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It’s almost too easy to take our sense of smell for granted until we feel nauseated and disturbed by foul odors. Although not as sensitive as our furry friends, our noses still play a critical role not only in navigating the world around us but also in conditioning our minds and, in the long run, our bodies toward certain states or moods. After all, the right scents can help calm us down, while incompatible ones can quickly ruin our day.

Aroma diffusers have become quite the fad in the past few years, but it’s only recently that these products have outgrown their uninspiring utilitarian designs. Now they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, or even functions, including ones like this nature-inspired concept that uses zero energy to spread your favorite scents around.

Designer: Jaeyeong Choi

Even before modern essential oil diffusers became popular, people were already using more natural ways to get these scents into the air. Most of them are made from ceramic and require a candle or small fire to make the oil evaporate. Both kinds of diffusers have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the one thing they share in common is that they need some form of energy to work, whether it’s electricity or fire.

LITH is a concept for an aroma diffuser that requires none of those. You simply place a few drops of your favorite aromatic oil on a piece of volcanic rock and that’s pretty much it. The rock’s porous surface absorbs the oil, which is then released naturally into the air via evaporation, the pleasant aroma wafted through the air via natural breezes. No fire hazards, no power cords, no drained batteries, just Mother Nature doing her thing.

While the rock itself is sufficient to be a natural scent diffuser, LITH’s design borrows other themes from nature to complement the aroma with some visual impact. A spiraling cone, made from a mixture of acrylic resin, mica, and jesmonite dye, holds the rock at the top, mimicking the mighty form of a volcano. It creates a bit of a contrast, juxtaposing the gentle scents with the image of an energetic and sometimes destructive mountain.

The combination is definitely a memorable one, presenting a simple yet deeply meaningful design that creates an atmosphere of calm in your personal space. It’s not unlike the ASMR Lava Ball, available from our shop, that similarly uses a volcanic rock to act as a diffuser, but pairs that not only with an eye-catching aesthetic but also with sound and texture for an unforgettable sensory experience.

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Promotion: entries are now open for the Compasso d’Oro International Award, a global version of Italy‘s highest design prize, tied to Expo 2025 Osaka.

Presented by Italy’s Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in collaboration with the the General Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, the Compasso d’Oro International Award will recognise the most innovative and impactful projects that align with the themes of Expo 2025.

The awards are open to products, product systems, services and events from the 161 countries participating in the expo, which is united by the sustainability-focused theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.

Categories for submissions are design for living, design for lighting, design for mobility, design for work, design for the individual, food design, service and social design and design for communication.

Entries also need to fall into one of the three sub-themes – “Saving Lives”, “Empowering Lives” or “Connecting Lives” – and have to refer to products or services that were put on the market between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2024.

The Saving Lives category includes areas such as public health improvements and disaster risk reduction, Empowering Lives might take in tech-enhanced education or the maximising of human potential via artificial intelligence or robotics, while Connecting Lives could cover projects in the areas of communication or co-creation.

“‘What is a happy lifestyle?’ is the question the Expo seeks to answer – not only in the context of human life, but also in relation to the urban and natural environments around us,” said the ADI.

The winning projects will be selected by an expert jury and exhibited in the Mario Cucinella-designed Italian pavilion of the expo from 5 September 2025.

Afterwards, they will go on permanent display at the ADI Design Museum in Milan as part of the Compasso d’Oro Design Collection – an historic collection of all of the award’s past winners, including icons such as the Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Fiat 500 car and Sacco beanbag chair.

Applications to the award can be made by filling out the application form on the Compasso d’Oro website, with a €1,000 fee required for each nominated product. The application deadline is 10 March 2025.

Expo 2025 Osaka is the 36th official edition of the World Expo and will be held from 13 April to 13 October 2025. There are usually five years between expos, although the 2020 Expo in Dubai only concluded in 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

For more information and to enter, visit the Compasso d’Oro website.

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I’ve never lived in a motorhome or spent much time road-tripping through the country, but I do believe it would be an exciting and cherishable experience. Most people these days are abandoning their restrictive and superficial lifestyles, to adopt a wholesome and endearing life on the go. If you’re planning to move to a motorhome, then you may need to get some things in order first.

