The Shape of Things to Call…
Yes yes we know, home phones are nearly a thing of the past. With more and more of us opting for our mobile phones as…
October, 2008
A Halo of Light to Save You
As the flames get hotter you stumble in panic looking for your way out of the maze of hallways that seem so familiar yet alien…
PSP 2 Makes Pocket Bulges Almost R-rated
Sony just barely updated the PSP but designer Tai Chiem is already thinking about the next iteration. His design calls for a flexible OLED display…
So You Want to Plug it Up, Do You?
Don’t let your bath water take over your life like the monster that it is. Water in the bathtub can be a real slippery mother;…
If Nokia’s Aeon And A Nano Had Sex…
I don’t know what it is about Apple fanboys, but they can’t stand to see good design without their beloved logo glowing affectionately on the…
Fun with Wide Angle Views
I’m a big fan of fisheye distortion, it’s more visually interesting, tells more about the context of a picture, and it’s so very useful 3d…
Blog Action Day 2008 – Design for Poverty Contest
The Design for Poverty contest was a big success thanks to all the entrants. To do our part for Blog Action Day 2008, we wanted…
It has Feet! Stand Umbrella Review
We received so many page views and comments about Tsuboi’s Stand Umbrella, we thought high time to review it. 100% was gracious enough to send…
Mini Composter, Air Freshener Not Included
I had to make a compost heap for school once and tho the actual experience wasn’t “fun”, the end results proved fruitful to our garden….
Clear!
Remember that whole fad when pagers, mobile phones, and even computers (cough -iMac) were transparent revealing their innards? What if we applied that idea to…
This Cheese is Not For You!
Is your roommate Elizabeth always using your computer because she didn’t have the decency to buy her own? Does it just grind your gears when…
We’re Finally on Facebook
We know, we know. WE’RE LATE to the party, but better late than never. Yanko Design is finally on Facebook so join our group and…