Work for Yanko Design

Posted on 11/04/2014 by Radhika Seth

The credit of our success goes to our readers, and as a result we have grown to the stage where we need more team players to become a part of the Yanko Design family. We are looking for International applicants, you could be living anywhere; just ensure you have stable Internet! That’s top priority! There are many positions open and this includes writing, content researching, graphic design and more. If you live, breathe, and dream design as we do, then please apply!

Positions Open:

Graphics Design – someone who can create designs from scratch and/or proficient with retouching photos
Copy Writing
Sales (must know 2+ languages; experience in any field of sales)
Videography / Video Editing
Photography
Writer
Editor
Web Development
Digital Marketing
Content Research

How to Apply:

All the above positions are contractor positions with flexible working hours. Technically, they are all Part-time Positions with no restriction to your location; we just need people who are passionate about what they do as well as enthusiastic about design in general.

On a side note – we are comfortable with you working on other projects; as long as you do justice to our work.

We need you to send across 3 concrete examples of proficiency (i.e. either articles, images, cases you have worked, results, references etc.)

An introduction and why you’re interested in working with Yanko Design
Your resume
Your contact info and scheduling, including a ballpark number of hours you can allocate for YD per week
Your rates
Your location
Please be sure to indicate your area of expertise and be sure to include it in your subject line for the email.
For example, if you are applying for the writer’s position then type “Working for YD – Writer (Fashion and Design)” in the subject line of the email.
Once your application is complete, please email us at joinus@yankodesign.com

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Yanko Design Top 50 – Best of 2013

Posted on 01/01/2014 by Takashi Yamada

If we reflect upon the trends predicted for 2013, then some of the prophecies have come true. For example, Contextual Design is no longer a buzzword and neither is it just restricted to user application. With research tools at their easy disposal, a consumer is no longer taken in by marketing ploys. Authenticity in the design, value, emotional context and above all simplicity; designs that reflect these core ethics have made their place in the free market.

As the judge of the red dot awards: design concept last year, these predicted trends were evident in the projects that were presented to the jury. Function and not frivolous design, materials that matter and emotional attachments, is what we were seeking last year.

2013 was a year that saw designers like Jony Ive takeover more than their fair share in designing, showing us that we need to push ourselves beyond our perceived limits. It’s another story that the iPhone 5S did little to inspire or aspire. However the ‘flat design’ of the iOS 7 did make its mark and sparked a spate of copies.

The slate for 2014 like a sheet of driven snow – totally blank! How you plan to fill these blank sheets of 365 days is up to you, all I can say is that last year’s trends belong to last year; this new year awaits a fresh new voice. Empower yourself with this knowledge and go ahead and make that difference… 2014 is waiting for your sparkle, so go ahead and shine!

Happy New Year!

50) Audi Motorcycle – Ducati by Thibault Devauze

49) ECO Washing Ball – Food Sterilizing Balls by Yeonjin Jo

48 ) Optical Stethoscope by Seobin Oh & JoonHee Kim

47) Trea – Premium Alcohol Stove by Michael Kononsky

46) iPhone 5S by Alvaro Toledo

45) Swing Toothpaste by Sungmin Hong, Yubin Choi, Yun Kim, Mi Jang and Seokgyu Hwang of Dankook University

44) i-Free – Digital Eyesight Correction Screen by Jongwoo Choi

43) BMW Rapp – 100th Anniversary Concept by Dejan Hristov

42) Spearhead Yacht by Alexander Shevchenko

41) The New Mac Pro Concept by Almasov Aibek

40) Air Rope – Inflatable Rescue Tunnel for Flood Situations by Lee Jee Won, Lee Yong Ho & Lee Juan

