makes this shoe quite easy and simple to repair or even recycle. The shoe has two distinctive halves – the upper body and the outsole with plugs, which allow you to wind a piece of rubber band around. This rubber band holds the two halves together, which forms a flexible design even during movement. The rubber band becomes an integral element of the shoe.

4. Laceless Poseidon

Meet the Laceless Poseidon – this unique sneaker design destroys the mold of how footwear is typically designed. It doesn’t have the usual or typical body of a shoe, and it looks as if it is covered by an alien substance! The outsole and body merge into one distinct structure, with unique-looking organic patterns that resemble footprints. These patterns add a rather innovative and mesmerizing touch to the shoe’s overall aesthetic.

5. Weaver+ Shoes

We|aver+ or Weaver+ 3D prints a unique material that is similar to knitted fabric, except it utilizes elastic TPU. The 3D-printed shoe resembles a chainmail more than typical fabrics. The hollow-loose knitting structure offers the shoe the flexibility needed to support the growth of children, while also providing stable and sturdy support to ensure the heels do not lose their supplements.

6. Moonwalker X

Shift Robotics developed an improved version of the Moonwalker X, and unveiled it at CED 2024. The AI-powered shoes were developed to enhance productivity without compromising safety. It can be put to good use in your daily life, you can hurry to your office in the morning, or commute through the crowded city streets using these super cool shoes. They’re like rollerblades on steroids!

7. The Simpson Stan Smith Sneakers

Adidas has introduced The Simpsons into its iconic Stan Smith sneakers! These sneakers create a symbiotic fusion that transcends fashion trends. The tennis shoe is adorned with Marge’s lovable husband Homer. Adidas has integrated one of Homer’s popular scenes into the shoe – where he slowly backs into the bush. This scene is much loved by meme enthusiasts from all over the world!

8. NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe

Meet the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe (GPS), which is one of the latest additions to the NikeCraft lineup. The shoe is designed to be an “Ordinary Shoe for Extraordinary People”, as it lets them do everything everywhere. The shoes are a beautiful celebration of the 10-year collaboration between Nike and Tom Sachs. The shoes are minimal and subtle, with a look that is both sporty and yet classy.

9. Rewild the Run Sneakers

A graduate of the London University Central Saint Martins, Kiki Grammatopoulos, created a rather unique running shoe that spreads plants and seeds throughout the cities. The outsoles of the shoes are inspired by bison hoofs, and they are designed to encourage people to get involved with rewilding. The shoes not only support you in your daily workout, but they also help spread seeds throughout the city.

10. The M0.0NSHOT

Designed by Allbirds, the Mo.oNSHOT is the world’s first net carbon shoe at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. The unique shoes are supposed to have a net carbon footprint of 0.0 kg  CO2, and they feature a minimal and clean all-grey woolly sock-style trainer form with an upper that is crafted from regenerative wool and a bioplastic midsole. These shoes are one of the most sustainable mass-produced shoes we’ve seen till now!

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If you’re a remote worker who works from home or often works on the go – you do need a desk to work on. Whether it is at home, or in your favorite cafe, employees always find a comfy desk to work on. You may be typing away to glory, munching away on a snack, or simply fidgeting with a random object – you do end up spending hours on your desk. And hence, your desk must be neat, tidy, and uncluttered. Not only will this improve your work routine and productivity, but it will also help you maintain a clearer and more streamlined mindset. And, I’ve discovered that adding limited, quality, and innovative products to my desk setup can help me in achieving these goals! The desk accessories you place on your desk are an integral part of your home/corporate office. And we’ve curated a collection of ingenious desk accessories for your desk!

Altar I Keyboard

The Altar I keyboard is made from sustainable materials such as post-consumer waste-derived plastic. It has a unibody aluminum framed peripheral with both U.K. and U.S. layouts with 78 and 77 key layouts. It is the first product made from eco-friendly materials by the electronics startup Electronic Materials Office.

Why is it noteworthy?

The keycaps are made from recycled polymers and hence aren’t a threat to Planet Earth. It is created for touch typing and can be used on two devices at the same time, which is an excellent option for those who switch between their laptop and tablet.

What we like

• Features a minimalist and crisp font
• Made using recyclable materials

What we dislike

• Only available in black, no other color options

2. Serenity Pen Stand

Meet the Serenity Pen Stand – a nifty and minimal little product that stores your prized pen. Pens can be lost quite easily, and this pen stand with its minimalist design and metallic hint supports your pen, allowing it to stand upright, keeping it ready for you to pick up and use!

Click Here to Buy Now: $39

Why is it noteworthy?

