Brielle 2.0 Sunglasses

From God’s Gift London, the Brielle 2.0 serves up retro style with photochromic and anti-reflective lenses that offer UV 400 protection. Made from polycarbonate, the sunglasses come in a range of classic hues (like black and tortoiseshell) in addition to bold, multi-toned colorways (including light and dark green, orange and pink or even white, red and pink). Price is in Pounds.

A Design for a Grater That Allows You to Actually See the Gratings

When kitchenware manufacturer Zyliss wanted to produce a grater, they turned to Rodd, a UK-based industrial design consultancy. “We were asked by Zyliss to identify innovations,” the firm writes, “to help differentiate their next generation box grater. Their kitchen tools are known for simplicity, efficiency and small but significant touches that make the user smile. However, when Zyliss approached the box grater category, they saw that most competing brands had the obvious bases covered.”

In figuring out what the innovation would be, Rodd conducted research and held user observation sessions.

“We found that users would often rock the grater onto its rear edge to give them a more natural grating angle. Although more comfortable and convenient, this method risks injury to the user should the grater slip from its unstable position. As we observed users, we realised another pain point: with the gratings collecting inside the grater, you won’t know how much cheese, fruit or veg you’ve grated until you lift the grater to check.

“Inspired by our findings, we combined these simple observations to create a solution that exuded ease, efficiency and simplicity for the user. The ‘Tilt and Grate’ features an angled base that allows for users to grate in a position that feels natural, while a non-slip foot removes the risk of accidents.”

“Further, we deliberately added an elevated front edge, so users can keep on top of how much they are grating without having to constantly stop and look.”

You can see more of Rodd’s work here.

The Nomoto: A Scooter (Concept?) That Hides in Plain Sight

This urban-looking Nomoto object was designed by Michigan-based industrial designer Joey Ruiter. “I wanted to create a piece that is museum-worthy that’s completely unnoticeable and so familiar, you’re just going to walk past it,” Ruiter writes.

So far, so good. Then, the surprise: “What makes the design unique is that when you push a button, the moto rises up and it flips open and a seat pops out. It is glamorous underneath its city-skin and you drive away on it.”

Ruiter claims the Nomoto “is fully functional.” Which begs the question: Why no video, or at least brightly-lit photo, of someone riding this thing? We all want to see it!

This wooden arcade cabinet puts a beautiful twist to a gaming classic

Gaming today may be happening mostly on smartphones and consoles that have started to look alike, but the video gaming industry’s history is full of interesting devices that look quirky and sometimes adorable by today’s standards. We’ve seen many of these “old school” designs surface in the past few years, thanks to successful “retro mini” revivals of popular consoles from a few decades ago. Of course, not all revivals have to stick to those same old designs, especially when there’s plenty of room to see these old giants in a new light. This arcade cabinet, for example, offers the same functionality as its predecessors but puts it inside a bare, minimalist wooden structure that looks stylish and perfect for a luxurious room.

Designer: Del Bianco Jody

Although they’re considered to be novelties in many markets in the West, arcade cabinets still have a strong following in other places, particularly in Asia. There are even some games today that are best enjoyed using a large joystick and equally large buttons, to the point that there’s a market for arcade controllers you can hook into a computer or console. The authentic experience, of course, involves mashing those buttons while standing up, but this arcade cabinet concept also stands out in a special way.

Unlike conventional arcade cabinets, this design can hardly be called a “cabinet” because of its shape. Instead of a large box, this arcade cabinet only has the outer “skin,” showing only the silhouette of the gaming contraption. In fact, it also has its sides left out so that you’ll only see the outline of its profile when seen from the sides. Unlike a typical cabinet as well, this interpretation has its back tapered a bit, streamlining the design and minimizing space.

The arcade cabinet concept also takes a few liberties when it comes to the design language of the housing. Instead of hard edges and sharp corners, it has plenty of curves that give it a softer personality that contrasts with the harsher appearances of typical arcade machines. It is made of multiple layers of birch wood divided into six different pieces that can be assembled like a piece of IKEA furniture. If not for the functional hardware you can play on it, this arcade cabinet almost looks more like an art piece paying homage to the golden age of arcades.

