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Tesla Model X, And The Curse Of Gull-Wing Doors
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Tesla Model X, And The Curse Of Gull-Wing Doors

Tesla’s Model X shouldn’t apologize for its speed, or its suburbanite lifestyle. But that’s exactly what it does, in using those famed gull-wing doors.

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A Fold-Up Helmet Designed For Easy Storage Doesn’t Store Easily

A Fold-Up Helmet Designed For Easy Storage Doesn’t Store Easily

It’s a decent idea. It’d be a much better idea if the thing were actually measurably smaller and manageable when folded up.

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A Parking Garage Designed Like A Go-kart Track On Steroids

A Parking Garage Designed Like A Go-kart Track On Steroids

We’re all for pepping up parking lots--to a point.

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A Memorial To Victims Of… Everything!

A Memorial To Victims Of… Everything!

When you try and honor everyone, you simply end up remembering no one.

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Recession Chair Pokes Designers For Living Under A Rock

Recession Chair Pokes Designers For Living Under A Rock

In October 2011, designer Frank Tjepkema (a.k.a. Tjep) attended Dutch Design Week. "I was struck by how little the design world seems to react to the immanent economic crisis threatening Europe and the world," he says.

In an effort to make up for his colleagues’ deficiencies, Tjep created the Recession Chair.

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Infographic Of The Day: How Twitter Exposes Google’s Limits

Infographic Of The Day: How Twitter Exposes Google’s Limits

People outsource questions to Twitter all the time. And what they ask reveals much about the shortcomings of search.

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Almost Genius: A Beautiful Bike Frame That Requires Less Metal

Almost Genius: A Beautiful Bike Frame That Requires Less Metal

There's a good reason that the Victor Bike, designed by Christophe Robillard, looks so funky: The various bends allow it to use less metal, and less welds. Ergo, the bike frame is green, in a way.

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