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Top 5 Tools To Transform Your Mindfulness Practice & Enhance Your Mental Well-Being

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It is easy to get stressed in today’s fast-paced and hectic world. Taking care of our mental health, and maintaining mental well-being has never been more critical. One way to better deal with stress is by incorporating calming practices into your daily routine. These practices will improve focus, and elevate our overall mental health. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or someone dipping their toes into mindfulness, these tools will make a significant difference. Each product provides unique benefits that help you relax and focus – whether through meditation, exercise, or aromatherapy. By engaging in mindful practices and building a relaxing environment, you can better manage your stress and enjoy a more balanced life.

1. The Float Meditation Cushion

If you’re looking to instill some peace and relaxation into your life, then you may want to get your hands on the Float Meditation Cushion. It features a unique form that is inspired by human ergonomics. Its design is purpose-driven, allowing you to sit comfortably in yoga positions like the easy lotus pose or the kneeling asana. The cushion has a molded design and foam construction which offers the right mix of comfort and rigidity.

Why is it noteworthy?

The cushion helps you meditate for long periods without hurting your ankles and knees. It doesn’t simply provide comfort, it improves and enhances your overall meditation experience, by offering the right support and helping you maintain the proper posture. The ergonomic design also encourages natural alignment and reduces strain.

What we like

  • It is a boon for those who struggle with sitting for long hours and meditating
  • Supports different meditation styles and positions

What we dislike

  • It is a bulky design, not well-suited for homes with limited space

2. Japanese Lantern Candle

This lovely little Japanese lantern candle resembles a traditional Japanese ‘chouchin’ lantern. It has a lovely pillar shape and is a great addition to your bedroom or bathroom when you need to unwind and relax. If you’re in the mood to meditate, you can light this candle, allowing its relaxing glow to help you feel at ease, and go inwards. It creates the perfect environment to practice some yoga and meditate.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The candle provides a contemporary take on an age-old Japanese design. It provides a relaxing glow, while also incorporating a minimal design that enables it to seamlessly merge with any modern living space. The candle is handcrafted by artisans in Kurashiki, Japan, and is an example of excellent craftsmanship.

What we like

  • Since the wax is non-melting, it forms a lovely clarity on the candle

What we dislike

  • It is a fire hazard and must be used with care around kids and pets

3. Solelp

Say hello to Solelp – a revolutionary yoga mat-like device that makes stretching an interactive activity, rather than a total bore. It is created for home gyms, and it merges traditional stretching exercises with unique gamified elements to make the experience engaging and fun. It is equipped with a smart mat, interactive handles, a mobile app, and a camera-laden bar. It offers a rewarding and connected environment where users can feel motivated, and practice their stretches with interest.

Why is it noteworthy?

Solelp encourages users to stretch daily by setting interesting missions, goals, and points. This intriguing approach improves your body posture and health, helping you feel more at ease, and promoting better mental health. You’ll feel like stretching over and over again, as Solelp makes it fun!

What we like

  • Equipped with a LiDAR camera sensor that offers precise posture analysis
  • The connected app allows you to customize your workouts, tailoring your stretching routines

What we dislike

  • It needs a stable internet connection to offer access to the features
  • Users may take some time to get used to the tech and gamified elements

4. Stress-Free Aroma Diffuser

Meet the Stress-free Aroma Diffuser – your companion in relaxation and tranquility. It is designed to bathe your space in a lovely blend of carefully selected aromatic oils, that help calm your mind, and make you feel relaxed. If you’re practicing stretching or simply meditating after a long day, this aroma diffuser will help create a soothing environment that instantly helps you unwind and relax.

Click Here to Buy Now: $149

Why is it noteworthy?

The diffuser has a gentle and self-generated breeze which allows the aroma to softly spread around your home. It uses a premium-quality porcelain filter, which absorbs all the essential oils, releasing their fragrances gradually, ensuring they last longer in the air.

What we like

  • The polished base and organic-looking porcelain disc create a lovely contrast, adding aesthetic value to the product

What we dislike

  • Seems quite fragile, so must be handled with care for fear of breaking

5. Medispace

Named Medispace, this device merges the relaxing effects of traditional Tibetan bowls with modern technology. It is designed to create a unique meditative experience for you. It is compact enough to hold in your hand, allowing you to create soothing sounds with a simple touch. It is paired with noise-canceling earbuds to help you fully immerse in your meditation practice. It is intended to be a gateway to inner peace, encouraging you to reconnect with yourself.

Why is it noteworthy?

