Creative Products
January 21, 2026

Classic Bic Ballpoint Pen Reimagined as a Giant Lamp for 75th Anniversary

Earlier this month at the 2026 Maison&Objet show in Paris, Seletti unveiled something unexpected. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bic Cristal pen, the Italian design brand created a monumental version of the iconic writing instrument, this time in the shape of a lamp. Designed at a 12:1 scale, Seletti’s Bic Lamp clocks in at nearly 6 feet tall, a stark contrast to the typical Bic Cristal pen, which measures about 5.

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Technology
January 20, 2026

Toyota Designs Robot Chair That Can Walk, Bend, and Help You up the Stairs

Wheelchairs have been around for centuries, helping people with limited mobility get around. As useful as they are, though, things often get tricky when uneven terrain and stairs come into play. Hoping to tackle these issues, Toyota has created a state-of-the art solution. The Walk Me chair, introduced at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, is a four-legged robotic chair that can safely move its users around as it adapts to its surroundings in real time.

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Academy
January 20, 2026

Cozy up With a Winter Craft When You Enroll in an Online Class

If you’re in the Northern hemisphere, you’re likely bundled up in a scarf and pulling on your parka. Or, at the very least, you’re wearing a sweater when you leave the house. With such frigid temperatures, it’s always nice to curl up on your couch with a cozy craft. Get started on a new project with the help of expert instructors when you enroll in an online craft class on My Modern Met Academy.

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