Design

December 3, 2025

Best of 2025: 40 Creative Products That Earned a Spot in Our Cart This Year

The products we choose to have in our homes and wear on our bodies say a lot about who we are. They communicate the colors we like and the aesthetics we appreciate, but they can also speak to our identity. Think about it in terms of yourself. Do you like vintage? Are you an early adopter of technology? Would people describe you as practical with a whimsical streak?

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November 25, 2025

Takashi Murakami’s Vibrant Art Adds Visual Joy to Phone Cases in New CASETiFY Collab

This past year, Takashi Murakami has been experimenting with a new medium: the phone accessory. In April, the Japanese artist launched his first collaboration with tech brand CASETiFY, spanning phone cases, charms, and even suitcases. The collection generated so much buzz that, only a few months later, Murakami and CASETiFY joined forces yet again, this time focusing on the artist’s KAIKAI and KIKI creatures. Now, the duo is back with a new limited-edition product line.

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November 20, 2025

Malaysian Fashion Designers Turn LEGO’s Botanical Collection Into Wearable Art

From a kaleidoscope to a Colosseum cat bed, the LEGO brick’s versatility seems endless. But it’s the company’s Botanical Collection that has truly captured the imagination of nature lovers, inspiring everything from vibrant garden installations to eye-catching NYC stoops—and now, even fashion. Designers at a fashion show in Centre Court, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur recently showcased how LEGO’s brick-built stems, leaves and petals can be transformed into wearable art.

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November 10, 2025

Electricity Pylons Reimagined as Massive Animals Supporting Power Lines in Austria

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you’ve probably encountered towering power structures made of steel. Known as electricity pylons (or transmission towers), these typically latticed structures support high-voltage overhead power lines, helping transport electricity around. While key to help cities running, their design often contrasts with that of the surrounding landscape. In an effort to improve their design, the Austrian Power Grid has reimagined pylons as massive animal sculptures.

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