The "HITBIT MEZZO". Source: Sony The Sony Hit-Bit HB-101: A Retro Design Icon That Still Turns Heads The holy grail of MSX computers? Industrial Design Chris Kernaghan Dec 10, 2024 — 3 min read
A wonderfully quirky design, reminiscent of the Fiat 500. Source: Microlino The Microlino: A Tiny Retro Ride That’s Big on Charm Love quirky designs? The Microlino brings bubble car vibes back, blending retro looks with modern practicality Industrial Design Jessica Hamilton Dec 6, 2024 — 3 min read
How a Hollow Viewfinder is Taking Photography to a New Level of Connection A hollow viewfinder lets you make eye contact while shooting, adding real connection and vibe to portraits Industrial Design Jessica Hamilton Nov 13, 2024 — 2 min read
Source: FiiO FiiO’s Cassette-Style DAC: Nostalgia Meets Top Audio Quality FiiO’s KA15 DAC combines retro cassette design with high-quality audio, delivering portable sound that’s quirky yet powerful. Industrial Design Jessica Hamilton Nov 13, 2024 — 1 min read
Photo by Taneli Lahtinen / Unsplash Back to Basics: Why In-Car Buttons Are Replacing Touchscreens Touchscreens dominated cars, but in-car buttons are making a comeback, offering safer, more intuitive controls Industrial Design Mia Jones Nov 7, 2024 — 3 min read
Hooray for the revival of transparent tech! Image source: KICKBACK The Rise of Retro Tech: KICKBACK’s Take on 90s Nostalgia With Modern Flair KICKBACK’s retro gadgets merge nostalgia with modern tech, turning everyday devices into tactile experiences that spark joy Industrial Design Jessica Hamilton Oct 26, 2024 — 2 min read
Image Source: Spotify Spotify’s Car Thing Is Hitting the Road—One Last Time Was the Car Thing a solution for a problem that didn't exist? Industrial Design Chris Kernaghan Oct 25, 2024 — 2 min read
Art-deco meets... giant computer mouse? Source: Tesla The Tesla Robovan: Because Apparently, the Future Looks Like a Computer Mouse on Wheels Elon Musk unveils Tesla's Robovan, a massive futuristic vehicle, but does it outshine reliable public transport? Industrial Design Chris Kernaghan Oct 11, 2024 — 4 min read