This pen stand offers quick and easy access to your pen at all times. It safeguards it and makes sure you never lose it. Crafted from aluminum and copper, the Serenity Pen Stand includes a well-balanced cylinder, which adds some charm to your desk.

What we like

• Minimal and sleek design which is easy to carry around and set up

What we dislike

• Features a small size, so you could lose the stand as well, if not handled well

3. Gravity Pen

The Gravity Pen is the perfect companion for the Serenity Pen Stand! It is a unique pen that places the center of gravity close to your fingers, ensuring that the pen is easy to hold and write with. It has a larger grip than the barrel, which facilitates a comfy and efficient hold.

Click Here to Buy Now: $45.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The pen has a faceted form which makes it quite easy to grip, creating a stable and sturdy grip. It has an ergonomic form, owing to the clever application of minimalist design principles and physics.

What we like

• Has an ergonomic design that is easy to use and hold
• Lightweight and sturdy body

What we dislike

• Not available in different color options, hence there is a limited choice

4. Pen Fan

Meet the innovative Pen Fan – an innovative stationery design that is a cross between a stationery set and a Pantone shade card. The design features 8 different flat-headed sketch pens in a compact, efficient, and easy-to-carry, as well as an easy-to-use set.

Why is it noteworthy?

The various flat pens are interconnected, creating a cute little Japanese-fan-style layout that proudly showcases all 8 colors, letting you pick and choose from them. The pens are detachable, and you can easily snap on and off the pens, to create a palette that caters to you.

What we like

• The set is portable and quite easy to carry
• Ensures you don’t lose any of the pens

What we dislike

• Only 8 colors to pick from. They could have added more color options

5. DESKRISK

Called DESKRISK, this collection of desk accessories is designed to protect us from the adverse effects of sitting on your desk all day long, straining our eyes and neck. This collection includes a desk clock, which reminds us to take a break from constantly staring at the screens.

Why is it noteworthy?

The second product is a lamp, which reminds you to move along with the light source, so you’re not constantly bowing down and looking at your desk. These products function as an intervention, urging you to take a much-needed break from your desk, and from working all day long.

What we like

• Great collection for people who are at risk due to the nature of their work

What we dislike

• The magazine rack is supposed to resemble carpal tunnel syndrome, and we’re unsure how it will help with wrist problems

6. Bookish Bookmark

Dubbed the Bookish Bookmark, this compact & convenient product is a must-have for book lovers. If you’re someone who enjoys reading a book or two on their workdesk, while completing other tasks, then you need to get your hands on this. The bookmark keeps your book open for you, and you don’t need to use something heavy to put it down.

Click Here to Buy Now: $65

Why is it noteworthy?

The bookmark is an excellent option for those who want to read while multitasking. It has a clear transparent design, and it keeps your book wide open, adding an interesting and thoughtful element to your desk.

What we like

• Lets you display your favorite book in a neat and convenient manner
• Lets you read while multitasking

What we dislike

• The bookmark seems to be too big for small books, and not the best option for those who prefer simple and discreet bookmarks

7. Anywhere-Use Lamp

This compact, minimal, and simple lamp design is called the Anywhere-Use Lamp, and it is a clever lighting solution in a space where glaring screens and bright lights reign supreme. The lamp has an adorable mushroom-shaped head, which emits a soft, relaxing, and ambient glow.

Click Here to Buy Now: $149

Why is it noteworthy?

The lamp is powered by four AA batteries, and it features a modular design that offers atmospheric enhancement wherever it is placed. The lamp is equipped with six high-color rendering LEDs, and it creates an oasis of peace and relaxation in your home.

What we like

• Features four brightness levels
• You can easily disassemble the lamp, and take it anywhere with you

What we dislike

• The lamp isn’t water-resistant, can be an issue if you carry it outdoors

8. Plant-Inspired Desk Accessories

These plant-inspired desk accessories try to inspire you to think about real greenery and try to create the same peaceful and calm experience you would have if an actual plant was standing on your desk. These accessories are designed to elicit emotions of tranquility and relaxation.

Why is it noteworthy?

The plant-inspired accessories are of course just excellent imitations, and not the real deal. The collection includes great products such as the Greenery Pencil Holder which includes a ‘leaf’ that functions as a container, or the Greenery Clock which is an abstract product that functions as a minimalist digital clock.

What we like

• Lets you add some green hues to your desk

What we dislike

• It’s a concept, so we don’t know how well it will translate into a tangible product

9. Everlasting All-Metal Pencil

Called the Everlasting All-Metal Pencil, this unique pencil includes a tip that can’t be replaced and doesn’t need to be sharpened. The pencil lets you focus less on the lead, and pay more attention to your creative process! It is an excellent alternative to traditional graphite pencils which tend to wear down soon.

