#ergonomics

#ergonomics

Scissors are often overlooked as simple, utilitarian tools, but in Japan, they become canvases for design innovation and creative thinking. Japanese designers approach even the most familiar objects with fresh eyes, reimagining everyday tools as pieces of functional art. The result is a lineup of scissors that are as visually captivating as they are practical, each one telling its own design story.

Luxury perfume brands have always poured resources into elaborate packaging with bottles shaped like sky-high stilettos, sculpted torsos, or capped with oversize daisies. Yet for all the creativity devoted to packaging, the mechanics have barely evolved. Nearly every alcohol-based perfume still relies on the same one-finger actuator to dispense the fragrance. While this design mechanism has become synonymous with eau de parfum, it also makes the product inaccessible for anyone with limited hand strength or dexterity.

The humble tape measure might be one of the most underappreciated tools in any creator's arsenal, quietly doing the heavy lifting in workshops, job sites, and design studios around the world. Yet for something so essential, most tape measures are surprisingly frustrating to use, with their tendency to snap back unpredictably, scratch your fingers during retraction, and struggle hopelessly when you need to measure anything that isn't perfectly straight.

"If I see one more TV mounted above the fireplace, I'm going to scream. Even if craning your neck to stare upward at a screen for hours was comfortable, ruining a focal point intended for gathering near by slogging your dust-trap boob tube on top of it is peak tacky." -Anonymous, 38, Washington

It's pretty rare to see Xbox controllers go on sale during the year. Usually, discounts come around Prime Day or Black Friday and that's about it. So it's smart to jump on deals when they happen, especially for the latest gear like the 2025 Xbox controller. This new model is no longer limited to Xbox consoles alone: you can now play on multiple devices from Windows PCs to iOS and Android smartphones, even Fire TV sticks, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.

The Aeriform Armchair showcases thoughtful design that merges sculpture and seating, inspired by bird wings with a ribbon-like silhouette that offers support and visual appeal.

Ugreen's Smart Finder tags confidently fill the ergonomic gaps left by AirTags, featuring sleek designs catering specifically to keys, luggage, and even wallets.

The exhibit "Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978)" focuses on office furniture designed for the white-collar workforce, emphasizing modularity and visual authority.

The creator emphasized that making sure the items you use most are visible and easily accessible can greatly enhance your cooking experience. Most-used items should be positioned on the stove, while pantry items that need to be used first should remain out in the open.

Oofos are some of the best foot support around, flip-flop or not. This thick, cushioned design is meant to absorb impact as you step with a thick foam sole and foot-contouring shape.

The desk height ranges from 25.5 to 51.1 inches, and the dual motors glide effortlessly up and down, and they're not too loud.