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Top 10 sleek and unique automotives to excite all automobile lovers

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite automotive designs from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool automotive designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. Uber Balance

Korea-based designers, Min JU Kim and Hyeonji Roh designed ‘Uber Balance’ – an innovative fleet of delivery scooters for Uber Eats. The scooters have been equipped with 3-axis stabilizers that make sure your food reaches you in one piece. The all-black scooter is retrofitted with a slim, lightweight gimbal that helps to stabilize the food box in the middle. The scooter is a single-seater that’s large enough for the rider, and to store food parcels.

2. ECHO

Called ECHO, this self-driving concept trike features a trio of hubless wheels – with the two on the front reinforced with massive suspension systems to take on any bump on the road. The trike doesn’t have a rider seat, and it is a stark view of sophistication level 5 autonomy will bring to the fore. Can you imagine this automotive marching forward along with a herd of Spot the Dog robot and an army of Atlas humanoids?!

3. The Lamborghini Vision Event Horizon

Designed by LYC.Design, the Lamborghini Vision Event Horizon is a stunning car that amps up the Italian marque’s design language in an attempt to differentiate itself from the company’s older, ICE cars. What stands out with this car is the headlight and taillight treatment, which feels slightly different from other Lamborghinis. The front of the car gives me Acura NSX GT3 Evo vibes, albeit with crowbar-shaped LED-strip headlights.

4. The Model M

Designed by Víctor Rodríguez Gómez, the Model M is designed keeping in mind the tight urban spaces, hence, the detachable handlebars make complete sense. The electronic kickstand makes the ride easy to park without any hassles. When it comes to adventure escapades, Tesla Model M has your needs covered. Right where the fuel tank of traditional bikes is, there is a detachable bag with its own battery that powers the lights and the multimedia system.

5. The HV-001

Automotive designer Ayoub Ahmad created the HV-001 using an interesting technique called parametric design or generative design by defining a set of conditions and allowing those 3D algorithms to design an organic-looking automotive to completely fulfill those conditions. The design looks almost like a skeleton, which is no coincidence since natural evolution works in the same manner – it designs skeletons based on a certain set of conditions!

6. Fordzilla Hypervan

Designed by Keyu Deng, and called the Fordzilla Hypervan, this dune buggy drew massive inspiration from the reptilians. It features a matte black color, that signifies a Godzilla influence, and matte orange hues on the outside and the inside of the ride, displaying a sharp character. The battery on the rear indicates its rear-wheel-drive origins, and therefore, a better balance and handling.

7. Yamaev’s Tricycle Concept

This odd and interesting-looking tricycle scooter concept was designed by Alexander Yamaev and features a rectangular side profile that slices through the air sharply and cleanly. It has a unique wheel setup with a large front wheel, that surrounds the scooter’s transparent bubble-shaped cockpit. It also features two rear wheels that interestingly separate at low speeds for stability, and unite at high speeds for maneuverability.

8. The R&D_Fun Bike

Called the R&D_Fun Bike, this unique bicycle is Stylo Creative’s take on a modernized bike for our modern times! It was built for “simplicity, performance and aesthetic”. This completely comes through in the bicycle’s colorful personality and clean + minimal visuals.

9. The Polestar CP1 Concept

Created by Lukasw Wenzhöfer, the Polestar CP1 Concept is an accessible, likable, and realistic version of the Polestar sports bike. It has a super cool geometric edgy design with high riding positions that elevates the ride’s performance status supported by the high-grade suspension system. The focus of this design is on ergonomics and functionality.

10. The Polestar Move2

Designed by Jen Ellison, the Polestar Move2 is a semi-autonomous, shared micro-mobility solution designed for a conceptual ‘Polestar Smart City’. It aims to be a form of comfortable personal transportation in a compact and sustainable package. The aim of the project is to discourage the ownership of cars, and instead provide a reliable, multi-modal transportation experience.

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Top 5 ultimate desks for your home office

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite desk submissions from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool desk designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. Stretch Desk

This stunning and minimally designed desk is called the Stretch Desk, and it was created by João Teixeira. The simple yet heavily detailed desk features a spinning leather bookstand, that swivels through a pivot point, enabling you to change the depth of the desk according to your work needs. The bookstand can be efficiently flattened on the tabletop, creating more space for you to work in. The various intricately designed wooden elements impart a sense of elegance and sophistication to the desk.