Medispace can create over ten different singing bowl sounds, providing you with an authentic and interesting meditative experience. It supports users in their journey to connect with their inner selves, creating varied meditative experiences depending on the sound you select. The aforementioned compact size makes it quite easy to carry, allowing you to meditate wherever you please.

What we like

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use design that requires no learning curve
  • Functions as both a meditation device and a charging case for the included earbuds

What we dislike

  • It features a compact and delicate design, which must be handled with care
  • It is a conceptual design, so it isn’t available to potential buyers at the moment

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Top 5 wooden furniture designs to add a bit of minimalist warmth to your home

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There’s something about wood as a material that instantly puts you at ease. Wood radiates a certain warmth, and sense of zen, that no other material can exude. And, sometimes a wooden piece of furniture is what your living space truly needs. I feel a well-crafted piece of wooden furniture can add a magical touch to even the simplest of living spaces! Minimal, clean, and almost always soothing, beautifully designed wooden furniture helps a space radiate an aura of warmth and calmness. They instantly make you feel at home. From a wormhole coffee table to a fortune-cookie-inspired chair/work pod – these quintessential yet stunning wooden furniture designs are all you need in your home.

1. Wormhole Coffee Table

Wormholes can hypothetically connect two disparate points in spacetime via a tunnel. And they’re quite commonly found in science fiction! And this mind-blowing coffee table by Olivier Gomis attempts to convert the hypothetical wormhole into a physical manifestation.

Why is it noteworthy?

The shape of a table is already quite eye-catching on its own. It’s almost like a wooden plank that has been bent so that the two ends are on top of each other and then joined together by a double cone. These are then glued together with sheets of maple veneer in between, which give the appearance of those faint light lines that form the grid.

What we like

  • A lamp was installed in the center of the hole, giving the table an eerie appearance in the dark

What we dislike

  • The inward curving section provides a risk for products that could roll inside and get stuck like a marble or a coin

2. Live Edge

Beomsuk Ko designed a beautiful collection of storage furniture called Live Edge. The furniture pieces celebrate the natural grain of the wood and were designed by Ko for Kobeomsuk Furniture, the South Korean furniture brand of which he is the founder.

Why is it noteworthy?

The furniture collection includes a glass cabinet, a walnut TV stand, and a freestanding shelving unit. “The wood itself was so beautiful, I thought about how to put this beauty into the furniture as it is, and I came up with the design. Kobeomsuk Furniture pursues a bold design that is natural, not artificial, with a sense of Korean aesthetics,” said Ko.

What we like

  • All the pieces in the collection are beautifully designed with a minimal yet attention-grabbing appearance
  • Allows the natural grain of the wood to shine

What we dislike

  • There is no option for customization of size, as the pieces as pretty huge, and people may prefer options that are more compact

3. Allieva

There’s always been a need for compact and functional workstations. But this necessity is further compounded by the growing trend of distance learning and working from home, especially after the pandemic. To address this problem, Whynot Design has introduced a unique and innovative solution called the Allieva. This foldable wooden workstation is designed for Foppapedretti, one of the most well-known Italian brands for baby products and wooden furniture since 1945.

Why is it noteworthy?

This sleek, foldable work desk is meant to fit in any space, making it perfect for small houses and dorm rooms. Despite compromising on size, Allieva is aesthetically pleasing. It takes up as little space as possible and measures only 7 inches deep when folded.

What we like

  • The workstation can be set up easily with a simple gesture
  • Comes with a large compartment at the base of the table that allows you to keep everything

What we dislike

  • The folding and unfolding mechanism could be considered tedious by some

4. The Fortune Chair

Designed by Hyeyoung Han and Hanyoung Lee, the Fortune Chair is really a mix between a bean bag, chair, and a pod, and it also happens to look like a fortune cookie.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair includes a fortune cookie-inspired wooden outer wall, which functions as a covering frame that surrounds the user. This outer wall creates a cozy, comfortable, and private space for the user to sit in.

What we like

  • Irrespective if you’re working in a corporate office or at home, the Fortune Chair functions as a little oasis for you to work in peace, much like the office pods we find today in commercial offices

What we dislike

  • We’re not sure how comfy it would be to sit for long periods of time

5. The Altura

Patricia Perez designed the Altura, a minimal and sturdy step stool, for Case Furniture. An interesting fact about the stool is that it doubles as up as a side table and a plant stand.

Why is it noteworthy?

Described as a “sleek yet sturdy design”, the stool has been equipped with two stepped tiers that serve extremely handy in holding and storing all kinds of items – from lamps, and books, to an entire person!

