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Technology

Objects of desire

From power on the go to a mobile lightshow and the sound silence, we pick out the essential new gadgets to make you sigh.

  • Issue #156
  • 3 min read
Nothing Phone (1) with transparent case showing internal components and circular wireless charging coil
Product design

Now hear this

The sounds of summer are upon us, so this issue we focus on the best ways to listen to music anywhere – but especially outdoors.

  • Issue #155
  • 3 min read
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds with blue circular face plates and black stems on white surface
Product design

Pump my ride

When it comes to fire engines, every last design component could prove critical in the heat of the moment. That's why Swiss firm Brändle's recently reconfigured vehicles meet the highest standards.

  • Issue #154
  • 4 min read
Red and white Mercedes-Benz fire truck with FEUERWEHR marking and blue emergency lights parked outside building
Craft

On the floor

Just like the striking rugs that they produce, Nani Marquina’s team at the namesake firm she runs in the Catalan capital is tightly knit.

  • Issue #153
  • 2 min read
Nani Marquina team members posing in their Barcelona studio surrounded by fabric rolls and rug samples
Furniture

Measuring up

If your home is in need of a fresh focal point or statement piece, consider these seven perfectly formed design items.

  • Issue #151
  • 2 min read
Measuring up
Aviation

Going the distance

With the world opening up, Finnair is poised to fly out of the gate with an ambitious refit of its long-haul fleet – in particular, a bold re-imagining of what Business Class can be.

  • Issue #151
  • 3 min read
Premium economy class seating in Finnair's refurbished aircraft showing enhanced comfort features
Design

Simple pleasures

Innovative design needn’t be complex. Here we round up seven smart items that deliver easy solutions.

  • Issue #150
  • 2 min read
Red adjustable Tatu lamp with three rotating sections positioned on wooden surface
Product design

Making better

The legendary industrial designer, Hella Jongerius, on how we can design our way out of overconsumption.

  • Issue #148
  • 4 min read
Hella Jongerius sitting at her desk in her Berlin studio workspace with clothing rack and exposed brick wall behind
Business

Back in business

Be ahead of the curve by getting out into the world. Use clever kit to remove distractions from your desk and present yourself at your best with crisp attire for summer. Let’s go!

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 1 min read
Proteca Equinox Light U grey carry-on suitcase with retractable handle and wheels.

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