Design

October 28, 2024

Ultra-Light Pocket-Sized Daypack Lets You Travel Light and Go Green

Based in Bangkok, TipTop Things is a collective of friends dedicated to designing climate-positive products that enhance everyday life. They recently launched their latest design on Kickstarter—the Nanobag Daypack, an ultra-light, pocket-sized backpack that blends convenience with eco-friendly design. The Nanobag Daypack is made from super-soft diamond ripstop fabric, which is just 0.05 millimeters thick—that’s half the width of a human hair! It has the ability to fold into a tiny pouch measuring around 3.

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October 21, 2024

Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States

Though typically associated with children and elementary schools, alphabet posters can be designed for adults and sleek apartments, too. Abbie Renzema, an illustrator based in Las Vegas, delightfully proves this point. The gifted artist creates charming posters that recreate the alphabet, whether they be based on Wes Anderson movies, inside jokes from the iconic TV show The Office, or states across the U.S. With their glossy designs and whimsical illustrations, Renzema’s U.S.

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October 18, 2024

Vespa Scooters Given New Life as Innovative Office Chairs

Ever since its launch in 1946, the Vespa scooter has cemented itself as a design classic. Its sleek edges, playful colors, and retro aesthetic add to its timeless appeal, with more than 19 million units sold globally to date. Now, the iconic scooter has been given a new life not on the road but inside the office.

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October 12, 2024

Yamaha Builds Electric Guitars Out of Upcycled Instrument Manufacturing Wood Scraps

A large amount of wood is used to build many musical instruments, particularly larger and more complex ones such as guitars and pianos. This leaves fabricators with large quantities of cut waste and unused materials—a challenge when pursuing a more sustainable approach. Now, Yamaha, one of the world's leading musical instrument companies, has introduced a daring concept that could revolutionize the industry.

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My Modern Met

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