Of course, it’s easy to make it work like a regular arcade cabinet, thanks to off-the-shelf products like the Raspberry Pi single-board computer and plenty of arcade controllers. The concept even has an option to have a shelf inside for consoles and their controllers, which can be connected to the cabinet’s screen and used normally. While the design is definitely eye-catching and elegant, it does raise some concern about whether it can withstand the rather harsh treatment that arcade cabinets get, especially when very passionate gamers start mashing those buttons.

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The Taskshade Allows Individuals to Control Glare in Offices

This object might seem silly at first, but it’s actually quite smart.

Dr. Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg is an architect, an architecture professor and the Director of the Institute for Health in the Built Environment. Like all architects, he knows the importance of designing workspaces to admit natural light. But on his visits to offices, he noticed workers often had to improvise their own workarounds to control unwanted glare and reflections: Paper taped to windows and reflective walls, file box lids and umbrellas used as baffles, and even a garbage bag sloppily suspended across a window.

Often these workers don’t have control of the window shades, or even if they do, might create conflict with others by drawing them. What was needed, Dr. Van Den Wymelenberg realized, was individually controllable light-blocking elements that didn’t look like hell. So he designed this Taskshade object:

Here’s Dr. Van Den Wymelenberg explaining how he came up with the object:

Unusual Furniture Design: A Bauhaus-Era Freestanding Factory Coat Rack

In modern spaces, coat racks are typically wall-mounted. But in factories of the early 20th century, windowed walls were important sources of light, and what little solid wall space existed was in short supply.

Thus the existence of this object, a freestanding dual-sided coat rack meant to stand on its own on a factory floor.

The design is quite interesting: It was designed to use a minimum of materials and easily breaks down. Borrowing a trick from the trestle table, the verticals have through-mortises. The horizontals have tenons that protrude through these mortises, and the tenons themselves are mortised. These are then locked in place by the wedge-shaped tusk tenons.

The two wide feet add stability; the seller of this piece describes it simply as “stable.”

I love it. It’s pure form-follows-function, with not a wasted element.

This piece, manufacturer unknown, was acquired and sold by Lux-Est, a German dealer of industrial furniture from the Bauhaus era. They say it features hooks on both sides, though I can’t see that in the photos.

Top 10 sustainable designs that will help you be green in everyday life

Our unhealthy practices and way of living are truly harmful to the environment and have been slowly leading to its deterioration. And the world has been changing (for the worse) because of this. Hence, it is extremely important to live sustainably and consciously and to take care of the environment. Integrating sustainability into our day-to-day lives has become crucial! And we can do this in various ways. Designers and creators are coming up with sustainable alternatives for almost everything! Every product that is necessary and utilized by us in our everyday routine has an eco-friendly alternative to it. Replacing our usual mass-produced designs with these greener options will make a huge difference to the environment and Mother Earth! From sustainable textile dyes created from recycled seaweed waste to a bamboo towel that is better than cotton towels – we’ve curated a whole collection of sustainable product designs to help you go green!

1. Casacru Towels

You know what, cotton’s had a good run. It’s still a great material to make comfortable fabric, but at least as far as towels are concerned, it clearly seems like bamboo fibers offer a distinct set of advantages that pure cotton just can’t match. Bamboo is more absorbent, softer, and lasts longer. It’s also the fastest-growing grass in the world, which makes it an easily renewable raw material. Casacru takes all of these advantages and packages them into a towel that’s designed to be notches above your average cotton or microfiber towel.

Why is it noteworthy?

Casacru’s unique waffle weave, alongside the combination of both bamboo and cotton fibers, makes the Casacru towels exceptionally absorbent. The unique weave increases the surface area of the towel, allowing it to absorb more water faster, while also gently exfoliating your skin to remove dirt and dead cells, leaving your skin dry and supple after every wash.

