Design

July 13, 2020

Airline Seat Designed to Allow Economy Passengers to Lie Down and Sleep

For years, passengers have been complaining about the tight quarters when flying economy. But now, more than ever, there's a need to rethink standard seating in the face of social distancing. Luckily, one man has already spent the past few years devising a way to give economy passengers the ride that they deserve. Designer Jeffrey O'Neill first contemplated tackling airline seating while flying from New York to Singapore.

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July 7, 2020

UVMask Is a Reusable Face Mask That Filters and Sterilizes the Air in Real Time

The release of UVMask couldn't be more timely. Designed in the United States and made in Japan, this next-generation reusable mask that's been two years in the making has built-in UV-C sterilization that neutralizes 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, pollution, and particles. UVMask is already making waves on Kickstarter, where it has raised over $500,000 with more than a month to go in the campaign.

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July 4, 2020

Swirling Resin Wall Hangings and Pendants Capture the Beauty of Crashing Waves

Do you love a salty sea breeze and the sound of crashing waves? If you miss the beach, you can now have a miniature oceanscape at home, thanks to Ukrainian artist Anna Paschenko (of Roslynka). She creates resin art wall hangings and wearable pendants that capture the beauty of the ocean. Paschenko’s swirling ocean paintings are rendered with layers of epoxy resin. When poured, the liquid creates mesmerizing swirls as well as bubbly, wave-like patterns.

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