Board games are a productive means of passing time, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging us to sharpen our strategic thinking skills and creativity. Product designers keep adding modern twists and turns to the classic games that make them more engaging and exciting, while retaining the essence of this enjoyable activity.
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On the one hand, tableware is a mundane thing that serves as a background for the food we consume. On the other hand, it can affect your dining experience. Studies have shown that your tableware material can enhance the taste or detract from the flavor. The items in this selection are not what they look like at first sight, and sure enough they will influence your perception of taste.
None of us like the sound of an alarm clock. It breaks our pleasant sleep, so when we wake up, we usually feel irritated. These unconventional designs will help you liberate energy – you need to literally whack them to turn it off.
Is there such a thing as a perfect alarm clock? We have a made a list of some that can can be qualified as such. These smart designs help you start off the day with a purpose, improve the vibe of your bedroom and prevent you from looking at your phone first thing in the morning.
Good food packaging design can let consumers interact better with the product, give them a sense of responsibility, as well as reinforce a positive behavioral change towards living a more sustainable life.
Busy schedules and a desire for a hassle-free dining experience are fueling the takeout and delivery trend. Both options offer a welcome break from cooking and cleaning, making them perfect for time-strapped consumers. This drives product designers to create new smart takeout packaging that is efficient and visually appealing as it is sustainable.
A bird’s nest can symbolize many different things, but most common interpretations are based around security and safety. Probably that is why the shape of the nest inspires architect to create extraordinary building designs that look like a giant’s bird nest and are intended to feel like Home.
The butterfly roof, also known as a V-roof or an inverted roof, first emerged during the mid-20th century as an attempt to break free from the conventions of the past. A striking break from flat or gable roofs, two opposing slopes that meet at a central point still inspires architects for dramatic designs.
The word facade originally comes from the Italian word “facciata”, and is defined as the outside or all of the external faces of a building. Along with the roof, it is one of the most important elements of a building, since it protects the building from external weather elements, helps to achieve lower energy consumption, reduce maintenance costs and improve comfort for the inhabitants. These exciting projects are wrapped in facades that are as functional as they are eye-catching.
Dating back to the early 17th century, the Japanese practice of origami implies transforming a square sheet of paper into a sculpture without using scissors, glue, or pens — only strategically placed folds. Today, the ages-old tradition continues to influence contemporary product designers forcing them to think outside the box and come up with concepts that can be communicated with only flat planes and sharp angles.