What we like

  • It enables users to reach those high-up places in their homes that they usually aren’t able to reach
  • Altura’s minimal and neutral aesthetics make it a great addition to any modern living space

What we dislike

  • There are similar designs on the market, nothing to really help it stand apart

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Top 5 eco-friendly designs to add a pinch of sustainability to your daily lives

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Our unhealthy practices and way of living are truly harmful to the environment and have been slowly leading to its deterioration. And the world has been changing (for the worse) because of this. Hence, it is extremely important to live sustainably and consciously and to take care of the environment in 2023! Integrating sustainability into our day-to-day lives has become crucial. And we can do this in various ways. Designers and creators are coming up with sustainable alternatives for almost everything. Every product that is necessary and utilized by us in our everyday routine has an eco-friendly alternative to it. Replacing our usual mass-produced designs with these greener options will make a huge difference to the environment and Mother Earth. From a Saturn-inspired sustainable lamp to a bicycle seat made from cork– we’ve curated a whole collection of sustainable product designs to help you go green.

1. 3D-printed Chairs

Designed by Johannes Steinbauer Office For Design, these 3D-printed chairs are produced using additive manufacturing and are created without using fabrics, springs, and foam! And they still manage to be super functional and comfortable. These chairs utilize rigid parts, instead of the typical racks from chairs.

Why is it noteworthy?

The design is simple enough with four legs, a round seat, and a single bar at the back. But if you want to add other components like more racks or even textiles, these can also be added through 3D printing. The different parts are easy to assemble and disassemble and once it reaches the end of life, you can dispose of the different parts separately and recycle them accordingly.

What we like

  • Super easy to assemble and disassemble
  • Sustainable design

What we dislike

  • No instruction on having a space-saving version of this design

2. Wasteware Collection

Viennese designer Barbara Gollackner collaborated with Australian chef and restaurant owner Martin Kilga to create the ‘Wasteware’ collection, a range of tableware made using leftover food! The duo created a collection of bowls, plates, and cutlery using industrial and personal food waste.

Why is it noteworthy?

To bring the interesting tableware items to life, the studio utilized food waste such as pork skin, and old bread – from personal and industrial waste.  The waste collected was dried out or cooked and then blended into a smooth paste which was held together using mycelium. Water or breadcrumbs were added to the mix if needed.

What we like

  • Combats the issue of food wastage
  • Colorful and vibrant aesthetics. They will add a spark of life to your dinner table

What we dislike

  • Not sure how durable the products are, and what is their lifespan

3. SATURNO

Of all the planets in our neighborhood, Saturn has always mesmerized our minds with its beautiful rings, and it has probably served as the muse for many lamp designs. This somewhat spherical lamp, for example, borrows some ideas from the planet’s morphology to create something unique, fun, striking, and sustainable, all at the same time.

Why is it noteworthy?

The SATURNO lamp is actually made of three disc-shaped parts that connect without the use of any glue or screws. There are cutouts instead that allow the parts to be inserted into each other at perpendicular angles. Two are made from walnut wood, while the third is made from resin, which could be any sustainable kind.

What we like

  • SATURNO’s LEDs can be controlled to show different colors and different intensities
  • A versatile lighting fixture that gives a glimpse of the heavens right inside your home

What we dislike

  • The lamp won’t stand with its horizontal light mimicking the light scattered by Saturn’s rings unless it is provided with some support

4. Packioli

A Turkish designer was able to come up with soap packaging called Packioli that is both hygienic and non-plastic and therefore more eco-friendly. One thing missing from most similar products is convenience and she was able to add it to this as well.

Why is it noteworthy?

She used artichoke leaves and combined them with peapod bioplastics in order to create packaging that commercial soap brands can actually use if they really wanted to be more eco-conscious in creating their products.

What we like

  • It not only solves getting rid of plastic for soaps but also helps get rid of artichoke waste, which is around 80% of the actual vegetable

What we dislike

  • The look of the packaging is not similar to what we’re used to, with the labels and other colorful decorations, so may not be preferred by everyone

5. FR-1 Bike Saddle

This Scottish brand is one such company that wants to bring more sustainable solutions for the bikes and bike parts that they manufacture. Their first product is called FR-1 Bike Saddle and it is made from cork

Why is it noteworthy?

At first, you would think this is not a sturdy and comfortable material for something that you will be sitting on probably for a long period. But cork is actually pretty durable and lightweight so it should be something that can last a long time and not hurt your tushy that much. It is also water-resistant and can offer better cushioning compared to other materials.