Click Here to Buy Now: $19.95

Why is it noteworthy?

The Everlasting All-Metal has an octagonal shaft made from aluminum with a special alloy core. The pencil draws like a real pencil and doesn’t wear down even after many marks.

What we like

• The pencil uses a metal core, so it wears down so slowly, that you may think it will outlive you

What we dislike

• Not the best for people who use smudging techniques, since it doesn’t smudge

10. World Clock

If you need to keep an eye on the time always, or else you’ll end up lagging in your tasks, then you may as well purchase the World Clock. The World Clock isn’t your everyday typical desk clock, it features a unique dodecagonal shape and has only one hand on its minimalist and simple face.

Click Here to Buy Now: $49

Why is it noteworthy?

The unique form of the World Clock is thoughtfully designed, as it offers the right information about your region, while also incorporating some fun details on the time in other parts of the world. You can tell the hour with one quick glance, while a longer look will tell you which quarter of the hour it is.

What we like

• The clock features individual markings for a city that represent a specific timezone

What we dislike

• The  World Clock has only 12 set time zones, you miss out on the other time zones

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Designed by Acorn Tiny Homes, the Sherloak Homes brings about a novel new twist to the world of tiny home designs. The towable dwelling looks quite ordinary and simple from the outside, but the interiors feature a clever space-saving layout, which contains a hidden bookshelf doorway that leads to a light-filled enclosed porch. Measuring 34 feet in length, and based on a triple-axle trailer, the Sherloak Homes has an exterior made of woodgrain steel finish, and wood which has been charred using the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method, providing it with a unique dark aesthetic.

Designer: Acorn Tiny Homes

The interior of the Sherloak Homes measures around 372 sq ft, and it has a distinctive oak finishing. You can enter the home via the main entrance, wherein you are welcomed by a spacious kitchen that includes a double sink, fridge/freezer, four-burner propane-powered stove, microwave, oven, breakfast bar, and loads of storage space.

Closely located to the kitchen is the living room, and the bookshelf/hidden entrance. You need to push the pressure plate which is concealed in a nearby wall-mounted light fitting, which unlocks the bookshelf door, which you can then open like a normal door. This door leads you to a light-filled enclosed porch space, which is a lovely space to relax and spend time in. This space also has another door that offers access to the outdoors directly.

The opposite end of the home houses the bathroom, which is quite compact with a sliding composting toilet that can be stowed away when not in use. This helps to maximize the floorspace of the snug bathroom. The Sherloak Homes includes two lofts – the main loft functions as the bedroom and can be reached through a storage-integrated staircase. It is a typical tiny home-style bedroom with a double bed, low ceiling, and storage. The other loft can be reached via a ladder attached to the wall, and this space can be used for storage or as an additional bedroom if need be. This space includes a netted relaxation area. This home is designed for a member of the Canadian military, who needs to move around every few years, and this house functions as an efficient tiny home on wheels.

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We’re all focused on picking an excellent sofa design, or a Pinterest-worthy coffee table, but how much time do we really spend on picking the perfect lighting design? Today, lighting designs are total works of art – they’re unique and innovative, elevating a space with their mere presence. Nowadays, designers are creating unique, functional, and powerful pieces that not only light up a living space but also add an extra oomph factor! These lighting designs not only help you see in the dark, but they also function as an attractive and visually appealing piece. And, one such lighting collection is the Insulator Lighting Collection by Novocastrian.

Designer: Novocastrian

Designed by the British design studio Novocastrian, the Insulator Lighting Collection is a unique and spectacular range of lighting designs that is inspired by the equipment and infrastructure seen in the railways! The innovative lighting collection includes pendant and table lamps, as well as sconce lights. All the lighting designs feature similar ribbed motifs and polished hardware.

“Our founder Richy took inspiration from endless train journeys along Britain’s East Coast mainline between Newcastle and London, by the rhythmic lattice of the overhead power lines, and by the intriguing saucer-like pin insulators which adorn them,” said Novocastrian, breaking down the railway-inspiration for the lighting collection.

The different pieces of lighting designs are made using elements crafted from solid brass and pressed glass, which have been machined in the company’s workshop, located in the North East of England. The Insulator lights can be fitted with European or North American wiring and custom finishes, which can be requested for. The Insulator Lighting Collection is a fantastic and curiosity-sparking collection that will add a nuanced style to your living space. The references to the infrastructure and architecture of railways are a unique and thoughtful touch, that makes the lighting collection truly stand out. They make for exemplary pieces that look like works of art!

 

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