Come on, You Know You Want a Chair Made Out of a 737 Engine

Meet Fallen Furniture, a design outfit run by two brothers in Bath, in the U.K. The post Come on, You Know You Want a Chair Made Out of a 737 Engine appeared first on WIRED. Come on, You Know You Want a Chair Made Out of a 737 Engine

One Designer’s Crusade to Save Oaxacan Pottery From Extinction

Kythzia Barrera founded Innovating Tradition, and its retail arm, Colectivo 1050º, to find ways to conserve the tradition of Mexican ceramics. The post One Designer's Crusade to Save Oaxacan Pottery From Extinction appeared first on WIRED. One Designer’s Crusade to Save Oaxacan Pottery From Extinction

The ‘Series A’ Conference Table Is Also a Ping Pong Table Because Startups

Poppin is a startup that provides other startups with staplers, paper clips, desktop organizers, and now a new and improved ping pong conference table. The post The 'Series A' Conference Table Is Also a Ping Pong Table Because Startups appeared first on WIRED. The ‘Series A’ Conference Table Is Also a Ping Pong Table Because Startups

The Oddly Fascinating Quest to Design the Perfect Desk Lamp

The Fade Task Light's streamlined design is a beautifully conceived departure from ideas that have defined the desk light's form factor for 80 years. The post The Oddly Fascinating Quest to Design the Perfect Desk Lamp appeared first on WIRED. The Oddly Fascinating Quest to Design the Perfect Desk Lamp

Even N00bs Can Rock Out on Magic Instruments’ New Guitar

Magic Instruments' guitar isn't a guitar, exactly. But it sounds like one. The post Even N00bs Can Rock Out on Magic Instruments' New Guitar appeared first on WIRED. Even N00bs Can Rock Out on Magic Instruments’ New Guitar

Neural Networks Got You Confused? This Interactive Chart Can Help

Daniel Smilkov, a member of Google's Big Picture Research Group, and Shan Carter, who creates interactive graphics for The New York Times, created it. The post Neural Networks Got You Confused? This Interactive Chart Can Help appeared first on WIRED. Neural Networks Got You Confused? This Interactive Chart Can Help

Dyson’s First-Ever Hair Dryer Will Make All Others Look Weak

After years of building vacuums, hand dryers, fans, and air purifiers, the company has decided to make a hair dryer. The Supersonic is here, and it costs $400. The post Dyson's First-Ever Hair Dryer Will Make All Others Look Weak appeared first on WIRED. Dyson’s First-Ever Hair Dryer Will Make All Others Look Weak

What’s the House From Psycho Doing on the Roof of the Met?

Artist Cornelia Parker's installation, which examines authenticity and belonging, is the latest rooftop structure to make our jaws drop. The post What's the House From Psycho Doing on the Roof of the Met? appeared first on WIRED. What’s the House From Psycho Doing on the Roof of the Met?

The Mrs Box Spring 2016

Ring Boxes: Mrs Box  |  Floral Design: Tulipina  |  Styling: MaeMae & Co  |  Engagement Rings: Lang Antiques

The Mrs Box Spring 2016

8 Ingenious Redesigns of Everyday Objects

Students from École cantonale d'art de Lausanne paired up with conceptual gadget maker Punkt to recreate, and improve, eight everyday items. The post 8 Ingenious Redesigns of Everyday Objects appeared first on WIRED. 8 Ingenious Redesigns of Everyday Objects

Finally, the Tokyo Olympics Has a Logo

The Harmonized Checkered Emblem is based on the traditional “ichimatsu moyo” Japanese pattern. The post Finally, the Tokyo Olympics Has a Logo appeared first on WIRED. Finally, the Tokyo Olympics Has a Logo

This Tricky Crosswalk Stops Drivers With an Optical Illusion

From the side, the markings appear to be flat, but from a certain vantage point, they take on a 3-D appearance like a set of roadblocks. The post This Tricky Crosswalk Stops Drivers With an Optical Illusion appeared first on WIRED. This Tricky Crosswalk Stops Drivers With an Optical Illusion

Honda’s Got a Whimsical Vision for the Self-Driving Future

Honda's project stars seven whimsical vehicular prototypes, each the size of a remote-controlled car and photographed in vivid, diorama-like landscapes. The post Honda's Got a Whimsical Vision for the Self-Driving Future appeared first on WIRED. Honda’s Got a Whimsical Vision for the Self-Driving Future

The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince’s Iconic Symbol

There are two sides to the story about Prince Rogers Nelson, the first of which you’ve surely heard. This is the other side. The post The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince's Iconic Symbol appeared first on WIRED. The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince’s Iconic Symbol

Nike Hints That Its Flyknit Tech Will Be About More Than Shoes

Flyknit is more than a cornerstone of Nike; it’s now a brand in its own right. The post Nike Hints That Its Flyknit Tech Will Be About More Than Shoes appeared first on WIRED. Nike Hints That Its Flyknit Tech Will Be About More Than Shoes

Infinite Arcade Makes It Dead Simple to Build Your Own Videogames

Tinybop's newest app lets you build video game worlds. The post Infinite Arcade Makes It Dead Simple to Build Your Own Videogames appeared first on WIRED. Infinite Arcade Makes It Dead Simple to Build Your Own Videogames

Psyched About the Harriet Tubman $20? Prepare to Wait

Like anything else in government—electing a new president, or getting legislation through Congress—redesigning currency is a long, slow, process. The post Psyched About the Harriet Tubman $20? Prepare to Wait appeared first on WIRED. Psyched About the Harriet Tubman $20? Prepare to Wait

Architecture Gets a Little Sweeter When Its Made of Gum

Sam Kaplan builds sculptures out of the stuff that gets stuck to the bottom of your shoe. The post Architecture Gets a Little Sweeter When It's Made of Gum appeared first on WIRED. Architecture Gets a Little Sweeter When It’s Made of Gum

If Weed Got Branding Like This Maybe the Man Wouldnt Hate on It

Surface magazine asked top design studios to envision the future of weed packaging and products. Here’s what they came up with. The post If Weed Got Branding Like This, Maybe the Man Wouldn’t Hate on It appeared first on WIRED. If Weed Got Branding Like This, Maybe the Man Wouldn’t Hate on It

Handy Gizmo Tracks Your Gestures to Remind You to Take Meds

PillDrill is a simple device that won't let you forget to take your medication. The post Handy Gizmo Tracks Your Gestures to Remind You to Take Meds appeared first on WIRED. Handy Gizmo Tracks Your Gestures to Remind You to Take Meds

The Man Behind the Unexpected Beauty of Grays Anatomy

Given the reach and influence of Gray’s Anatomy, Richard Tibbits and his colleagues are arguably the preeminent medical illustrators of our time. The post The Man Behind the Unexpected Beauty of Gray's Anatomy appeared first on WIRED. The Man Behind the Unexpected Beauty of Gray’s Anatomy

Good News: Airbnbs App Is Now Significantly Less Infuriating

Today, Airbnb rolls out an updated version of its app that streamlines the way you book a place to stay. The post Good News: Airbnb's App Is Now Significantly Less Infuriating appeared first on WIRED. Good News: Airbnb’s App Is Now Significantly Less Infuriating