Most chairs are clearly assembled objects, with legs, a seat, and a backrest, all stacked and joined together. Sculptural lounge pieces sometimes flip that script and feel more like a single volume that has been carved or sliced. Chunk is a concept that leans into that second approach, imagining seating as a doughnut with a […]
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We’ve all been there. You’re three hours into a study session, hunched over your desk with tabs multiplying like rabbits, your phone buzzing with notifications, and that nagging feeling that you’re not actually retaining anything. Digital learning promised us flexibility and endless resources, but sometimes it feels more like drowning in information while learning nothing
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Recycled plastic products often fall into two camps: grey utilitarian bins or loud, speckled experiments that feel more like proof of concept than something you want on your desk. Tray210 recycled, a collaboration between Korean studio intenxiv and manufacturer INTOPS under the rmrp brand, takes a different approach, using recycled plastics and waste additives to
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We have come a long way from the computers the size of entire rooms to the sleek personal computers that sit comfortably on our desks. The evolution of computing has consistently pushed toward smaller form factors and greater efficiency. The Mac mini, for example, illustrates how compact modern PCs have become. Yet the question persists:
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Chaume Sublimé Transforms Reed Grass into Sensory Architecture Chaume Sublimé is an ephemeral installation by COAT – conditions atmosphériques d’espaces, created for the Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 in Montpellier, France. The project investigates the spatial and sensory potential of reed grass, using the material to form an atmosphere-driven architectural intervention that examines craftsmanship,
PROS: Strong display for the money Complete accessory ecosystem Big batteries CONS: Neither tablet is light enough for comfortable one-handed use Fully kitted-out X1 with Floating Keyboard and Focus Pen gets expensive fast RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE FOR MONEY EDITOR’S QUOTE: Poco Pad X1 and M1 are not perfect, but together
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Van Orton Design is an Italian creative duo of twin brothers Marco and Stefano from Turin, known for ultra‑colourful pop‑culture illustrations that look like stained‑glass windows crossed with 1980s poster art. Their style uses thick black outlines, geometric shapes, neon palettes and dot/line textures influenced by church glass, Roy Lichtenstein and ’80s logos, which they
Monsieur Cailloux is a Paris‑based ceramic artist and self‑styled explorer who has invented an imaginary planet, MRCX, populated by the “Cailloux Tribe” – small, blobby, stone‑like beings he sculpts in clay. Each ceramic “specimen” is unique, hand‑built, numbered, and glazed with soft gradients, speckles and tiny faces, then presented as part of an ongoing “scientific”
Lofree Lipstick mechanical keyboard turns your desk into a curated beauty-inspired setup, blending fashion and function in one compact 75% layout. Each keycap is styled in a classic lipstick shade, creating a cosmetic-like color palette that feels more like a makeup collection than a gadget. The frosted transparent shell lets these colors shine through, adding
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International Photographer of the Year: “Lux” by Arturo Gómez Sierra Black and white photography has a unique way of amplifying emotion, where shadows and highlights take center stage. The 2025 Exposure One Awards celebrate this artistry, honoring photographers who transform light, contrast, and timing into unforgettable works. This year’s winners represent global talent, with categories
