Experimental Industrial Designer Michael Young describes his diverse work as “Industrial Art”
It’s really difficult to pinpoint Michael Young’s style. A lot of designers develop a very recognizable quality that allows you to box their work into…
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Tesla hasn’t produced any new cars in over 2 years… but it can’t stop announcing them.
[This is an Editorial. The views, opinions, and positions expressed in this article are my own.] Tesla’s most popular car to date, the Model 3,…
Ten Podcasts you should listen to if you’re a Creative or a Designer in 2021
Working from home comes with its perks, but also with its fair share of loneliness. I like being the king of my castle and working…
A designer and consumer’s critique of the new Apple Airpods Max headphones
It’s been roughly 13 months since the last time I felt the need to express disdain and outrage at a product launched by a large…
Lessons design school didn’t teach me – Entrepreneurship and how to protect your creative work
As designers, we often care most about creating the best possible product and can be guilty of tunnel vision during the design process. However, I…
Timeless or Trendy: How to choose the right design direction for your consumers
Hi, I am Kelly from Knack, where we help mobility brands make their products irresistible. I recently wrote an article about how to design timeless…
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…
Why Do So Many Self-Driving Vehicles Look ‘Cute’?
Hi, I am Kelly from Knack, where we help mobility brands make their products irresistible. Self-driving vehicles: We’re seeing them pop up all around us…
8 don’ts for your industrial design portfolio!
For an Industrial Designer, there are few things more significant than your portfolio. It’s the number one reason you still haven’t landed your first design…
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…
Amid leaks and rumors, Samsung’s new ‘Galaxy Fold 2’ begins taking shape
Same design. Better cameras. Well, I certainly have a few reservations on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 based on pretty credible leaks, but I’ll…
How to make an old, ancient, rusty metal in Keyshot using the Material Graph
Keyshot’s Material Graph offers the ability to go beyond simply tweaking a material’s color, roughness, or refractive index. If Keyshot’s material library is a restaurant…