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MIT's 4D-Knit Dress Changes Shape in Response to Heat
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:05
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers and fashion brand Ministry of Supply have produced a "4D-knit dress", using heat-activated yarn that allows its shape and fit to be altered in an instant.The project builds on the idea of 3D knitting, where textiles are knitted as three-dimensional shapes rather than flat sheets that have to be cut and sewn together to make a garment.The fourth...
U-flow® by Mediclinics Reshapes Touch-free Hand Drying for Contemporary Restrooms
[Product]
2024/02/14 09:04
A critical element often overlooked but gaining significance is the hand drying experience within public restrooms. Mediclinics, a leader in restroom equipment, introduces U-flow®, giving contemporary architecture and interior design a reform. From its avant-garde U-shaped design to its commitment to user experience, hygiene, and sustainability, U-flow® stands at the forefront of the future o...
Backbone Branding Used Images of a #Farmer with His Cow
[Design]
2024/02/14 09:03
Another project with our partner in Iran. In design for dairy products in this select market, brands often use the image of a cow on their packaging. This is an influencing factor to the weak differentiation of brands on the shelf.Our task was to bring a variance and convey the brand values more effectively yet stay within the category logic where its core tenets would still be recognizable.We...
(PDF) PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey : Thriving in an Age of Continuous Reinvention
[Business]
2024/02/13 09:10
As existential threats converge, many companies are taking steps to reinvent themselves. Is it enough? And what will it take to succeed ?Listen to the CEO Survey report and insights from our expertsTwelve months ago, we reported that nearly 40% of global CEOs believed their companies would no longer be viable in ten years’ time if they continued on their current path. The reinvention imperativ...
Fueled with VC Cash, 10Beauty Built a Robot That Fully Automates a Professional Manicure
[Investing]
2024/02/13 09:09
These guys built a robot to give you a perfect manicure. Can they win over the $11 billion nail care industry?I’m one of the 20 million women in the U.S. who get their nails done every month. I like feeling polished and put-together before a big meeting, but the manicure process can feel like a bit of a slog. I need to call the salon to find a time that fits into my schedule, drive to and from...
(Patent) Ford’s Smarter Charging
[Tech]
2024/02/13 09:07
Ford wants to make sure every EV gets charged when it needs to (without completely draining the power grid). The automaker filed a patent application for “smart charge scheduling” for a fleet of electric vehicles “considering grid demand.” Ford’s application details a system to control charging of multiple EVs “arriving at, and departing from, different charging stations at different time...
(Video) This Shape-Shifting Rikshaw Converts Into an e-Scooter in Less Than Three Minutes
[Design]
2024/02/13 09:06
Having witnessed countless shape-shifting concepts and working prototypes, I always yearn for a set of wheels that is practical in real-life usage and easy enough to transform from one form to the other. To my amazement, an Indian automotive startup has that desire half-fulfilled. Meet the S32 EV that’s an electric scooter transforming into an e-rikshaw and vice versa.While you won’t be seein...
(Infographic) The World’s 50 Largest Pharmaceutical Companies
[Investing]
2024/02/13 09:06
Globally, big pharma revenues have grown by more than half a trillion dollars since 2012, driven by an aging global population.American drugmakers make up the greatest market share worldwide by far, supported by high prices in a less regulated market. Yet with 190 drug patents expiring in the next decade, many companies face steep revenue losses at the hands of generic competitors.This graphic,...
Ganni Makes BioFluff Bags From "World's First Plant-based Fur"
[Product]
2024/02/13 09:05
Plastic-free, fake fur made from nettle, hemp and flax fibres envelops these special edition bags that Danish fashion brand Ganni has unveiled at Copenhagen Fashion Week.The one offs are a riff on Ganni's classic Bou bag made in collaboration with materials company BioFluff, which claims to have developed the "world's first plant-based fur".Unlike existing faux furs, the shaggy textile contains...