2. Allieva Desk

Designed by WhynotDesign, this sleek, foldable work desk is meant to fit in any space, making it perfect for small houses and dorm rooms. Despite compromising on size, Allieva is aesthetically pleasing. It takes up as little space as possible and measures only 7 inches deep when folded. The workstation can be set up easily with a simple gesture. It comes with two detachable, multipurpose trays which offer a convenient space to hold accessories when the work desk is closed and become a practical tablet holder during a video call when you flip the desk open.

3. The Tabs Desk

The Tabs Desk was designed by Pelin Özbalcı for those who easily get distracted from their daily work. Today, all of us are constantly distracted and consumed by different forms of content, and focusing on the task at hand can get difficult for us. To combat this issue, Pelin designed the Tabs Desk to feature various different tabs, much like the Windows tabs on our laptops. There are three tabs built using three different materials – the Fabric tab, Felt tab, and Cork tab.

4. The Tailor Armchair/Desk

Designed by SUNRIU Design, what makes the Tailor armchair super interesting, and a rather unique design is that it can be used as an armchair and a desk. If you want to use it as an armchair, you can simply rest and place your back on the raised panel or plank of plywood that is placed at the center of the chair. The raised panel is further supported by a vertical curved panel. These panels function as the back support, allowing you to comfortably sit back against the armchair. If you wish to use it as a desk, you can instead use the raised panel as a tabletop, and fit your legs into the blank spaces created by the intersection of the raised panel with the vertical curved panel.

5. Hollow Desk

Designed by SUNRIU Design, the Hollow Desk is a simple table designed to meet all your work-from-home needs. The desk is built from a piece of metal, that was artfully cut and bent to create various openings and sections. The recessed section functions as the main working space, and can hold various items such as your desktop, mouse, keyboard, notes and etc. The left side of the desk can be used to hold your stationery items, while the right side can hold heavier tools. The storage space beneath the tabletop has been left open, allowing you to glance at all your desk accessories in one go.

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Top 10 gaming gadgets for hardcore gamers

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite gaming designs from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool gaming devices will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. SnapJoy Controllers

The SnapJoy controllers were designed by Zak Boardman, and they exist independently as left and right devices. They barely occupy any space, and they’re super easy to carry around wherever you go! The two controllers come apart and are the size of ergonomic mice, and you can quickly and efficiently attach them to the phone in your pocket.

2. AirShock

Say hello to AirShock! Designed by Running Guy Studio, this innovative and unique PlayStation controller features an inflatable and puffy body, instead of the curvy and bulky forms we usually see in controllers. The AirShock puffs up to its full size when it’s being used, and it allows you to play comfortably while adjusting to the contours of your palm.

3. AI Jects’ Gaming Controller

Designed by AI Jects,this minimal and sleek gaming controller is soft with smooth rounded edges. It has a clean and simple aesthetic, one that instantly puts you at ease, an interesting contrast compared to the traditionally techy and loud controllers that feature a sharp form and darker matte colors. The color palette selected is neutral, calming, and inviting.

4. Voronoi PS5 Controller

Designed by Tomassini Design, this organic Voronoi PS5 controller features an intriguing Voronoi pattern in its design. This gives the dark black controller a rather skeletal and raw appeal, elevating its oomph factor, and giving it an uber-cool and deadly appearance. At the moment, the controller seems to be a concept, but I’m sure gamers would love to see such a controller in reality!

5. PlayBoy

Designed by AI Force One, this intriguing-looking Game Boy-esque gaming device is called the PlayBoy. The sleek and menacing device is topped with a matte black aesthetic, sharp protruding buttons, and intricate detailing. The body and shell of the device are pretty sturdy and hard, giving the PlayBoy a mean appeal.

6. REACT

Designed by Rahul Chhapia, and called REACT, this refreshing concept ideation has caught my eye for its sheer functional merit courtesy of the ergonomic design for maximum immersion. The next-generation accessory brings into the equation a layered immersive experience to respond to the interactions in the most engaging manner.

7. Wizard Wireless Controller

NYXI launched the Wizard Wireless Controller, which is meant to be quite similar to the WaveBird (the most popular Switch controller out there), but with the bonus advantage of never getting bothered by the Joy-Con drift. Countless Switch users have been bugged by this problem that in a way hampers their in-game performance, and hopefully, this will be the lasting solution they’re longing for.

