This self-isolating fold-out work-cubicle turns any wall into a safe workspace
Far be it for us to really even think of going back to offices this year, but this time poses a pretty interesting challenge in…
Pandemic
What should smartphones look like after COVID-19? An open letter to Apple, Google, and Samsung
Hint: It definitely doesn’t involve expensive folding smartphones. In a span of one month, I’ve seen leaks and official releases from OnePlus that indicate that…
An infrared thermometer + biometric scanner that logs employee attendance as well as health!
If used correctly and ethically, contact tracing and biometric identification can truly help curb the spread of pandemics. Now I’m yet to see a case…
Fitbit fights the medical equipment crisis with a portable FDA approved ventilator!
The pandemic still plagues the world and the war is far from over. Medical equipment was in short supply even when we were in the…
Post Covid-19 air travel: Redesigned flight seating that makes traveling safe and luxurious
Seats on a business class ticket are dramatically safer than those in economy class. That isn’t because they were designed to be safer, it’s because…
Spiderman-inspired wearable sanitizer that gives you the great power to remain safe
Take it from your friendly neighborhood heroes (your healthcare workers) that sanitizing your hands and wearing a mask is crucial when you step out. Masks…
An ex-Apple designer’s lifehack lets doctors make surgical masks safer and better
A few months ago Sabrina Paseman was working as a mechanical engineer for Apple. It’s safe to say that this pandemic changed the course of…
The solution to making flying safer and less scary post COVID-19 is to integrate safety with luxury
Seats on a business class ticket are dramatically safer than those in economy class. That isn’t because they were designed to be safer, it’s because…
This Japanese fan-like portable screen lets you social distance anywhere
We all know the things we have to carry to protect ourselves from bad weather – umbrellas, scarves, hats, etc. Given the new reality we…
How Designers Can Thrive (Not Just Survive) in Uncertain Times
How are you feeling? Let me guess… uncertain, a bit scared… even cheated maybe? The unique thing about this problem is that it’s affecting everyone…
Shipping containers repurposed into portable ICUs to help health professionals fight Covid-19
The world’s health systems are feeling immense pressure to catch up with Covid-19’s reach and speed. With over 400,000 worldwide cases (and still growing), the…