Living on the road in a motorhome or a tiny home on wheels requires a unique set of essentials that combine portability, functionality, and space-saving designs. We have curated a collection of ten innovative designs that are perfect for enhancing your mobile lifestyle, offering both practicality and comfort wherever your journey takes you. These products merge innovation, functionality, and style, making them perfect for enhancing the motorhome or tiny home living experience.

1. Morphy Richards Ductless Portable Air Conditioner

If you’re moving into a tiny home on wheels, then you need to prepare for weather conditions on the road. If it gets too hot, then you need the Morphy Richards Ductless Portable Air Conditioner. This product brings true mobility to air conditioning, making it ideal for a life on the road. It doesn’t need cumbersome hoses like typical portable A/C units, it utilizes water-cooling technology to maintain a comfy temperature without external venting.

It features a sleek and futuristic design, which will add a touch of modern elegance to your motorhome. It showcases a 50-degree angle of coverage in each direction, cooling even the small spaces, and ensuring you are comfortable everywhere. It makes a valuable addition to your mobile lifestyle, by delivering convenience and savings.

Why is it noteworthy?

Its ductless technology eliminates the need for bulky hoses, allowing for easy setup and transport. The unit’s compact size and multi-functionality provide effective climate control without taking up valuable space. This convenience is particularly beneficial for those living on the road, where maintaining a comfortable environment is essential. By offering a portable and efficient cooling solution, this air conditioner enhances the mobile living experience, ensuring comfort and ease wherever your travels take you.

What we like

• Eliminates the need for cumbersome hoses, enhancing portability.
• Offers cooling, dehumidifying, and fanning functions for comprehensive climate control.

What we dislike

• May not be suitable for larger spaces.
• Requires regular water refills for optimal performance.

2. Titanium 2-in-1 Compass

Called the Titanium 2-in-1 Compass, this design is for those who demand reliability, versatility, and compactness in their EDC gear. It is a tiny 2-in-1 tool that merges classic navigation with modern craftsmanship. It is a pocket-sized marvel that will guide and inform you when you require it the most. It features a unique UFO-inspired design, with every detail feeling purposeful and aligned.

It is ideal for a life on the road, as you can clip it to your backpack, allowing it to guide you in your travel, whether you’re on a highway, or moving through unchartered territories. The compass showcases ingenious dual functionality. One side features a liquid-filled compass, while the other side serves as a thermometer – both these features have been packed into a single, compact tool.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The compass delivers incredible stability in all conditions, with the oil-filled chamber reducing vibrations. The thermometer offers clear Celsius readings, which can keep you informed on what gear to wear at different parts of your travels. It is a little detail that can offer a lot of help. The Titanium 2-in-1 Compass is available in two versions – a single-ear which weighs 48.6 grams and a double-ear design which weighs 53 grams. You can pick the one that best suits your needs!

What we like

• Durable and lightweight design that can handle the rigors of the outdoors.
• Brings the joys of analog precision in a world where digital technology reigns supreme.

What we dislike

• Difficult to see in the dark without Tritium tubes.

3. BLUETTI Elite 200 V2

If you’re living a life on the road, you need a power station. When you’re residing in a motorhome, power isn’t always reliable, and you should consider purchasing the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2. This is the latest addition to BLUETTI’s product lineup, and it showcases an automotive-grade LiFePO4 battery with over 6,000 life cycles, providing up to 17 years of dependable power.

It is equipped with solar tracking to maximize energy capture, making it an ideal choice for off-grid living. It also features an ultra-quiet, noise-canceling technology that functions as a near-silent 16 dB, so it is an excellent option for outdoor environments. It provides three rapid charging options and supports high-speed car charging as well.

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Why is it noteworthy?

Even though it has a compact size, it can offer 2,600W output with a boost to 3,900W in Power Lifting mode. It can successfully support household essentials and high-demand outdoor devices. It can easily power 9 devices simultaneously making it the perfect choice for RVs or campsites. It is also equipped with three rapid charging options, and it can be charged in 50 minutes, ensuring you don’t need to waste too much time ensuring your power station is actually powered!

What we like

• Features solar tracking, making it ideal for off-grid living.
• Operates at a near-silent 16 dB, suitable for outdoor environments.

What we dislike

• Reliance on optimal conditions for solar charging efficiency.