8. The Retroid Pocket Flip

The Retroid Pocket Flip is designed to be a cross between the DS and the GBA SP. It has a single screen and a more horizontal clamshell design. It has a conventional and comfortable form factor, and despite its old-fashioned looks, it has a lot of modern gaming features, including a basic set of controls, and both bumper and trigger buttons.

9. Apple Vision Joystick Pro Max

Just like the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers that bring a new level of realism to VR gaming, the Apple VR headset is also destined for a similar accessory. This concept visualizes exactly how the Apple Vision Pro controllers would look and feel in an open-world Metaverse. The designer Alex Casabo calls the accessory “Apple Vision Joystick Pro Max” and a proactive third-party accessory maker or even Apple would already be looking up that name to claim.

10. Nintendo Switch Cloud Dock

Designed to make it look like your Switch is nestled amongst Japanese clouds, Holoprops’ dock really turns your piece of tech into beautiful sculptural home decor. Moreover, the model is also carefully designed to make sure it doesn’t obstruct the airflow of the Switch while it’s docked or the cables at the back.

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Top 5 chair designs to replace the boring old chairs in your home

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite chair submissions from the Inspiration Hub. These unique chair designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. The Loop Chair

Designed by Annabella Hevesi, the Loop Chair is the kind of straightforward and simple furniture piece that instantly makes you fall in love with it, because of how minimally and cleanly it is designed. Built using wood, the Loop Chair has a traditional and archetypical character accentuated with tricky and progressive details that lend an air of character to it.

2. Sado Chair

Designed by Martin Luu, the Sado Chair is an experiment in unconventional design, and it will remind you of a horizontal tree log or horseback, which supports a straddled seated position that encourages a healthy position. Adjustable leg supports also provide a place for your legs to rest while helping to sustain a leveled spinal position. Sado is an incredible ergonomic option if you’re looking for a chair that encourages and support a great posture!

3. Soborg Wood Base Chair

This sturdy, minimal, and wooden chair is called the Soborg Wood Base Chair. Designer Jun Kim took inspiration from Børge Mogensen’s wooden chair to create this simplistic yet beautifully detailed chair. The precision and attention to detail with which it was crafted shine through in its neat joinery and conscious design.

4. Pomarossa

Designed by Franz Cordero and called the Pomarossa, this beautiful, vibrant, and loud chair is a Neo Art Nouveau armchair, that draws inspiration from an abundantly found fruit in the city of Tingo Maria, in Peru. The result is a large and fluffy chair with intriguing aesthetics and an eye-catching color palette.

5. 3D Printed Chair

Johannes Steinbauer Office For Design created these 3D-printed seats that can be built without fabrics, springs, and foam, and they still manage to be comfortable and functional. The chairs use rigid prints instead of the usual racks from chairs. The different parts are easy to assemble and disassemble and once it reaches the end of life, you can dispose of the different parts separately and recycle them accordingly. Yes, the chairs are easy to assemble and sustainable – the best of both worlds!

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Top 10 gadget designs for your work desk

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite tech designs for your work desk from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool tech designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. The Flexbook

Say hello to the Flexbook! Designed by Jonas Daehnert, the Flexbook is basically a laptop meets a sandwich. It features a two-part design that is connected via a hinge. It has 3 parts – a main body that includes a motherboard, electronics, ports, and keyboard, and a two-part flexible screen that sandwiches the keyboard in the middle. You can use the Flexbook as a traditional laptop or as a massive Wacom Cintiq-style tablet PC with a 4:3 17.8-inch touchscreen.

2. Ryoko Air Purifier

Designed by Jacobus Oosthuizen, the Ryoko air purifier was designed for optimal purification and amped with a unique and innovative aesthetic appeal. The unique pattern imprinted on the purifier is inspired by a blossoming wave facade and was created using Grasshopper 3D Generative Software. The purifier was built using plasma-cut sheet metal and is equipped with replaceable HEPA and active carbon filters to provide the user with a clean environment.

3. Smart Laptop Stand

Designed by Park Hyeon Joon, this sleek metallic smart laptop stand is the perfect sidekick to your laptop. The adjustable design is an excellent fit for your desk, or workspace, allowing you to place, position, and adjust your laptop in the ergonomic manner you want, enabling you to work comfortably and efficiently, without compromising on your productivity.

4. Dag’s Mouse

Created by Betul Dag, this sleek + good-looking mouse looks like a conch shell! The unique house features an inner shell that was quite hard to design, and an external surface embellished with grooves and ridges that provide the mouse with an innovative and attractive appearance. It’s the kind of mouse that would add an extra oomph factor to any desk it is placed upon. I would love to see this mouse as an actual tangible product.