What we like

  • Soft and non-allergenic
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Quick-drying

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

2. The Kreis Cup

Meet the Kreis Cup, a coffee cup that’s sustainable, durable, and designed to enhance your coffee-drinking experience! Available in a cup and travel-mug styles, the Kreis Cup is a reusable cup made from used coffee grounds and plant-based materials, free of petroleum-based plastics.

Why is it noteworthy?

It is heat resistant and designed to keep your coffee hot longer. That being said, the Kreis Cup is still ultimately biodegradable, unlike plastic-based to-go mugs you get at your local cafe or the breakable ceramic mugs you use at home. Once it reaches the end of its lifespan, the Kreis Cup disintegrates easily into the soil, leaving absolutely nothing behind.

What we like

  • Made from spent coffee grounds that have been dried, treated, and then suspended in a natural, plant-based polymer
  • Has the faint, unmistakable scent of coffee

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

3. The Third Size

The Third Size is a product concept that utilizes rice straw to create not just the tissue but the boxes they come in as well. As anyone who has lived without a bidet or who suffers from various allergies and sicknesses, tissue paper is among the most used materials. In reality, just a small part of it is used and the rest is discarded. Re-using it comes with so many hygiene and medical issues. Some of them come in disposable boxes so the container is also part of the waste.

Why is it noteworthy?

Using biodegradable and recyclable materials like rice straw can help in limiting wastage. Third Size is a multi-size carton that can hold replaceable tissue packs. The different-sized holes let you choose which size tissue you’ll be needing, whether to blow your nose, wipe off a table, or do your business in the bathroom. The box is sturdy enough to be re-used several times over and can even be used as a container for other stuff if you have no need for tissue paper.

What we like

  • Helps in limiting wastage
  • The box is sturdy enough to be re-used several times over

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

4. The Adidas RPT-02 SOL

Dubbed the Adidas RPT-02 SOL, these pair of over-the-ear cans juice up with natural light or even artificial light. So, they’ll not need to recharge any time soon. These headphones are a follow-up to the RPT-01(not solar-powered) and promise almost double the playback time at around 80 hours. Not to forget that the RPT-02 SOL are solar powered, and the battery keeps topping up as long as you are exposed to good lighting conditions.

Why is it noteworthy?

Another merit of these IPX4-rated headphones is their build – crafted out of recycled plastic and nylon. Now coming onto the solar charging capabilities Adidas has left nothing to chance. They’ve used a highly flexible light-cell material by Powerfoyle (a Swedish solar tech company) that brings to the fore superior energy capture and charging capabilities even in artificial light.

What we like

  • Just in case you have been in the dark trenches and the battery depletes, it can be charged via a USB-C port

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

5. Thames Glass

Glassmaking is one of those industries that use a lot of highly processed and sometimes unsustainable materials so finding an alternative to all of this is a priority for some. A group of architects based in London and a design student looked into finding such an alternative to be used in the glassmaking industry.

Why is it noteworthy?

They discovered that the quagga mussel, a species of freshwater mussels, can actually be used as an ingredient in creating glass tiles. By mixing the quagga mussel shell waste with local sands and waste wood ash, they were able to create a “unique glass recipe” which can theoretically be used in building designs in the future. This new bio-material is named Thames Glass and the initial output using this material are some 3D printed molds with decorative patterns.

What we like

  • Quagga mussel shells are usually found clogging up the water pipes in the greater London area. By turning this annoying waste into something useful, not only do you solve the clogging problem but you also create an eco-friendly solution

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

6. The P-LOGIC chair

The P-LOGIC chair is a product concept that wants to combine “functionality, aesthetics, ergonomics, and sustainability”, four aspects that when put together can be the perfect kind of furniture. The chair is actually also a desk and is shaped uniquely with waves and curves that are not just for design purposes but can also be functional.

Why is it noteworthy?

