Phil Saunders, the concept designer behind the Iron Man suits
You may not have heard of Phil Saunders (or conversely you may have if you’re a close follower of his work like I am), but…
Interview
YD Spotlight: In conversation with concept phone designer, Jonas Daehnert
YD has always had a large focus on concepts. The only way to pave the future, I believe, is to conceptualize, and we’ve seen so…
Electrolux’s Quirky Cooker
Name a few wall mounted kitchen appliances. There aren’t that many! In that regard, the Electrolux Cell Cooker really revisits design standards for kitchen appliances….
12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Vivian Wai Kwan Cheng
The ‘12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews’ series is back with a brand new episode, one that focuses on the importance of honesty and staying true…
Candid With Ken Koo – Why is form and function important to design?
Greetings everyone! Trust you had a great party these past two days. Team YD wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas and a great…
In Talks With François Quentin – Designer Of The 4N Watch
4N is a French watch brand that creates timepieces, which are resolutely masculine and unapologetically cutting-edge. While they have an exclusive Limited Edition timepiece (last…
12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Dr. Prof. Peter Zec (Part II)
As we close into Christmas and get ready for the holidays, it seems the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on how…
12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Dr. Prof. Peter Zec (Part I)
I had the good fortune to spend a good hour with Dr. Prof. Peter Zec at the red dot design museum in Essen. Over a…
Up Close With The Ziiiro Master – Robert Dabi
Robert Dabi is very familiar name on Yanko Design and it comes as no surprise that the Ziiiro Master has arrived with a bang, retailing…
Commissioning Work: Micklish Part 3
After what worked out to be a little over a month, the Belomo sideboard was ready for delivery. Last time I saw it was a…
Commissioning Work: Micklish Part 2
Catch up on part one if you missed it. In part two, I went back to see Curtis at the Micklish workshop and watched him…
Commissioning Work: Micklish Part 1
Over the past 5 years editing YD, I’ve noticed a clear divergence between two kinds of furniture designers – the ones who are pure creatives…