interactive biohybrid device cultivated from biofabrication The BioHybrid Device is a video game controller that merges biological growth with digital manufacturing. Designed by Vivien Roussel, Madalina Nicolae, and Marc Teyssier, the device is grown using SCOBY (a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) and integrates conductive elements, sensors, and output components during the natural […]
NEW BRITISH DESIGN TRANSLATES HOTEL CABINS INTO PORTABLE TENTS Louise Middleton, founder of Kudhva campsite hotel, collaborates with architects Ben and Hannah Huggins of New British Design to create the K-Tent, a lightweight, off-ground tent that translates the ethos of the original Kudhva cabins into a portable format. Constructed with a recyclable aluminum frame […]
“I came to Comala because I was told that my father lived here, a certain Pedro Páramo.” Many Mexicans know the first sentence of Juan Rulfo’s revered novel, Pedro Páramo, by heart. This week they will hear it on Netflix, with the release of the first film adaptation in almost 50 years of the text […]
Pedestrian is A Dynamic, Adaptive Walking Aid Pedestrian is a versatile walking aid designed for individuals with walking disabilities and those needing mobility support. It bridges the gap between short-term options like forearm crutches, typically used for up to six weeks, and long-term solutions such as wheelchairs. This system prioritizes reducing consequential injuries, often […]
Spotted: Heat pumps are becoming a popular and energy-efficient alternative to traditional boilers and water heaters. While traditional water heaters convert fuel into heat, heat pump water heaters work like a refrigerator running in reverse, using electricity to move heat from the air into a water tank. Now there is an even better type of […]