Six Minutes of Microsoft's Futuristic Designs

Produced by Microsoft's Office Division, the concept video displays ideas currently under discussion at Redmond. By Core77

PlugBug

South Carolina-based Mac accessory company Twelve South recently unveiled their latest design, the "Plugbug," an iPad/iPhone travel charger that piggybacks on a MacBook Power Adapter. By Core77

Flotspotting

Raul Gonzalez Podesta of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been working for design consultancy Design Plus since 2005, completing both a Bachelor's and Masters in Industrial Design though apparently it's taken him as much time to discover our sister portfolio site, Coroflot. By Core77

Working With Steve Jobs

Vignettes from Hartmut Esslinger of Frog Design, former Motorola CEO Ed Zander, and others who worked up close with Apple’s visionary co-founder. By Businessweek

Bloomberg And Frog Turn Raw Data Into Branding

Tasked with creating a corporate page for Bloomberg, frog had to figure out the central theme of all its myriad businesses: Data, which they then used as a clever bit of branding. By Cliff Kuang

The Sinch: The Story Behind a Deceptively Simple Design

We know at frog that good design can improve the experience for life’s problems both large and small. That’s why frog teamed up with Dune Road Design to create a product that alleviates the chaos and frustration of rogue headphone cords. By Frog Design

Steve Jobs' Bold Leadership

To take another look at the power of bold and inspired leadership, let’s return to the story of Apple and its revolutionary leader, Steve Jobs. By Frog Design

The Design of Design Studio

This article is part two of the series that began with Introduction to Design Studio Methodology. While part one explained the why and what of Design Studio, this article deals with the logistics and mechanics. By UX Magazine

What Is A QR Code And How Does It Work?

 

By now, you’re probably pretty familiar with QR codes (a.k.a. 2-D bar codes), whether or not you realize it. By YoutheDesigner

How to Make a Good First Impression as a Freelance Designer

If you ever plan to make it in the world of freelance design, you have got to master your first impression. Many clients will hire a designer based on first impression and – as they say – sometimes the first impression is all you get. By YoutheDesigner

9 changes for your design business

When you’re running a design business, it’s always important to keep track of your profit margin. But sometimes increasing profit can be difficult. Here are 9 small changes you can make today that will boost your design business’ profitability immediately. By YoutheDesigner

Breathe Easy

What we have here is a brilliant idea that can go on to save many lives during a smoke crisis in subway trains. However it does come with its set of flaws. By Yanko Design

Innovative Observation Tower

The result of a study into the application of Ultra High Performance Concrete, this 25 meter high observation tower by UNStudio really puts the material to the test. By Yanko Design

The Art of Solar Printing

The Tanning Printer is a solar powered printer that doesn’t use cartridges. Instead it uses the process of sun-tanning the paper! By Yanko Design

10 incredible wristwatches for you fanatics

 

Gone are the days when watches were used just to tell time, nowadays they have become a very hep fashion accessory. By DesignBuzz

10 transparent gadgets for that see-through fun

Cellphones are no longer a functional necessity. They have social, societal, class, strata and fashion implications that simply cannot be ignored. Thus while the race is on to get trendier and classier mobiles, another race has begun to get out ‘glassier’ mobile phones! By DesignBuzz

Seven innovative timepieces for the visually impaired

Visually impaired people lead a hard life because they have to depend on others for almost every step they take. Modern times are making their lives easier as designers are coming up with products/gadgets that have been designed keeping this section of the society in mind. By DesignBuzz

Transparent gadgets embarking a new trend for the stylish

Our priorities of acquiring gadgets include presentation in the top most category as the modern customer requires enhanced features along with an attractive and futuristic design that is in sync with the technological advancement of these times. By DesignBuzz

Seven carbon fiber motorbikes to fortify your ride

In the world of hardcore bikers, nothing matches the passion that a steel and aluminum work of hand-sculpted beauty can evoke. Except bikes modded with carbon fiber, of course! By DesignBuzz

Seven innovative and eye-catching iPhone concepts

 

Apple iPhone is the phone of the era. The magic product has gained ruthless dominance in the world of smartphones thanks to its superb design and high-quality display and components inside. Since its official arrival in 2007 iPhone has not allowed any other smartphones in the world to question its supremacy. By DesignBuzz