Panero & Zelnik's "Human Dimension & Interior Space" is the bible for anthropometrical design matters. However, there's nothing in the book's 320 pages about butts (just hips). It's… https://t.co/1xSQkQk6LU #3DPrinting #BikeSaddles #CyclingLife #PersonalizedDesign #Ergonomics

For certain tradespeople, there's a need to accurately throw a rope over a great distance. Arborists use this Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher, an oversized slingshot, to get a rope over… https://t.co/PU8HZhgd3w #EmergencyRescue #RopeThrower #ToolDesign #Innovation #MaritimeSafety

People get grossed out by toilet-related matters, but the fact is, there's usable data in every bowl. "The bathroom stands as an untapped hub of vital health data and information," writes Kohler.… https://t.co/UAk3E0iLVN #GutHealth #HealthTech #Innovation #SmartHome #Wellness

Here's what we looked at this week: CalTech attaches a drone to a humanoid robot. This isn't looking good. The floating Transatlantic Studio: For a show in Brazil, French artist Xavier Veilhan is… https://t.co/qrJ7lkXoim #Innovations #Technology #Design #Art #Engineering

I think desks without drawers are dumb, but the rise of sit-stand desks and aesthetic trends mean the market is awash with slabs-on-legs. The lack of storage space eventually… https://t.co/wZFhk6ztIP #Decluttering #Minimalism #HomeOffice #DeskOrganization #StorageSolutions

Rivian has a skunkworks, and earlier this year they created something so potentially impactful that they created a spin-off to bring it to market. They tapped Rivian VP Chris Yu to… https://t.co/dBo7wgig23 #Rivian #EBike #ElectricVehicles #SustainableMobility #TechInnovation

An automatic center punch is a handy tool for metalworkers and woodworkers. It's used to make a divot in the material, providing an entry point for a drill bit that might otherwise… https://t.co/XRhEtdZNiN #AutomaticCenterPunch #Metalworking #Woodworking #DIYTools #ToolDesign

This elegant wall-mounted guitar holder is by Twig&Bot. That's the one man shop of Australian design engineer and roboticist Leigh Aitken, who didn't carve these by hand; that's the work of his… https://t.co/OFXGtrXxZz #GuitarHolder #CNC #Robotics #AustralianDesign #HomeDecor

More evidence that people are seeking forever objects: The success of this Oceanus Brass Stapler, by the company that brought you that 20-pound stainless steel drinking mug.… https://t.co/CBDglfZnDD #ForeverObjects #OceanusBrass #StaplelessStapler #EcoFriendly #SustainableDesign

Myanmar's disastrous civil war has displaced well over 3 million people. And even before the 2021 coup, there was a housing crisis, with demand far outstripping supply; the… https://t.co/IZgOsMa1Qq #BambooHousing #DisasterRelief #SustainableArchitecture #Myanmar #DIYHomes

This UpCup is an interesting kitchen gadget design by Australian kitchen goods brand Dreamfarm. Aimed at the anal retentive cooking set—those who want to get every last drop—it's a… https://t.co/Iv5IQ34WpG #KitchenGadgets #CookingTools #InnovativeDesign #HomeCooking #FoodPrep

Editor's Note: This essay is part of a new series exploring how AI is transforming the way physical products are imagined, designed, and built. Hardware is the New Salt will spotlight several… https://t.co/K0ZxEn3GFQ #AI #ProductDevelopment #Innovation #Hardware #TechTrends

The other day I saw something funny: I drove past a house with a long privacy fence that had been painted white, and across it, someone had spraypainted "Mural-ideas@gmail.com" (or something… https://t.co/dlhpSKMDeX #AugmentedReality #VirtualArt #Murals #StreetArt #ArtTech

Furniture designers are in a challenging era. Increasing customization demands, the rise of complex organic forms, and non-stop pressure to streamline production are pushing… https://t.co/rZRcAXfW2d #Autodesk #3DModeling #DesignInnovation #FurnitureDesign #DigitalSolutions

This aluminum Set Table Lamp, by Canadian designer Jamie Wolfond, borrows a trick from old-school adjustable stools. The shade can be manually rotated to change the nature of the… https://t.co/re2l3FnQXF #LightingDesign #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #TableLamp #AdjustableLamp

Editor's Note: This is the first essay in a new series exploring how AI is transforming the way physical products are imagined, designed, and built. Hardware is the New Salt will spotlight several… https://t.co/0p2ZKBFC00 #AI #ProductDesign #Hardware #Innovation #DesignThinking

Brian Keene is a former airline pilot and retired airline industry executive who remains obsessed with airports. So much so that in his retirement, he started AV Pro Designs, a… https://t.co/QefcspIAG8 #AirportDesign #DioramaArt #AviationHistory #ModelAirports #AVProDesigns

In a disturbingly short amount of time, Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky division has converted a Blackhawk helicopter into a fully autonomous model. To drive the point home, their new U-Hawk lacks a… https://t.co/pBAhWHxHwt #Sikorsky #Uhawk #AutonomousHelicopter #Blackhawk #Drones

This month the We Explore, a catamaran, launched from France on a journey to Brazil. The 55-foot boat contains the Transatlantic Studio, a floating atelier and the brainchild of… https://t.co/0K3NQnBFFl #ArtOnTheSea #FrenchArtist #SailboatArt #TransatlanticStudio #XavierVeilhan

Are we "over" smartphones yet? What's beyond the iPhone? Chinese electronics company Honor believes that what we all want in a smartphone (or worse, need) is an "emotional companion" that… https://t.co/VGLGobnGXK #Smartphone #AI #TechInnovation #GimbalCamera #EmotionalCompanion