39) Dry Clean – Towel Dryer by puredesign

38 ) Limbo – Transformable Flexible Display Smartphone by Jeabyun Yeon

37) Lumiquitous – All-in-one Mouse/Keyboard by Sung-Hyeon Yoo

36) Desk Concept by Francois Dransart

35) Quick Stand & Lock For Bicycle by Soohwan Kim, Junho Yoon, Dohoon Lee & Hyojin Park

34) Multifunctional Bathtub by Seung Hyun Lee, il Woong Jwa, Bom Yi Lee & Jiwon Moon

33) Ivy Guide Mini – Translator by Shi Jian, Sun Jiahao & Li Ke

32) Honda Type E – Concept Vehicle by Michael Brandt

31) Apple iLens Concept by Rishi Soman

30) Puzzle Keyboard by Wan Fu Chun

29) Pen Printer by Tae-jin Kim & Su-in Kim

28 ) Comfort Airport – Airport Tables and Chairs Design by Kwon Jin-Seok

27) Hidden Card – Secured Credit Card Re-design by Design Team Korea Armed Forces Printing Publishing Depot – Korea Design Membership

26) Bugatti Gangloff – Concept Car by Paweł Czyżewski

25) Revolver – Motorcycle Concept by Darren Kuo

24) Cook&Bath – Kitchen and Bathroom Interior Design by Roy Benjamin, Verdu Pierre & Denat Alexandra

23) Jarpet – Interactive 3-D Pet by Zhang Di, Zhao Tianji, Ma Yinghui & Cui Minghui

22) Paysage Concept Laptop by Kévin Depape

21) iPooding – Soft Grip Case by SUMNEEDS

20) Drop Rest – Mug by Kim Keun Ae

19) Juice up – iPhone Guard and Power Sharing Cable for Battery Backup by Francois Rybarczyk

18 ) PocketBands – Secret Compartment Wristband

17) GIGS.2.GO – Sharable, Disposable USB Flashdrive by Kurt Rampton and BOLTgroup

16) Saddle Lock – Bicycle Lock by Lee Sang Hwa, Kim Jin Ho & Yeo Min Gu

15) Apple iWatch Concept by James Ivaldi

14) Modular Power Strip Concept by William Harris

13) Moyee – Monster Chair by Jason Goh

12) iPad Concept by Ricardo Luis Monteiro Afonso

11) Apple iPhone 6 Concept Phone by Pritesh Chavan

10) O2 Magnetic Dumbbell by Suhyun Yoo, Hongseok Kim and Juhyeon Lee

9) Blooming Tea by Yena Lee

8 ) Tea Cup SlingsHOT by Samir Sufi

7) E-inkey Keyboard Concept by Maxim Mezentsev & Aleksander Suhih

6) Obtineo Shave Set by Cory Roehl

5) Ring Clock by Szikszai Gusztáv

4) C-Thru Smoke Diving Helmet by Omer Haciomeroglu

3) Lumigrids by Prof. Gan Jing, Xun Zhang, An Pengcheng, Sun Yan, Jiang Cong, Li Ke, Du Tao, Zheng Yuemei, Cai Jing & Liu Zhenghao

2) Right Angle Stapler by 42 Design – Jeong Jun Yeon, Jeon Hyeongho, Mee Ree, Jeon Youngha, Shin Seunghoon & Ji Eun Lee

1) Window Socket – Solar Energy Powered Socket by Kyuho Song & Boa Oh

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QR Fridge Magnets Remind You of Your Food’s Freshness

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Alexandru Chiuariu

Losing track of food’s expiration date is not unheard of, given the frantic lifestyle that many of us have. QR …

Yanko Design And iF Design Awards – Live In Munich!

Posted on 19/02/2013 by Radhika Seth

YD is going places and we are taking you with us. Hop on the ride to Munich, where we will be a part of the iF Design Awards. The event is all set to honor the 2013 product design winners, and we have a ringside view to all the events. Stay tuned YD homepage, Facebook and Twitter for all the updates. Our editors have compiled a list of our favorite product design winners from 2012, take a peek and let us know which one you liked the best.