This piece of furniture is created specifically for children 5-8 years old and is made from sustainable materials and sports an eco-friendly design. The entire chair is made from wood from sustainable forests and the table part is actually made from recycled PET thermoplastic polymer. Basically, it’s actually from bottle caps that have been recycled, chopped, melted, and sanded down.

What we like

  • It’s a good way to teach eco-friendly and sustainable design to the kids who will be using them

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

7. Plastplan

Plastplan Process

Plastplan Overview

The design studio based in Iceland aims to help make a sustainable planet by resolving society’s excessive use of plastic. It may not achieve the ultimate solution but every little effort matters when it comes to the planet’s future. With the idea that recycled plastic has potential, Plasplan combines the concepts of product designers Björn Steinar and Brynjólfur. With the latter’s background in mechanical engineering and computer science, the pair can work on a collection of household goods and furniture items made solely made from recycled plastic.

Why is it noteworthy?

Initially, Plastplan was formed as the founders wanted to start an educational platform where plastic is discussed. It’s not just about the proper use or disposal of plastic. It’s about making it go full circle, as per Björn Steinar. The circular economy of plastics starts with shredded plastic and then transforms into real objects. The series includes a wall shelf, chair, stool, mirror, coffee table, table lamp, and flower vases.

What we like

  • The studio also has developed its own industrial 3D printer that allows them to print large-scale items without spending on molds

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

8. Aromanordic inhaler

This Aromanordic inhaler from Thailand brings not just the healing qualities of herbs but also a part of its cultural heritage. What makes the Aromanordic Inhaler stand out from other similar products in the market is that it incorporates nature and culture in its design.

Why is it noteworthy?

The case of the inhaler is made from natural wood instead of the usual metal or plastic outer body. It is made from rubberwood scrap material so it’s also sustainable. Since the inside is refillable and replaceable, you don’t need to throw things away when you’re done with it.

What we like

  • Aside from being more aesthetically pleasing, the wood also absorbs the scents of the herbs that are inside
  • Since the inside is refillable and replaceable, you don’t need to throw things away when you’re done with it

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

9. Piñatex

Common synthetic leather alternatives don’t really solve the overall problem with leather. While they do mean that fewer animals are killed in the process, the chemicals and processes involved in making them are just as harmful to the planet as traditional leather tanning. That is why many designers and some companies have turned their eyes toward Nature’s natural fibers for inspiration, but using plant-based materials isn’t as easy as it sounds. That’s what makes Piñatex quite the innovation, providing a leather alternative that’s close to the original in quality while also supporting a truly circular economy.

Why is it noteworthy?

Pineapple leaves are the natural byproducts of harvesting these tropical fruits, but there is very little use for them. This waste is simply gathered and left to decompose, though most farms actually just burn them. Unsurprisingly, that action results in the release of large volumes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, worsening the greenhouse effect on the planet. Piñatex uses the ignored potential of pineapple leaves to produce something that you probably would have never thought came from discarded leaves.

What we like

  • Unlike most plant-based textiles, Piñatex is non-woven in order to provide the same texture as leather
  • The materials are not only biodegradable but also helps pineapple farmer tap an additional source of income

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

10. Zeefier’s sustainable textile dyes

Despite its almost pejorative name, people have started to recognize the benefits of seaweed, at least beyond just an ingredient for food. True to its name, it is almost too easy to grow seaweed without the need for freshwater or agricultural land. And like any other plant, it purifies CO2 and produces life-sustaining oxygen.

Why is it noteworthy?

The startup Zeefier is trying to fight two battles on different fronts. On the one hand, it is trying to promote the use of seaweed to solve many of the sustainability problems of the fashion industry, particularly in the use of synthetic dyes. On the other hand, it is also trying to avoid pushing “seagricultural” practices that could also harm the environment in other ways. So instead, the seaweed they are using for their 100% natural dyes is collected from food and cosmetic wastes, enabling a more circular economy that reduces the risk of growing or harvesting seaweed too much.