5. The Stingray Headphones

Designed by Junhyeok “Hugo” Oh, the Stingray Headphones have been created to adapt to the back of human heads, hence making them quite an ergonomic pair of headphones. They cover the back of our heads, preventing migraines and helping users to focus completely on the music. The headphones are designed to be portable, and they can be swiftly clipped onto or put into bags and pockets, making the headphones extremely easy to carry around with you.

6. MOMO Monitor Arm

Designed by RAAK Design, the MOMO monitor arm is a sleek and futuristic-looking computer accessory that comes in a clean matt white color. The arm has a minimal and simple form, accentuated by white and metallic highlights. The design seems to be a concept at the moment, but we would love to see such a neat design on your work desk someday.

7. MLNW

Called the MLNW, this mini keyboard is designed by Haechan Ryu and is a cute little keyboard with a heart icon that was inspired by the anti-war slogan of the 1960s hippies – “make love, not war”. Quite interesting, the mini keyboard can only input a heart icon and is intended to be a symbol of spreading love on the internet, instead of spreading hate and negativity online via our keyboards.

8. DOME Speaker

Designed by One Object Design, the DOME speaker is an adorable dome-shaped speaker with a soft and friendly form that has a rather cozy, warm, and comforting appeal to it. The speaker’s homely and inviting form also mimics the way sound waves are spread.

9. Gima Mouse Concept

Designed by Hizin, the Gima mouse concept is quite an interesting and whimsical one. The typical mouse buttons on the mouse are placed by keyboard keys! Actual mechanical keyboard switches have been placed beneath the keycaps, which you can mix and match with any spares that you may have lying around at home. The mouse attempts to offer the same level of customization and flexibility that mechanical keyboards offer.

10. The Logitech Signature Series

The Logitech Signature Series is a family of sleek and innovative mice created by Benjamin Ehrenberg to simplify the mid-range with one substantial and significant experience. The collection includes six different mice with a contoured shape, soft thumb, area, and rubber side drops designed to provide you with the perfect grip, allowing your hand to always be snugly fitted in place. You can pick the perfectly sized mouse for your hands, with the right amount of buttons and features you need for your daily work.

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Top 5 sleek mouse & keyboard designs for your work desk

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite mouse + keyboard designs from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. Dag’s Mouse

Created by Betul Dag, this sleek + good-looking mouse looks like a conch shell! It features an inner shell that was pretty hard to design and an external surface marked with grooves and ridges that give the mouse a unique and stunning appearance. It’s the kind of mouse that would add an extra oomph factor to any desk it is placed upon. I would love to see this mouse as an actual tangible product.

2. Create

Designed by Naya, Create is the kind of keyboard that will ensure you don’t need any other additional peripherals! It is highly customizable to perfectly cater to every person’s individual self-expression. It eliminates the issue of a cluttered desk, which can often occur when you constantly need to switch between different peripherals.

3. The Logitech Signature Series

The Logitech Signature Series is a family of sleek and innovative mice created by Benjamin Ehrenberg to simplify the mid-range with one substantial and significant experience. The collection includes six different mice with a contoured shape, soft thumb, area, and rubber side drops designed to provide you with the perfect grip, allowing your hand to always be snugly fitted in place. You can pick the perfectly sized mouse for your hands, with the right amount of buttons and features you need for your daily work.

4. MLNW

Designed by Haechan Ryu, this mini keyboard is called the MLNW. It is an adorable little keyboard with a heart icon, and is inspired by the anti-war slogan of the 1960s hippies – “make love, not war”. The mini keyboard can only input a heart icon and is a symbol of spreading love on the internet, rather than using our keyboards to spread hate and negative comments online.

5. Gima Mouse Concept

Designed by Hizin, the Gima mouse concept is quite an interesting and whimsical one. The typical mouse buttons on the mouse are placed by keyboard keys! Actual mechanical keyboard switches have been placed beneath the keycaps, which you can mix and match with any spares that you may have lying around at home. The mouse attempts to offer the same level of customization and flexibility that mechanical keyboards offer.