4. Moka-mp

Called the Moka-mp, this portable Moka coffee pot is perfect for coffee lovers who are often on the road. It is a lightweight and durable coffee maker that can accompany you as you move about. It features a sleek design that mimics a small cooking pot. The lower compartment holds water, while the safety valve and a section for coffee grounds are placed above it.

This coffee pot lets you brew a fresh cup of joe irrespective of where you are, which sounds like true heaven for a coffee lover like me. It can enhance your outdoor experiences by delivering a warm and freshly brewed cuppa amid nature. You can enjoy your morning coffee ritual wherever you are.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Moka-mp brings the comfort of home-brewed coffee to the road, making it an ideal companion for motorhome living or tiny homes on wheels. Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space, a crucial factor when living in limited quarters. The pot’s durability means it can withstand the rigors of travel, providing reliable performance wherever your journey takes you. The Moka-mp offers a way to enjoy freshly brewed coffee without the need for electricity or bulky equipment, enhancing the overall travel experience.

What we like

• Designed for travel, it can withstand outdoor conditions.
• Brews coffee easily without the need for electricity.

What we dislike

• May not brew enough coffee for larger groups in one go.
• Currently a concept, it may not be readily available for purchase.

5. MediScan Pro

Say hello to the MediScan Pro. This conceptual device is pocket-sized and reimagines personal health monitoring with a futuristic touch. It provides specialized functionality with a retro-futuristic aesthetic. It has a boxy and angular aluminum body, which is quite interesting. The device is equipped with a sizeable fingerprint scanner, a compact display, and buttons and wheels for easy control.

For those residing in motorhomes, a portable health scanner like the MediScan Pro could offer health insights at the touch of a button. Keeping tabs on our health can be tough when you’re constantly on the go, but the MediScan Pro could play an invaluable role in helping us with this. The idea of using holograms to display health data does seem far-fetched currently, but also showcases the potential future of personal health tech.

Why is it noteworthy?

The MediScan Pro can offer comprehensive health monitoring in a compact form, making it ideal for those living in motorhomes or tiny homes on wheels. Its design allows for easy portability, ensuring you can keep track of your health without needing bulky equipment. The device’s ability to provide quick health insights is particularly beneficial for travelers who may not have immediate access to healthcare facilities.

What we like

• Easy to carry and use anywhere, making it perfect for life on the road.
•  Incorporates recycled materials, aligning with sustainable living practices.

What we dislike

• The hologram display is not yet feasible, limiting its current functionality.
• The boxy design may not appeal to everyone’s aesthetic preferences.

6. Anywhere-Use Lamp

Named the Anywhere Use Lamp, this portable and minimalist table design forms the perfect ambiance for you anytime, anywhere. It features a modular design that makes it compatible with different settings from comfy motorhomes to open outdoor spaces. The lamp operates on four AA batteries, hence making it a sustainable and reusable option.

The lamp is equipped with six high-color rendering LEDs that offer a soft and warm light. The design also includes a ‘camo’, that moves through the four brightness levels with a press, providing satisfying and clicking feedback. It is available in an industrial edition, which displays a raw elegance owing to its unique, scratch-detailed metal base.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Anywhere Use Lamp is particularly beneficial for motorhome or tiny home living due to its portability and versatility. Its battery-operated design means you don’t need to rely on an electrical outlet, providing lighting wherever you need it. The lamp’s compact size and easy disassembly make it simple to store and transport, ideal for limited living spaces.

What we like

• Provides lighting without needing an electrical outlet.
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with multiple brightness settings.

What we dislike

• Requires regular replacement or recharging of batteries.
• May not provide sufficient illumination for larger spaces.

7. Outlery

The Outlery Cutlery Set is a portable, compact, and convenient solution for dining on the go, making it a perfect match for motorhome living. The set contains a fork, knife, spoon, and collapsible chopsticks. They are all tucked away in a pocket-sized case measuring around 3.2×2.5 inches. It is created for easy transport, making it ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle.

The reusable cutlery set is made from durable materials, so it is easy to clean. You can simply wipe it with water. It cuts down the need for disposable utensils, thereby decreasing your carbon footprint. Since you only need this set to consume your food, it ensures you don’t need to buy more utensils, hence saving space in your mobile home.

Why is it noteworthy?