What we like

  • Created from recycled seaweed waste

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

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Interview: NFT Now Founders Matt Medved, Alejandro Navia and Sam Hysell

Insight from the team behind the leading web3 editorial platform

Though there are still plenty of web3 skeptics (or as NFT Twitter likes to call them, “fudders”), those people paying close attention to the space see it as a beacon for the future of technology and media. The founding team at the informative platform nft now—Matt Medved, Alejandro Navia and Sam Hysell—predicted the permanence of web3 and the cascading effect it would have on others aspects of culture. nft now offers in-roads to those just starting their web3 journey with articles like “How to Buy an NFT in a Few Simple Steps” and “What is the Metaverse?” They share daily updates on key projects worth following. Earlier this summer, they also launched the inaugural edition of the NFT100, an annual event (where these images were taken) that celebrates leading creators and community figures in the NFT space.

Each founder’s background fuels why they do what they do, and what they bring to the platform. Medved founded Billboard Dance in 2015, later ran SPIN magazine as editor in chief and led content at the lifestyle publisher Modern Luxury. Hysell founded NOX Media, a social media marketing and content production agency. Navia went from being the Director of Innovation and Culture at Elite Daily to leading content strategy and acquisitions at Verizon. We sat down with all three to talk about the future of web3, why they made the jump and what you need to know about the space to succeed.

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What made you make this jump into web3? What were some of the shortcomings of web2 that led you all to design and launch nft now?

Matt Medved: While I’ve been dabbling in crypto since buying Bitcoin in 2013 and have done a lot of coverage of music and blockchain, NFTs were the missing puzzle piece that inspired me to jump headfirst into web3. It’s the technology I’ve long believed in finally disrupting the fields I’m actually passionate about—art, music and culture—in a way that empowers creators. Coming from legacy media, I saw firsthand how broken the web2 business model is. I witnessed misaligned incentives where publications were optimizing for advertisers rather than serving their core readers and ending up in a clickbait race to the bottom. In web2, media companies were building audience as a means to an end of monetizing it, as a middleman for brands, constantly at the mercy of centralized social media platforms’ algorithms. In web3, creators and brands can build community as an end in itself and directly monetize by sharing in the value they create.

Sam Hysell: When seeking different resources to dive deeper into the space, it was quite fragmented and noisy. nft now was really born out of the desire to scratch our own itch of having a trusted and credible source that could help consumers and creators navigate the space, and help unleash the potential of how web3 can empower the creators of culture.

These new economic models really energize us because it puts the “do it for exposure” days behind us for creators and creates novel media experiences that prioritize the community

Alejandro Navia: Our mission is to empower the creators of culture and bring NFTs from niche to mainstream. Web3 empowers us to fulfill this goal by sharing in the value that we create with our community. These new economic models really energize us because it puts the “do it for exposure” days behind us for creators and creates novel media experiences that prioritize the community.

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What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve taken away from web3 so far?

MM: Web3 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bypass traditional gatekeepers and build a more inclusive creative economy that doesn’t reflect the entrenched inequities of the past. But we will need to fight intentionally for that better future, it won’t just build itself. We’re already seeing corporate and centralized players like Meta moving in to capitalize on this movement, and it would be a true shame if we let them dictate web3 the same way they did web2.

Super-serve your super-fans instead of trying to reach the masses

SH: Everybody is always searching for scale. The beauty of NFTs is that you don’t need scale to win. You need a deep connection with a core group of supporters and community participants. This fundamentally changes how people should approach building brands or successful careers as creators. Super-serve your super-fans instead of trying to reach the masses.

AN: One key lesson that has been reinforced in web3 is that human connection is a profoundly beautiful thing. There is no web3 without the people behind the technology, the creations and the communities. Web3 is bigger than an industry; it’s an economy. From a macro viewpoint, we can clearly see that web3 is eating the world. Whole industries are now creating strategies focused on web3 while simultaneously deploying billions of dollars into building the future of it.

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Can you tell us a little bit more about the future of nft now?