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Top 10 futuristic tech designs for diehard tech lovers

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite futuristic tech designs from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool tech designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. UV Protective Eyewear

Who thought safety wear could look this dapper? Andres Belisario’s laser/UV protective eyewear is all kinds of cool with its almost Balenciaga-ish out-of-the-box design. The curved rectangular visor sits directly in front of your eyes and nose, covering your entire peripheral vision, while giving you a futuristic aesthetic that looks more modern than industrial. 12/10 would wear this in the workshop as well as outdoors!

2. Smart Prosthetic Arm

Called the Smart Prosthetic Arm, this wearable design by Xander Lihovski is his interpretation of an AI-controlled prosthesis design. The innovative arm perfectly merges AI and smart technology, and has a rather robotic look, in an attempt to normalize the usage of prosthetic limbs in common spaces. A digital interface wraps around the prosthetic arm’s elbow crease that operates as the prosthetic limb’s smart hub. It has been conceptualized in a black variant and a white variant.

3. SO;DOCK

Designed by Vaengyu Design, the SO;DOCK is a futuristic-looking air purifier designed for households that house a single person. The compact and nifty product is designed to provide a healthy and pleasant breathing experience to users, while also transforming disposable items into reusable things. The aesthetics of the SO;DOCK are clean, minimal, and matte.

4. Robotic Arm

Designed by Office for Product Design for Elephant Robotics, this 6-axis collaborative robotic arm features a seamless and sleek body built from anodized CNC machined aluminum. It’s an uber-cool-looking matte black robotic design in a compact form that packs a punch with its small size.

5. Rescue Jet Uno

Designed by Hsin Chen, this sleek and intriguing-looking vehicle is called the Rescue Jet Uno – Kyorca. It’s an underwater vehicle designed for various emergency situations. Of course, it’s not a real tangible design at the moment, but it could be something that we see sometime in the future, being used as front-line automotives in the water.

6. The Samsung Action Camera

The Samsung Action Camera is designed by Isaac Lee, and it is a nifty and compact contraction that has been equipped with a wide-angle lens, record button, control knob, digital viewfinder, and an LCD screen on the top. The side of the camera features two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm aux for an external microphone. The camera’s unique transparent exterior is its star feature!

7. Eco

The electrolarynx is an essential device to help those who had a laryngectomy to be able to speak again. However, it can be inconvenient to use one, hence Luca Persico designed ‘Eco’ – a simplified and more efficient version of an electrolarynx. All the buttons have been reduced to one, and there are only three simple steps required to operate it. The lightweight and ergonomic design can adapt to the diversity and multiplicity of users’ bodies, therefore transforming the complex electrolarynx into an easy-to-use and intuitive device.

8. The Air Boost

The Air Boost is a unique sports mask concept amped with the branding of Nike. Designed by ByungJun Lee, the electronic mask concept replenishes oxygen and provides you with it while you conduct aerobic exercises. It supports your breathing and facilitates the circulation of clean air, and offers oxygen from oxygen capsules when you need it. This helps to speed up and improve your post-workout recovery since it prevents oxygen deficiency and debt that can take place during physical activities.

9. Husqvarna Charging Modules

Designed for mountain bikes, these solar charging modules by Anshuman Kumar are branded under Husqvarna. The concept was designed to help riders ride to remote locations, without the constant terror of their EVs dying down, and not being able to find charging sources. The charging models are powered by solar energy, and are a great companion for adventure seekers who love tricky road trips to offbeat locations!

10. Pavy’s Earbuds Design

Designed by Simon Pavy, this innovative earbuds concept is a unique audio device that can be used while traveling, playing sports, or during any activity where we have limited or no access to our smartphones. The nifty device combines AirPods and an AirPods case with a new and improved iPod Nano screen, hence creating a hybrid of the AirPods and the iPod, resulting in a gadget that has no need for a smartphone, since it does it all!

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Top 5 essential desk accessories

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite desk accessories from the Inspiration Hub. These unique and uber-cool desk accessories will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

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1. The Logitech Signature Series

The Logitech Signature Series is a family of sleek and innovative mice created by Benjamin Ehrenberg to simplify the mid-range with one substantial and significant experience. The collection includes six different mice with a contoured shape, soft thumb, area, and rubber side drops designed to provide you with the perfect grip, allowing your hand to always be snugly fitted in place. You can pick the perfectly sized mouse for your hands, with the right amount of buttons and features you need for your daily work.

2. Molo

Designed by Fuso Design, the Molo is a sleek and good-looking desktop stand with a static and monolithic form and a streamlined function to keep our desks well-organized and efficient. The base of the desktop stand is made using a transparent material, which gives it a rather mystical floating effect, and also allows the keyboard to be placed under it, leaving the rest of the desk free.