The cutlery set features a compact and eco-friendly design, making it an ideal choice for those living on the road. Its small size means it takes up minimal space, a key consideration for motorhome or tiny home living. The set’s durability ensures it can withstand the rigors of travel, providing reliable performance for outdoor dining. The reusable nature of the utensils aligns with sustainable living practices, reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility.

What we like

• Fits easily into pockets or bags for convenient transport.
• Reduces waste by eliminating the need for disposable utensils.

What we dislike

• May take time to assemble before each use.
• The set includes basic utensils, which may not suit all dining needs.

8. Slim Fold Dish Rack

The Slim Fold Dish Rack is an innovative solution to dry dishware in small and compact spaces, making it a great choice for motor homes. The unique dish rack is blessed with a patent-pending spring mechanism which lets it collapse from 14 inches down to just 1.2 inches in a second. It is easy and efficient to store and transport.

The dish rack showcases a minimal yet durable design that offers ample ventilation and more than enough space for plates, utensils, and cookware of all sizes. If you’re trying to maximize the kitchen space in your home on wheels, then this collapsible dish rack will keep your tableware and cutlery clean and dry in no time.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Slim Fold Dish Rack is blessed with a space-saving design, making it an excellent choice for motorhome living. Its ability to collapse into a compact size means it takes up minimal space when not in use, a crucial feature for limited living areas. The dish rack’s quick deployment and sturdy construction provide a reliable solution for drying dishes, ensuring they are ready for the next use. This convenience is especially valuable for travelers who need to make the most of every inch of space.

What we like

• Collapses to a compact size for easy storage and transport.
• Made from materials that ensure longevity and easy maintenance.

What we dislike

• May not hold a large number of dishes at once.
• The spring system may require careful handling to avoid damage.

9. Pocket Monkii 2

Called the Pocket Monkii 2, this compact and versatile fitness kit is created for those who spend a lot of time on the go but still want to maintain their fitness routine. The kit is incorporated with a door anchor, strap with two handles, a carabiner, and a small bag to hold and store all components. Although it has a compact size, it functions as a comprehensive workout solution, letting users perform a whole bunch of different exercises.

It includes a door anchor with loops along its length, which supports quick adjustments for progressive overload, which is a key principle in gaining muscle and improving fitness. It weighs only one pound, making it easy to carry, and use wherever you please.

Why is it noteworthy?

It has a lightweight design that can be easily stored and transported, ensuring you can work out wherever you are. The kit’s versatility allows for a wide range of exercises, catering to different fitness levels and goals. This adaptability is particularly beneficial for travelers who may not have access to traditional gym equipment. By offering a convenient way to stay active on the road, the Pocket Monkii 2 enhances the mobile living experience, promoting health and wellness.

What we like

•  Easy to carry and store, ideal for travel.
• Supports a variety of exercises for different fitness levels.

What we dislike

• The door anchor strap may be too short for advanced exercises.
•  Requires a suitable door or anchor point for use.

10. Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk

If you’ve embraced motorhome living, then you probably work remotely. Remote work has its perks and cons, and you need to create a suitable workstation to ensure you stay focused and productive. As someone who works remotely, I can safely say the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is a good work accessory to have. It is an innovative portable station created for modern professionals who are on the move.

The product is meticulously crafted to ensure you stay productive while traveling. It has a clever design including a fabric-covered notebook that will seamlessly merge with your belongings. When you unfold it, it transforms into a comprehensive ergonomic setup, equipped with a laptop stand, wireless keyboard, and touchpad.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Casa Pop-Up Desk elevates your laptop to eye level, promoting healthy posture and reducing neck strain during extended use. It features thoughtfully designed compartments for organizing cables, pens, and other essentials, ensuring everything you need is within reach. Its compact, lightweight form allows for easy transport, fitting effortlessly into your backpack or briefcase, and supporting your life on the go.

What we like

• Stylish, notebook-like design integrates seamlessly with other personal items.
• Quick and effortless setup, ready for use in minutes.

What we dislike

• May not support larger laptops or additional peripherals effectively.
• Best suited for flat surfaces, which may limit its usability in certain environments.

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Although VR and AR have been around for a long time, now treated under a wider mixed (MR) or eXtended reality (XR) umbrella, most people still consider these experiences as complicated and unnecessary extensions of our computer monitors. After all, seeing digital objects floating in front of you gets old quickly if all you can do is to “click” on them or type on an invisible keyboard.