AN: NFTs are clearly here to stay. Mainstream adoption is compounding on a daily basis. While exciting, it can feel overwhelming—especially for new entrants to the space. This ties directly into our goal to help onboard 1 billion people to NFTs over the next decade. We are committed to empowering the creators of culture through our platform, creating new opportunities through education while keeping our community safe and informed with trusted and objective content. We are excited to help brands enter the space authentically, intentionally and sustainably to better grow and serve their web3 communities. We are expanding our original content offerings with the launch of nft now studios while doubling down on super-serving our community. I am quite excited for nft now’s upcoming NFT membership pass.

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What’s one crucial piece of advice that you’d give someone new to the space?

MM: First, make sure that you’re entering the NFT space to create value, not extract it. Take your time and start by collecting. Start small and learn the artists, projects and markets as you figure out your role in the space. It’s a huge red flag if you’re trying to launch an NFT project without meaningfully engaging and supporting the existing community, which is very welcoming but can smell like a cash grab from a mile away. Think longterm and remember that an NFT launch is a beginning, not an end. If you’re not thinking about the people on the other side of the exchange and how to continue building a bond and creating value for them long after the primary sale, you will fail.

SH: Find projects that excite you. Don’t fall for the myth that NFTs revolve around speculative investing. This is a disruptive technology that creates a new mechanism for communal ownership and participation. Although it’s great to take notes on what various projects are doing well, there’s tons of whitespace to innovate and create new precedents. Lastly, as per any industry, it’s just as important that the infrastructure and support systems are strong. You don’t have to be a creator to get involved as there are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow by contributing to other projects and communities in the space.

AN: My recommendation for anyone coming in is to fully immerse yourself in the communities, the projects, the artists, the tech and whatever excites you the most. Prioritize your mental health by setting appropriate boundaries that align with your best interests. Trust your journey as it unfolds and be prepared to strike when opportunities present themselves. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment in technology. It’s not about timing the market, it’s about spending time in the market. The value creators always prevail.

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This modernized Ford dune buggy is equally swift on city roads

Ford is known for its robust trucks like the F-150 Raptor and they have a few upbeat concept buggy designs in the pipeline too. That makes complete sense as the future shouts out loud for compact off-roading vehicles that are good for city commutes too instead of hoarding multiple vehicles. This Ford concept off-roading buggy is in line with the future-forward vision the Michigan-based automotive giant could adopt in the coming years.

Having a well-balanced mix of racing, off-roading and city commute aesthetics – the two-seater electric vehicle has a sci-fi element to it. A balanced body frame design with a good ground clearance gives the riders assurance of taking uneven trails with confidence. The low-slung, crawling position of this Ford makes it glued to the tarmac with the smooth aerodynamic form promising optimum drag reduction for the preferred range on the battery.

Designer: Keyu Deng

Dubbed the Fordzilla Hypervan, this dune buggy derives its overall inspiration from the reptilians. The matte black color it’s draped in is a tell-tale sign of its Godzilla design influence. If you see that typical Batmobile influence, you are not alone! The occurrence of matte orange hues on the outside and inside highlight the sharp character of the ride. The battery on the rear indicates its rear-wheel-drive origins, and therefore, a better balance and handling.

The Hypervan gets all glass doors that are gull-winged, and look absolutely gorgeous. These doors are an extension of the windshield and panoramic glass roof which adds a sense of airiness to the four-wheeler. The rear of the vehicle is raised up higher than the front to get maximum downforce which is helpful in keeping it glued to the tarmac at high speeds.

Overall, this is a beach buggy concept with space for a spare tire on the rear and evokes a sense of speed and dynamism without getting too cheeky. The driver and passenger seating looks ultra-comfy which is another good feature for laid-back travel for extended driving stints.

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Liquid Sunshine Preserved Lemon Crush

Whether combined with olive oil to create a drizzle, added to marinades or used in any number of recipes, Liquid Sunshine—a preserved lemon concentrate—adds zest, zing and brightness to any meal. Made by Maine-based Rhea Goods (run by Abbye Churchill), the condiment comprises lemons, chilis and various flavorful spices.