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Yanko Design Top 50 – Best Of 2012

Posted on 31/12/2012 by Radhika Seth

“When we have a concept and people smile, we take the next step.” Having said that, it is easy to understand why Hartmut Esslinger, the force behind Frog Design, believes that ‘form follows emotion.’ It has been a year full of amazing concepts and innovations here at Yanko Design. While we look forward to another eventful 2013, we reflect on 2012 with fond familiarity. Here is a look at the Top 50 Designs that made their mark thanks to their empowering fortitude.

50) Spider Computer by Nikolaus Frank

49) Stix – 3D Vision Sticker for Glasses by Lucy Jung & Daejin Ahn

48 ) Viva Speakers by Jang se-chan

47) Circle – A Continuous Printer by Yang Jae Wook

46) Curious Mobile Phone by Youngkwang Cho

45) Opel Rade – Bike by Kiska

44) Donut Plug Socket Concept by Suhyun Yoo, Eunah Kim & Jinwoo Chae

43) NANOLET – iPod Nano Wristband by Curve Creative

42) Puma Speed Kitty – Shoe Concept by Adam Nagy

41) Topless Shoes by Zhao Xiaoliang, Han Like, Liu Peng, Meng Qingbao, Ren Mingjun, Yang Xiao, Chen Xuan & Lin Lin

40) Mobikoma Concept Phone & Tablet by Kamil Izrailov

39) Tesla C – Concept Vehicle by Dejan Hristov

38 ) SmartMix – Digital Mixing Bowl by J. Ryan Eder & Chris Daniels of Priority Designs

37) DrawBraille Mobile Phone Concept by Shikun Sun

36) Twist Bike by Jose Hurtado

35) iBaby – Smartphone Ultrasound Device by Jung Jun Hwang

34) Architecture Projects for China by Zaha Hadid Architects

33) iPod Nano Touch Concept by Enrico Penello

32) Monocasco Concept Bike by ART-TIC Team

31) Portable Home by Mehdi Hidari Badie

30) Less Lethal Home Defense by Isaac Richardson

29) Supercar & Superyacht for Strand Craft by Eduard Gray

28 ) Rain Shield – Umbrella Redesign by Lin Min-Wei & Liu Li-Hsiang

27) Joki – Bench by Kayiwa

26) The Blue Experience – Facebook Phone by Tolga Tuncer

25) BlackBerry Concept Phone by John Anastasiadis

24) Hole Measuring Tape by Sunghoon Jung

23) D – Can Camera by Jean-michel Bonnemoy

22) Pet’s View – Camera for Pets by Jaehwa Lee

21) Tree Bookcase by Roberto Corazza

20) Ö Case – iPhone Case by Löytö Esineiden

19) Re-Warming – Coffee Warming Stick by Hyewon Lee

18 ) U Transfer – USB Stick Concept by Yiyan Cao

17) Recorder Pen by Xia Xiaoqian, Renming Jun, Han Ricoeur, Liu Peng, Meng Bao, Weicheng Jie & Yang Xiao

16) Alto Sewing Machine by Sarah Dickins

15) E-Board (Easy Board) Ironing Board by Mohsen Jafari Malek

14) Wolke 7 – Home in the Sky by Timon Sager

13) Space 65′ by KEYFRAMESTUDIO

12) iPhone 5 Concept by Antoine Brieux of NAK Studio

11) Flat CD Mouse – Mobile Laptop Mouse by Taewon Hwang

10) Ninja Time watch by Andy Kurovets

9) Bluephone Facebook Phone Concept by Michal Bonikowski

8 ) iPhone PRO Concept Mobilephone by Jinyoung Choi

7) Solar Floating Resort by Michele Puzzolante

6) Lifebook Concept – Laptop Concept by Prashant Chandra

5) Warm On – Bathtub Warming Stones by Sunmi Hwang, Hyunjoo-Lee & Jiwon-Seok

4) Chameleon Bandage – Band-aid Redesign by Xue Xing Wu, Zi Yu Li, Yue Hua Zhu & Zhi Qiang Wang

