Design

January 8, 2024

Wearable Airbags Deploy in Milliseconds To Protect the Elderly From Falls

A fall can be dangerous at any age, but the peril of a tumble increases with age. Hoping to reduce the harm they can do, Suzhou Yidaibao Intelligent Technology Co., a Chinese startup, has developed a uniquely helpful gadget. Drawing from the same principles of car airbags, their inflatable vests and belts are designed to protect seniors when they fall.

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December 23, 2023

10 Lebanese Designers Reimagine Wax Into Sculptural Candles for a Good Cause

Lebanese non-profit House of Today has released a limited edition collection of candles which spotlight the creative possibilities of wax. Titled The Candle Project, it was made in collaboration with 10 local designers, each of whom paid tribute to different values and icons of Lebanese culture and landscapes through their work. The candles were then fabricated by artisans at the Centre Hospitalier Beit Chabeb, a rehabilitation hub for disabled patients.

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December 19, 2023

People Are Buying This Dr. Pepper Candle That Smells Just Like the Fan-Favorite Soft Drink

Ever since its creation in the 19th century, Dr. Pepper has been among the most popular sodas out there. While its fans have celebrated their love for the soft drink with a wide array of merch, from t-shirts to flavored lip balm, a creative company has found inspiration in another element of the drink—its smell. Vineyard Candle Company launched a soy wax candle that smells just like Dr. Pepper.

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