Christmas is quickly approaching. IKEA proposed a diorama-style advent calendar for Christmas. Advent Calendar The Advent Calendar is a calendar that counts Advent, the four-week period before Christmas. In the Western world, advent calendars are released in December with small gifts for each date. When you open the box corresponding to the date from the 1st to the 25th, a small gift is randomly placed. You can wait for Christmas by receiving a new gift every day. Designer's Eye Advent since 1850 […] ]
Apple unveiled the new Apple Pencil. It has been five years since the release of the 2nd generation Apple Pencil in October 2018. The price is $79 (119,000 won), which is cheaper than the previous model. The 1st generation Apple Pencil was sold for $99, and the 2nd generation Apple Pencil was sold for $129. 👁️ Designer's Eyes You can charge the Apple Pencil using USB-C by opening the lid at the end. It can be attached to an iPad with a magnet, but wireless charging is not possible. The ability to switch functions by holding the pencil and touching your finger twice and pen pressure […] ]
We collaborated with Japanese design studio Nendo and The Pokemon Company to create a series of household items. We created daily necessities for avid first-generation Pokemon fans who are now adults. There are many products based on Pokemon, but they use abstract and metaphorical expressions that would not be overly noticeable in real life. We deconstructed the color palette symbolizing each Pokémon and applied patterns such as mosaic tiles or stained glass that can match indoor spaces. 👁️ Designer’s eyes […] ]
As a designer, you may already be worried that all your work will be lost with an “unknown error.” The 'Spinning Wheel of Death' is now available on our wrists. The Spinning Beach Ball watch was created in collaboration with The Trio of Time team and Hong Kong designer JK. The Trio of Time is ANICORN Watches' experimental side project, collaborating with local designers around the world to explore the passage of time […] ]
Sotheby's is selling rare Apple Computer sneakers for $50,000. Men's US size 10.5, also available with red shoelaces. Shoes are not auctioned and are a fixed amount. Shoes for company employees as prizes at international sales conferences in the mid-1990s, not available to the general public. 👁️ Designer's Eye It looks similar to the Nike Air Force. The colorful logos and the stitching and structure of the shoes are clunky but not old-fashioned, perhaps due to the recent retro craze. Apple logo […] ]
8BitDo, which makes unique controllers, has released a Nintendo-themed keyboard. When you think of a Nintendo gamepad, it reminds you of grinding buttons roughly, but this time, we also released very large A and B buttons. 👁️ Designer's Eye There are tons of keyboards in the world. We offer a wide variety of keyboards, from cheap keyboards to high-end keyboards. When features have become similar, there aren't many ways to differentiate yourself. Improving an extremely subtle sensory experience, or only as much functionality as is absolutely necessary […] ]
To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin announced the 'Valour', an analog GT supercar with a manually controlled V12 engine. It is a limited edition of 110 units and is priced at $1 million, or approximately 1.3 billion won. 👁️ Designer's Nun Balor's design is inspired by Aston Martin's legendary classic V8 Vantage and Victor and Muncher Le Mans. Miles Nurnberger, Aston Martin Design Director, said: “At Aston Martin, our designs have always been progressive but important […] ]
The mouse is a powerful tool that many office workers use throughout the day. It's like a hand to a designer. Recently, the Design Compass community voted on which mouse to use the most. There were expected mice, but there were also unexpectedly unique devices. Suddenly, a mouse with a good design came to mind. We've collected the best mice as objects that provide a unique experience rather than a contested ranking. Introducing five beautiful, useful, and easy-to-use mice that I have felt while using them. […] ]
Apple announced the launch of the yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus on the 7th. This is the fifth product following Starlight, Blue, and Purple. It now consists of six colors, just like the palette of the old Apple logo. Apple has been releasing new iPhone colors every spring for the past two years. Purple was released in 2021, and green and alpine green were released last year. The specifications are the same as the existing model. Longest battery life, up to 1200 nits […] ]
