The lotus effect is a phenomenon where aquatic plant leaves shed water and dirt through microscopic surface structures, staying clean and efficient under heavy rain. The symbolism runs deeper, plants like Victoria regia and white lotus that emerge f
The typical desk lamp is a metal stalk on a base that does nothing but hold it up, plus a switch somewhere along the cord. Most lamps are either on or off, with the base becoming dead weight that competes with notebooks, pens, and devices for space.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oliver Stone nearly joined forces on a Planet of the Apes movie that would've taken the sci-fi franchise in a bizarre direction.
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a designer solve multiple problems at once. William Young’s Jigsaw Chess Set is one of those rare designs that makes you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner. It’s a chess set, y
The show's creatives might not see it this way, but the Stranger Things series finale betrays its most crucial character by framing their actions as a 'choice.'
The first Freestyle tried to make projection feel as casual as dropping a speaker on a table, but still needed some fiddling with focus, keystone, and room darkness. Portable projectors are great in theory, but often fall apart on setup friction, tw
Technology moves fast, but 2025 feels like a distinct era. This year brought gadgets that challenged convention rather than followed it. From keyboards that fold into phone cases to power banks that communicate through light, these innovations prove