The technology has a lot more to offer, of course, especially given Apple’s push for its own brand of “spatial computing.” Unfortunately, the value of mixed reality can really only be appreciated if you have applications and experiences that truly showcase the power of this fusion of the real world and the virtual world, something that this educational music app pulls off with aplomb.

Designer: Simply

Augmented reality, as the name suggests, tries to augment or supplement what we can see in the real world by overlaying digital objects or markers over physical objects. Spatial computing takes it a bit further by making it a two-way street, where the real world’s physics, movement, and position can affect those virtual objects in turn. Of course, you’ll need specialized equipment to experience this, which is what the Apple Vision Pro brings to the table, or to your head, rather.

Simply Piano is an app that originally taught piano lessons using an iPhone or an iPad, but its new Vision Pro incarnation takes learning to the next level. Using Apple’s spatial computing platform, it not only pins a virtual score or guide above your keyboard, it can also detect your fingers, highlight the keys on the piano you need to hit, and let you know if you’ve made a mistake, just in case you out of tune note didn’t clue you in.

The magic happens when you find out that you can do all these things even if you don’t own a piano or electric keyboard. It projects a virtual keyboard that only you can see on any flat surface in front of you, allowing you to learn and practice anywhere without even making a sound. It uses all those same technologies and techniques to map your finger movement to the digital keyboard so you can use it on a plane, on your desk, or really anywhere you can tap comfortably on a table of sorts.

There are, of course, limitations to this learning technique, since Simply Piano won’t be able to check your hand posture, the strength of your key presses (which would be crucial to a real piano), and similar aspects of playing the instrument. It’s still a fun way to learn anywhere without even requiring a physical piano. Presuming, of course, you’re in a place where you can wear the Vision Pro headset.

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Mumbai studio MuseLAB has used bulbous mint-green displays and berry-red accents across the interiors of bathware showroom Sorbet.

Located in an upscale Mumbai neighbourhood, the 241-square-metre space is the flagship store of local bathroom brand Aquant.

MuseLAB co-founders Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani sought to create an interior that diverges wildly from traditional bathware showrooms.

“Sorbet went far beyond recalibrating what ‘conventional’ experience centres could look like,” the duo explained.

“It was a sojourn that beckoned one’s inner child to come play, marinate in visual storytelling and create a space that allowed one to willingly abandon all notions of the ‘expected’ at the door,” the duo said.

MuseLAB was asked to design and execute the interior in only six months due to the high rental cost of the space.

“This remained a challenge and it took us eight months to complete the project, including three months of understanding the brand, working on planning and design concepts and preparing technical drawings,” the founders explained.

The duo decided to preserve the deep volume and 12-foot-high walls of the retail space, which was formerly a rug atelier.

“We had to accommodate a large inventory within the store to ensure that our clients were able to display maximum products without making [it] resemble a warehouse or a shop,” the duo told Dezeen.

“This was achieved through intelligent planning by resorting to circles, which were tangential to each other – each circle represented either an enclave for intimate displays of fittings and fixtures or mock bathrooms and live stations.”

Elements all over the showroom reference this overarching circular geometry, from the display units and lighting fixtures to the flooring pattern.

Bulbous funnel-shaped pedestals, curvilinear enclosures and stepped display units are dotted throughout the space – all covered in mint-green paint or mosaic tiles, with the colour borrowed from Aquant’s brand identity.

The sea of mint green is broken up with berry-red details like painted beams and HVAC ducts, as well as the custom-made halo light fixtures suspended from the ceiling.

The pattern of the Kota stone flooring varies between rubble-style jagged chunks and smooth curvilinear inlay, both set in ivory-toned grout.

Outside, the mint-green facade features an entrance porch covered by a glass brick enclosure.

“The facade gives away subtle hints of the visceral rush of hues and elements one encounters inside,” the MuseLAB co-founders said.

Founded in 2012, MuseLAB has worked on a range of interior and design projects including a “non-conformist and non-contexual” 13-piece furniture collection.

Other colour-blocked projects recently featured on Dezeen include an apartment in Lisbon by Alarquitectos and Italian studio FDA’s interiors for a seaside hotel.

The photography is by Nayan Soni. 

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