Weekly Design Links – 07/09/24

Is it possible to run out of words? I’ve heard of writer’s block and hitting a creative wall. Words are not my first medium of choice. I’m trying to be more consistent. I’m trying to write more frequently. Keep plugging away–that’s the way forward. So we go ahead with another week of the links, enjoy!

Graphic Design

Astras
Founded in 2024, the company’s mission is to transform agriculture with advanced drone solutions.

Industrial Design

Everyday Objects Are Made Delightful by Robert Bronwasser
The designer has a playful take on four common household objects – a side table, a vase, a tray, and a shelf – that will turn mundane moments into delightful ones

Eli Electric Vehicles’s micro-EV Is Designed for Urban Escapades
…the micro-automotive EV brand is set to launch Eli ZERO, a cute and contemporary two-seater built for daily commutes and short jaunts

The Proteus Controller for Xbox Pieces Together Accessibility for Gamers
Announced ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and as part of Microsoft’s continuing efforts toward inclusivity, the unique modular kit is tailored to accommodate gamers with disabilities.

Animation

Tomohiro Okazaki’s matchstick stop-motion animation
Paper, imaginary fire, and lots and lots of time

Architecture

House in Nishizaki / Studio Cochi Architects
The client’s primary request was for their own urban oasis. They wanted to live without a line of sight from the surrounding area and allow as much natural light and air flow as possible.

Garden Pavilion: A Modest Tranquil Retreat in the Middle of Prague
The clients, who own the garden, envisioned a structure that would not isolate them from nature. Instead, their request was for a modest shelter, mostly for protection from inclement weather, with the added functionality of sleeping accommodations in the summer and plant storage in the winter.