3) Almighty Board – Digital Kitchen Assistant by Jaewan Jeong

2) Cronos Yacht by Simone Madella and Lorenzo Berselli

1) iPhone 6 Concept by Antoine Brieux for NAK Studio

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12 Inspirational and Exclusive Interviews on Yanko Design – Dr. Prof. Peter Zec (Part II)

Posted on 17/12/2012 by Radhika Seth

As we close into Christmas and get ready for the holidays, it seems the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on how the year has passed by. Did we learn any lessons; could we have done anything differently and more importantly, how do we utilize the knowledge that we have gained through the year. While you ponder these thoughts, let’s add the Panama Story to our list. As promised, here is the second installment to Dr. Prof. Peter Zec’s interview conducted in Essen earlier this year.

The wealth of knowledge that has been amassed by Dr. Zec is easily translated and understood by listening to this simple children’s story. No wonder he always narrates it to his students. This special podcast allows you to hear the story in totality and Dr. Zec’s narrative is very easy to understand and follow.

Moving on, I have broken down the interview into two sections and this one addresses issues like Innovation vs Being Different and how important it is for a designer to understand that design is a service for a client. Only when we understand the difference between art and design, can we apply the business angle to this industry.

As we know Dr. Zec is associated with red dot and is the main driving force behind the awards. I have seen him do his bit for the industry up close and one of the initiatives that he co-created is the red dot young professional’s entry slot. Basically 50 designers who have obtained their academic qualifications within the past five years, have the chance to apply for one out of 50 free registrations to the “red dot award: product design 2013”. Any designer worth his profession knows how coveted the red dot product design award is, and this platform encourages young talent to get the edge just as they embark upon their designing career. Good thing is that the application for this freebie is tomorrow 18th December 2012. Details for the same can be found here. Good Luck!

Previous interviews in this series:

Hideshi Hamaguchi, Yves Béhar, Karim Rashid, Scott Wilson, Robert Brunner

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TouchOfModern Gives Seven Reasons To Make You Smile

Posted on 26/11/2012 by Radhika Seth

Traditionally, Indians don’t exchange sharp objects (like knives, forks etc.) as gifts because it’s a symbol of discord. However recently I was gifted a beautiful knife; the only difference was that there was an emotional story and message attached to the gift, making it impossible for me to do anything else but accept with humility, grace and honor. Such is the power of giving from the heart. This festive season TouchOfModern has a special lineup to make the art of giving as special as possible.

For the cook: Ceramic Onyx Set by Edge of Belgravia

These exclusively designed chef knives are a prime example of cutting-edge designing and performance. They certainly deserve a prime spot in kitchens across the globe.

For the techie: Elecom Orime Wireless Mouse by Elecom

Putting a captivating twist on your go-to electronics, the Elecom Orime Wireless Mouse is an absolute delight to work with.

For the music lover: MicroPod SE // Red Set Podspeakers by Scandyna

Piping out the most authentic sounds with impeccable quality, the Podspeakers are bound to impress the audiophile in your life.

For the fashionable: Uno 40 Black Date by Botta Design Quartz

The multi award-winning Botta Design have an exclusive Quartz watches collection. From this lineup we have here the Uno 40 Black Date, an amazingly fashionable watch that will appeal to the uber-chic person in your life.

For the one who likes to party: Kvad by Kul Designs

The Kvad lamp will appeal to those who like to party responsibly, without overworking our resources. Basically the illuminated pedestals are environmentally friendly and every process from manufacturing to shipping has been examined and tweaked to achieve the ultimate goal of a low carbon footprint.

For the art lover: There is Always Hope Balloon Girl by Banksy

Banksy is perhaps the most famous anonymous street artist known (or unknown) today. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti done in a distinctive stenciling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world.

