This Umbrella Has Solar Panels… And It Doubles As An Emergency Power Bank
Every time you open an umbrella, you’re deploying a canopy of wasted real estate. That dark stretched fabric sits between you and the sun, absorbing…
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The Umbrella Stand That Refuses to Be Grey or Boring
There’s something quietly rebellious about a product that announces its refusal to blend into the background right there in its name. Meet notgrey, an umbrella…
Persistent DIYer creates autonomous flying umbrella despite years of struggle
Back in early 2024, John Tse designed a flying umbrella controlled by a remote, which seemed a completely out-of-the-box idea. However, some users pointed out…
Split Is an Umbrella Stand Concept That Opens Into a Hallway Console
Most entryways are chaos zones. Umbrellas lean against walls, keys land on whatever surface is closest, and the stand is usually just a metal tube…
The World’s Smallest Full-Size Umbrella Has an OLED Screen
Look, I’ve broken my fair share of umbrellas. That satisfying snap when a gust of wind hits you at just the wrong angle, the metal…
The Tiny Accessory That Gives Your Umbrella Main Character Energy
You know that feeling when you walk into a coffee shop on a rainy day and have to awkwardly lean your dripping umbrella against the…
Someone designed a ‘better’ outdoor cantilever umbrella and my patio desperately needs one
You know what’s genuinely infuriating about outdoor umbrellas? They’re designed by people who clearly spend their summers in climate-controlled offices, not sweating under the relentless…
Chinese Paper Umbrella brings tradition and modernity to the Venice Biennale
Paper umbrellas have deep roots in Chinese culture, symbolizing both shelter and celebration. For centuries, these umbrellas were crafted from bamboo and oiled paper, often…
Hands-free Parasol Is Equal Parts Useful and Comical
Summer heat can be relentless, turning simple outdoor activities into sweat-drenched ordeals that leave us seeking shade at every opportunity. Traditional solutions like handheld parasols…
How NASA’s Starshade Design Inspired this Unique Origami Folding Umbrella
There’s a consensus in the common world that if something isn’t broken, you shouldn’t fix it – it’s a consensus that designers often reject because…
This Patio Umbrella has Built-in Fans to help you Cruise through the Summer Heat
Summer warmth can be a blessing and a curse. As the days lengthen, inviting us to parks, beaches, and outdoor gatherings, the sun’s relentless heat…
This gorgeous Umbrella-inspired lampshade can be opened or closed to adjust brightness
A worthy winner of last year’s Tyvek Design Awards, the Wagasa Lamp has a beautiful design and an even more alluring interaction that lets you…