3. Ryoko Air Purifier

Designed by Jacobus Oosthuizen, this minimalist desktop air purifier was created for optimal purification and equipped with a unique aesthetic appeal. The unique pattern seen on the Ryoko air purifier is inspired by a blossoming wave facade and was created using Grasshopper 3D Generative Software. The purifier was built using plasma-cut sheet metal and is equipped with replaceable HEPA and active carbon filters to provide the user with a clean environment.

4. MOMO Monitor Arm

Designed by RAAK Design, the MOMO monitor arm is a sleek and futuristic-looking computer accessory that comes in a clean matt white color. The arm has a minimal and simple form, accentuated by white and metallic highlights. The design seems to be a concept at the moment, but we would love to see such a neat design on your work desk someday.

5. Square Tray

This minimal, clean, and compact tray features a square form and is designed to be the ultimate universal desk organizer you’ve been searching for. Designed by One Object Design Studio, the desk organizer has been equipped with a recessed tray on one side, and multiple little slots on the other, creating a versatile and inclusive design, that allows people to build the desk setup of their dreams.

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Top 10 essential gear for your summer 2023 outdoor adventures

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated our top 10 essential outdoor gear from the Inspiration Hub. These unique outdoor accessories will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!
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1. Herman Miller-inspired Hiking Backpack

Designed by Judar Design, this stunning Herman Miller-inspired backpack is heavily influenced by the Herman Miller camp! It has unique and lightweight aesthetics, and functions as a practical hiking backpack for campers, as well as a laptop bag for city commuters. It has a solid structure on the outside, much like the Cosm chair, which offers protection from any accidental bumps if any important and fragile stuff has been placed inside.

2. Task Light

Designed by Jake Naish, this beautifully-designed task light makes for the ultimate outdoor gear for your outdoor adventures. Featuring a minimal, clean, and cylindrical form, the lighting design comes in options of two soft pastel colors that are exceedingly easy on the eyes. Grooves on the body of the light add a touch of texture and personality to the design.

3. Fellow Travel

If you’re setting out on an outdoor adventure in a foreign country, then Fellow Travel is the perfect product for you! Designed by Hanyoung Lee, Fellow Travel is an innovative interpretation device that allows you to communicate smoothly and effortlessly with people who speak other languages while traveling. It includes APP services that accumulate data through conversations and share it with other travelers.

4. Rock Climbing Shoes

Designed by Santiago Riera, these rock-climbing shoes are inspired by the design philosophy and language of Organic Climbing. Designed using virtual reality, these unique rock climbing shoes can be customized according to the tastes and preferences of every user, allowing them to play around with colors and materials and create the perfect outdoor shoes for themselves.

5. Foldable Lander

Designed by Yunonglive Studio, the Foldable Lander is a compact and lightweight product that measures a little over 13 inches in length when closed, and weighs 2.8 lbs. The innovative design once opened up, transforms into a comfortable and cozy chair with a backrest, and can take up to 100x its weight. This foldable chair and foldable table/ottoman offer a unique and convenient way to take a seat anywhere, whether it’s for fun or for work.

6. The Havoc Arxc Glasses

Designed by Sebastian Halin, the Havoc Arxc Glasses are designed for cyclists of all disciplines – where clear vision and sleek looks are a priority. The good-looking shades feature a clean and minimal look accentuated by smooth lines and a two-colored CMF, as well as a tinted UV-protected lens for optimal vision. The glasses have a replaceable nose bridge made in silicone.

7. Microtech Exocet Dagger

Amped with a tiny 1.94-inch blade, the Microtech Exocet Dagger is actually legal to carry in most states, making it the perfect EDC to have on you at all times. Designed by Microtech Knives, the innovative dagger features an OTF-style (out-the-front) drop-point blade made from CTS 204P steel that’s perfect for piercing and carving outdoors and doing things like opening boxes indoors.

8. The HOTO 3-in-1 Camplight

Designed by Lu Zheng, YF Liu, and Xiaodong Liu, the HOTO 3-in-1 Camplight provides users with a convenient and innovative lighting solution in all possible camping scenarios. The unique lighting design functions as an area light, ambient light, and flashlight. It features a transparent and durable PC lamp head, as well as an aluminum alloy case – resulting in a premium and excellent tool for the outdoors.

