Thanks to the good folks at Yanko Design (and some others), I’ve pulled together a list of interesting links over the last year that touch on the topic of design (e.g., smart phones) and interior design (e.g. chairs).
Devices: Let me start off with devices. Some IT based, some not….
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I was impressed by this: A Mouse You Can Squeeze Like a Stress Ball While You Work
- Likewise, when it comes to smartphones, these are innovative from a design viewpoint: Seven simple smartphones that do things differently
- More innovative design: 4 Smart Devices Controlled by Touch, Not Screens or Apps
- A fine looking device: This AC Does 5 Jobs at Once and Looks Like Furniture on Your Wall
- Also very fine: These 5 Speakers Are So Beautiful They Could Hang in a Museum – and They Actually Sound Amazing
- The kids / young people love these type of retro devices: This Tiny Translucent Camera Is Every Y2K Lover’s Dream
- Speaking of that: Kodak Charmera is a tiny, retro digital camera that you can hang on your bag
- I am still on the fence when it comes to smart glasses, but I will say this: the design of them are getting better: Google x Gentle Monster Smart Glasses
IKEA: Ikea is continually doing interesting work, year after year. I think these links show that:
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These Are the 12 Ikea Products the Company’s Design Chief Personally Owns. If you guessed Billy bookcase, you guessed wrong. 🙂
- Speaking of IKEA and the number twelve: IKEA Waited 12 Years to Show This Inflatable Chair at Milan Design Week
- The PS 2026 collection is whimsical. See for yourself: A First Look At The Ikea PS 2026 Collection
- More embracing of color with the Teklan line: IKEA and Teklan Turn Tech Into Eye Candy
- Not to mention the famous and pervasive POANG armchair: IKEA Transforms Its Most Beloved Chair Into Something Completely Different – Yanko Design
Furniture: IKEA is not the only furniture maker with well designed furniture. For example…
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This bed by Yabu Pushelberg is everything. I agree. Y/P were everywhere in the 1980s. Good to see them still doing good work.
- Two innovative chairs, here: The 3D-Printed Chair That Moves With You, Not Against You and here: The ZERO Chair Has No Welds, No Joints, No Apologies
- Sustainable design is good design: These Lamps Made From Trash That Look Better Than Designer Lighting
Living Space: finally…
- Here are two posts on Maximalism: 1) What is Maximalist Decor and Why is it Taking Over 2025 Trends? and 2) 6 Things Even A Maximalist Wouldn’t Hold Onto
- Staying on the number six, here are 6 Habits Of People Who Always Have An Organized Home. Organization is another form of design.
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