Reviving Rattan: A Contemporary Take on Classic Style
As interior design trends evolve, rattan is staging a remarkable comeback after almost 30 years, infusing any space with tropical-inspired vibes. Rattan has a rich…
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What is Jesmonite and Why is it Gaining Popularity in Contemporary Product Design?
Jesmonite, a flexible substance crafted from a fusion of gypsum sourced from sedimentary rock and water-based acrylic resin, is gaining popularity among artists, eco-conscious enterprises,…
Computer mouse design has to be scratched and deteriorated to show its true self
We see plenty of designs that try to address one of the computer mouse’s biggest problems, that of ergonomics. Truth be told, however, it’s unlikely…
This sustainable packaging for eggs is inspired by stamps & made from paper foam!
Sustainable designs, especially packaging designs, are giving designers food for thought – very literally in some cases – to find solutions that can reduce waste…
Sustainable tiles made of recycled glass gathered from old appliances are reducing electronic waste!
Everyone is chasing the next sustainable material that will change the design industry, from seaweed to mushroom no stone (or plant) is left unturned given…
This interactive lotus-shaped art installation moves in response to light!
Art installations like the Lotus Oculus have all the elements that make it a piece you can stare at for hours – it is intriguing,…
These origami greenhouses reduce plastic waste using a sustainable material: inflatable bamboo!
You will find that in a lot of Southeast Asian countries people still use the traditional plastic-covered greenhouses and they are super popular in India…
Ammar Kalo’s PVC Bench uses a composite material made from crushed, recycled drain-pipes
With an appearance that almost mimics the fragmented beauty of terrazzo, the PVC Bench by UAE-based designer Ammar Kalo relies on a new type of…
Bend It like H2O
Got lured in by the picture you saw, didn’t you? Well, so did I. Designer Chao Chen has been developing and working with a material…
Garcon, one Cup of Light please
There’s a little light in every wonderful project, and here on Yanko Design we’ve got to appreciate the tools just as much as the ideas…
Metal Textile Combo Breaker
Emi Schenkelbach’s got the combos. She thought to herself one day, hmm, what would be awesome to do today? It would be awesome to develop…