9. Supernova

Designed by GravaStar and named the Supernova, this futuristic-looking accessory resembles a three-legged robot but is in reality a sci-fi-inspired speaker cum LED lamp. It is crafted out of a solid zinc alloy metallic body standing on GravaStar’s iconic tripod legs that we saw in their previous designs. It is equipped with a 3-inch full-range speaker with 25 watts of power, 90db of output, and half-inch high-frequency tweeter for rich and crisp sound delivery.

10. Quasar Portable Lamp

Designed by Samy Rhio and Petite Friture, the Quasar portable lamp, is designed to be a ‘nomadic lamp’. French designer Samy Rhio designed this nomadic lamp to enable users to carry it around, allowing it to illuminate any space they go to. They can hang the nifty lamp using a multicolored strap that will remind you of a climbing rope.

Click here to Download KeyShot Pro (Use Code ‘KSYANKOHUB’ during installation for a full Pro + KeyShotWeb trial) to start creating your own design and submit the design to us to get featured on the Inspiration Hub and the Yanko Design Instagram Page.

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Top 5 tableware designs to upgrade your mundane dinner table

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At Yanko Design, we believe in constantly innovating, creating, and evolving. It’s a philosophy that serves as a lifeline for us, and one of the results of this lifeline is the YD x KeyShot Inspiration Hub! The Inspiration Hub is our ‘ever-expanding encyclopedia’ of design work for you to participate in, to inspire designers, and to get inspired by. Created in collaboration with KeyShot, the Inspiration Hub is your one-stop space for inspiration where designers like you can submit your impressive designs and be awarded to stand out in the crowd and to inspire other like-minded designers.

To kickstart your journey and send some motivation your way, we’ve curated some of our favorite tableware designs from the Inspiration Hub. These unique tableware designs will motivate you to create something spectacular and submit the design, as a gateway to sharing it with the best of the design world. Additionally, we will also be picking our favorite Design of the Week, Design of the Month, and Design of the Year – every week, month, and year from the submissions on the Inspiration Hub. Keep an eye on our Instagram page and the Inspiration Hub to see if your design gets picked. Fingers crossed!

Click here to Download KeyShot Pro (Use Code ‘KSYANKOHUB’ during installation for full Pro + KeyShotWeb trial) to take your sketch from concept to render!

1. The Oku Knife

Designed by Kathleen Reilly, the Oku Knife was inspired by Japanese table settings and features a unique handle that folds at 90 degrees from its blade. The innovative folded shape of the knife allows the handle to be placed on a surface, with the blade sitting perpendicularly away from that particular surface. You can even rest the knife’s blade along the edge of a cutting board or plate.

2. Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl & Servers Set

Element Studio and Joseph Joseph teamed up to create this minimal salad bowl and servers set. This smart space-saving design allows both products to be integrated into one convenient product, while harmoniously unifying form and functionality. It is quite pleasing to look at and also occupies minimum space on your dinner table and kitchen drawers.

3. Brunetti’s Ceramic Mugs

Designed by Frank Brunetti, these ceramic mugs are truly a beauty to look at! He opted for a full matte monochrome appearance, complemented by a touch of glossiness on the edge. He envisioned the mug in a wide array of vibrant color options, so they look like a wholesome and colorful pack of mugs when placed together. These would truly be a vision of your dinner table.

4. Wasteware

Viennese designer, Barbara Gollackner collaborated with Australian chef and restaurant owner Martin Kilga to create the ‘Wasteware’ collection, a range of tableware made using leftover food! The duo created a collection of bowls, plates, and cutlery using industrial and personal food waste. To bring the interesting tableware items to life, the studio utilized food waste such as pork skin, and old bread – from personal and industrial waste.

5. NEST

Designed by Mirko Romanelli, the NEST is a minimalist black and white salt and pepper shaker that draws inspiration from a bird’s nest. The shaker design was built using marble, providing it with a sophisticated yet sturdy identity. “The nest envelops, houses. and protects the egg inside. The aim is to work with marble through simple and geometric shapes such as the sphere and the toroid, enhancing the material aspect of marble and offering the user a product that gives great flexibility of use,” said Romanelli.

Click here to Download KeyShot Pro (Use Code ‘KSYANKOHUB’ during installation for a full Pro + KeyShotWeb trial) to start creating your own design and submit the design to us to get featured on the Inspiration Hub and the Yanko Design Instagram Page.

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