For the entertainer: Madison by Anywhere Fireplaces

Emanating rich heat and nothing more, these surprisingly affordable fireplaces propose an inviting atmosphere, leaving out unnecessary soot, vents or gas lines. An ideal choice for those who like to entertain a whole lot!

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The RoadShow Is Ready! Namaste Product Design Days

Posted on 12/11/2012 by Radhika Seth

We gave a huge shout out to all ye designers that Product Design Days is coming up in November and that Yanko Design will be presenting the Yanko Design RoadShow. Well, November is here and we just wanted to update you that if you are in the vicinity of Chennai, then do drop in and see what an innovative exhibition and conference this event is.

I call it an innovative show simply because Product Design Days is the first of its kind exhibition and conference in India, where business houses and manufacturers are getting an insight to why streamlining a product designer into their business realm is an imperative move, especially if they want to sustain themselves in the long run. Essentially is the place where designers and design firms get to meet and explore options and forge new business liaisons with the other side of the spectrum.

This perspective ties in with what Yanko Design is all about, connecting designers with people from the industry and be that link that helps showcase talents.

The conference in conjunction with the exhibition will speak about theories, techniques and technologies of design and development. It will set the stage for cross pollination of ideas and best practices apart from sharing experiences, inspiration, knowledge and skills. Eminent speakers will be touching upon various topics and details can be found here.

And now for the pièce de résistance, participation for The RoadShow got an overwhelming response and we are proud to be representative for some really innovative designers, design firms and companies. Below is the list of cool folks that YD will be showcasing and representing.

I take this moment to give a shout-out to TouchOfModern – home for extraordinary design. Many thanks for everything!

Product Design Days is being held in Chennai India from the 22-23 November 2012. Be a part of the expo by attending the conference and visiting the exhibition to see cutting-edge, inspirational designs. See you there!

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Yanko Design Heads To Milan For The Electrolux Design Lab Finals

Posted on 24/10/2012 by Radhika Seth

Ciao a tutti! Yanko Design is the official media partner for the Electrolux Design Lab and we are heading to the beautiful city of Milan for the finals. We will be bringing you extensive coverage, which you can follow on Facebook and Twitter and right here. Ten finalists will be battling out, but guess what; you do have a say in it! There is a People’s Choice Award that allows you to vote for your favorite design.Before you decide, here is a quick recap of videos that showcase each of the projects. Voting closes 12:00 CET, 25th October 2012. The winner will receive the ULTRAMIX/PRO stick mixer.

Importantly, catch the live streaming of the event here, doors open at 4:00 pm CET. (Check your Time Zone Here)

Treat by Amy Mon-Chu Liu

Tastee by Christopher Holm-Hansen

Spummy by Alexandre de Bastiani

SmartPlate by Julian Caraulani

MoSphere by Yunuén Hernández

Memory by Wenyao Cai

Impress by Ben de la Roche

ICE by Julen Pejenaute  Beorlegi

Easystir by Lisa Frodadottir Låstad

Aeroball by Jan Ankiersztajn

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Ready To Party In Singapore With red dot award: design concept!

Posted on 17/10/2012 by Radhika Seth

You can define concept design as creative energies that think more efficiently. One of the benchmarks of this genre is the red dot award: design concept. By the time you read this, team YD will be Singapore bound to capture the events live, as they unfold. October 19th is when the winners will be unveiled for the 2012 edition. This year was special as YD’s publisher Takashi Yamada was one of the jury members. In Takashi’s own words, the whole experience was empowering! Join Yanko Design live on the red carpet as we catch the histrionics of young designers as they waltz up the ramp to claim their coveted prize. The party begins at 7:00 pm – Singapore time, so stay tuned to Facebook, Twitter and this page!

Live from Singapore: 7:00 pm [4:00 am PST]

Here is a quick recap of the 2011 event.

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