As I live alone, my constant companion has been the radio. One morning I was listening to broadcaster, James O’Brien, who uttered a phrase that has rattled in my head ever since. ‘Where does my power lie? And what can… Read More ›
Design
A ‘home’ office
Earlier this year the amazing Boon Rawd Brewery Headquarters was completed. It’s located in Bangkok, Thailand and it was designed by studio pbm. The 5500 square meter space is structured into several large areas that serve distinct functions… More here…. Read More ›
The MOFT Float
In its folded avatar, the MOFT Float looks and feels like any iPad Pro cover. It’s both rugged yet deceptively slim, and fits not one, but two friction hinges into its design, allowing you to open it out and pivot… Read More ›
A watch guy unboxes the Apple Watch
Welcome to a deep dive on unboxing Apple Watch Hermès Series 6 Stainless Steel with Noir Deployment Buckle. I’ll take you through the unboxing, share some new or interesting features and real-world use, and answer the constant question – why?… Read More ›
A 1930s Vintage Coupé as a Modern Concept Car
Like something straight out of a time-bent noir film, the marque’s Next-57 concept is a streamlined take on the Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé that it first created back in the 1930s. Its silhouette expands on the original’s sweeping body… Read More ›
The Moke is back
If you’re a fan of advanced automotive engineering and cutting-edge technology, you can look away now. But anyone with even a passing interest in quirky British classic motoring will probably be amused to learn that you can now buy a… Read More ›
The Helvezzia Tipo-6
The Helvezzia Tipo-6 exists in a parallel universe where electric vehicles were commonplace back in the 1940s. I wouldn’t be surprised though, if the world, plagued by the 2nd World War and the need to have an efficient way to… Read More ›
Ikea catalogues from 1950 onwards
This is a bit of a rabbit hole this one and once you start looking it is hard to stop. Take some time to browse the catalogues and be grateful that some of these designs are no longer fashionable.
The Avanguardia
The heart of the design is the “swan head” that functions as a control tower and can adjust the position of the yacht by lowering itself into the boat’s body. It can also fold down into the water, forming a… Read More ›
The Flying-V
The Flying-V was designed as a fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft in which the passenger seating, fuel tanks and baggage hold are built into the wings. Research shows that the unusual design stands to gain up to 20 percent better fuel efficiency… Read More ›
McGST 