10 Of The Year’s Most Amazing Science Photos
The Wellcome Collection announces the winners of its image awards.
Glass Art That Revives 150 Years Of Czech Tradition
A young Czech designer asked two storied glass manufacturers to collaborate on these lamps, which encapsulate the traditions of an area known for its crystal.
A Far-Off Hotel Designed For The Ultimate Unplugged Vacation
Located on a remote Baltic island, this boutique hotel offers visitors respite from 24/7 connectivity. Their planned expansion will take the concept even further.
iPhone App Matches Your Outfits To The Weather Outside
What’s the temperature? Who cares? “What should I wear?” is the real question.
Coldplay Sucks, But How Awesome Is Their Light Show?
You could go to a Coldplay concert just for the virtual trip of pulsating pyramids and crazy glowing people.
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A Classic Japanese Chair, Remade For Big American Behinds
Maruni, the manufacturer of SANAA’s “Rabbit Ears” chair, has introduced a wide version targeted at American audiences. Oh no they didn’t.
Making It
Dishes Made From Fukushima’s Radioactive Soil
Yum?
Ikea’s New Food Packaging Makes Crab Paste Look Good
Stockholm Design Lab concocts fresh, simple packaging to help the furniture giant endear customers around the world to weird Swedish delicacies.
Making It
London’s Streets Become A Sprawling, Digital Music Instrument
What if we reimagined annoying traffic as a grand musical score?
Far-Fetched Ideas Are Fun. But Innovation Usually Starts Small
Written by: Daniel Sobol
Despite what New York Times editors might think, innovations aren’t always way-out-there ideas. Rather, they can be small, incremental changes that better people’s lives.
