Loop earplugs: a way to hear the world

Introducing ‘Loop’, a beautiful ear plug from Belgium. Loop is a product made to protect your ears from noise, just like you wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays. Usually, when you think of ‘earplugs’, a form of foam that completely blocks the ear canal comes to mind. The longer you use it, the more black stains appear and the more sticky it becomes. It is a simple consumable that is used a few times and then discarded, and its only functional purpose is to block sound. It was an extreme and crude method of blocking sound altogether to reduce noise. new [… ]

Omega x Swatch: Moonwatch where Snoopy is hidden

Swiss watch brands Omega and Swatch have unveiled the 'Mission to the Moon Phase' to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the Moonwatch collection. This time Snoopy was with us. It is a clock that is all white, like a pure white moon. It consists of a white dial, white case, and white Velcro strap. Snoopy is sleeping on the auxiliary disk to the right of the clock, where you can see the current shape of the moon. It is not normally visible, but when the surroundings become dark, the moon and stars […] ]

Dyson Super Sonic Neural: A hair dryer that resembles a hypercar

Dyson unveiled a new model, the Dyson Supersonic Neural, in Seoul. Dyson reportedly saw Korea as a potential test bed and decided to showcase Dyson's latest technology in Seoul. We applied a unique and bold palette that seems to be used only on hypercars. I'm used to the combination of dark purple blue and bright orange because it's a signature Dyson combination, but the new mint color and orange combination is surprising. On the back where the LED light is attached, the internal structure is revealed through the transparent cap […] ]

X100VI: Fujifilm's latest best-selling camera

Fujifilm officially announced the high-end compact camera X100VI. This is the 6th model in the X100 series, a follow-up to the X100V, which created a trend with its retro camera design. It is a mirrorless camera that is small and light so you can carry it anywhere, anytime. It's great for taking daily snaps when you want to take better photos than with a smartphone but don't feel comfortable using a high-end camera. Fujifilm maintained the attractive classic camera design while improving performance to make it easier to carry around every day. Hybrid viewfinder and […] ]

LG Cinebeam Cube: A beautiful beam projector

LG will unveil the ultra-small 4K projector LG CineBeam Cube at CES 2024 held this year. It is a small, lightweight, and beautiful beam projector that produces a screen of up to 120 inches with an ultra-small 4K resolution projector. LG developed a small and lightweight projector with 4K resolution as the number of users using projectors in various spaces such as bedrooms and terraces increased. It weighs 1.49 kg, which is as light as a laptop. The size is 13.5cm wide, 8cm long, and 13.5cm high, making it the most […] ]

Kodak Super 8: A legend revived after 50 years

Kodak has released a new Super 8 film camera. The actual product was released eight years after its announcement at CES in 2016. The Super 8, the ultimate camera for amateur filmmakers, is a camera that best matches the word 'Shot' as it is a camera that shoots by pulling the trigger of a gun. The film used is an 8mm wide film developed and distributed by Kodak in 1965. Because the image recording area was wider than the typical 8mm […] ]

Advent Calendar: How Ikea Waits for Christmas

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 Pencil new product launch: entry-level version that charges via USB-C

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 […] ]

Pokemon x Nendo: Pokemon daily necessities for adults

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 […] ]

Time Different: The designer's heart beats.

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 […] ]

Apple Computer Sneakers: Rare $65,000 Apple Shoes

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's Nintendo Keyboard: If you go all the way to the concept, no one comes close.

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 […] ]

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