What we like

  • Stronger but also more lightweight compared to the more common steel that a lot of bike seats use
  • Sustainable + supports historic local cork farming

What we dislike

  • It is a bit expensive

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Top 5 wooden homes that you will want to move into today

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There’s something about wooden architecture that is simply so humble and endearing. Wood has been a material of choice for construction for ages galore. Wood ages beautifully – anything built with wood will retain the character of your house. And it also manages to incorporate an aura of warmth and serenity within the living space. The rustic and homely appeal of a wooden space instantly makes you feel at ease and welcome. It’s a material of choice that has stood strong through the ages and continues to do so. Whether modern or traditional, wood can be bent and molded to create a living space of your choice and style. From a charred woof self-built tiny home to the world’s first 3D-printed home that happens to be wooden – this collection of architectural designs will leave you mesmerized and completely in awe of the wonderful yet simple material that is wood!

1. The BioHome3D

The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) created the world’s first 3D-printed home built completely from bio-based materials such as – wood flour or fine sawdust, mixed with a binder made from corn.

Why is it noteworthy?

Called the BioHome3D, the home was specially designed to address labor supply chain issues that are raising the costs of homes and reducing the availability of affordable housing. The technology used to build the BioHome3D ensures that the home is primarily manufactured off-site using automation, which leads to less time for off-site3 building and setting up the home.

What we like

  • Tackles the issue of labor shortage and supply issue
  • 3D-printed

What we dislike

  • No roof space to allow for vertical growth

2. Villa of the Star

Design practice APS Concept renovated the stunning resort space Villa of the Star, located in the Dalat pine forest, Vietnam. The house was built while focusing on three main factors – connectivity, locality, and sustainability

Why is it noteworthy?

The unique residence merges perfectly with the forest surrounding it, building a serene human-nature connection. The structure is built using a variety of locally sourced materials, such as stone, pine wood, concrete, steel, and bricks.

What we like

  • The material that was selected by the design team for the home is ‘modified pine wood’. Modified pine wood is popular for its moisture resistance, mildew resistance, termite resistance, heat resistance, stability, durability, and environmental friendliness

What we dislike

  • The open terrace/balcony space would benefit from an optional expandable roof for days with heavy rains

3. The Water Cabin

The Water Cabin is a floating home in Seattle’s Portage Bay that maintains the houseboat’s classic nautical personality and the weathered coziness of a cabin.

Why is it noteworthy?

Defined by a geometric silhouette that exhibits Kundig’s classic style, the Water Cabin’s frame is supported by galvanized steel structures that cradle spacious roof planes and wooden decks. Building the Water Cabin, Olson Kundig and their client hoped to blend interior and exterior spaces throughout the home. Arranged over two levels, the home’s interior spaces are specifically configured to maximize connections to the marine environment.

What we like

  • Russian birch plywood ceilings line each room overhead, capturing the natural sunlight of the day and brightening the home
  • Large roof overhangs protect the patio’s wood from seasonal elements

What we dislike

  • Only a hidden Murphy bed functions as the home’s guest room

4. Kjerringholmen

This is the Hvaler archipelago, a true island paradise in Norway where you will find the ‘Kjerringholmen’ cabin. With just 63 square meters in size, the plan/design of the cabin still showcases plenty of space to give a very spacious and airy effect.

Why is it noteworthy?

Kjerringholmen is proof “that large houses don’t necessarily mean more quality of life. In just 63 square meters, with smart planning, it still has plenty of usable space,” said the studio. Occupying 63 square meters, the cabin is supported by steel pillars and surrounded by a dusky rocky landscape.

What we like

  • Blends perfectly with the natural landscape
  • Designed extremely efficiently to support a smart way of living

What we dislike

  • Birds may not notice the home and could crash into it since it merges so perfectly with its surroundings

5. Samara and James’ Tiny Home

This beautiful 16-foot-long tiny home in Byron Bay, Australia was designed and is home to a lovely couple Samara and James. Frank Macchia, a holistic designer, and Samara’s father helped them to design the home. All the design ideas and moves you wouldn’t execute in a small space were implemented in this tiny home.

Why is it noteworthy?

Its interior and exterior feature a dark theme, and there aren’t a lot of windows in the home. Despite these details, the house manages to have an air of spaciousness and balance to it, while retaining a harmonious connection with the site it is situated on!

What we like

  • Inspired by the shou sugi ban technique
  • The home is surrounded by potted plants and greenery, adding a chunk of green to the space

What we dislike

  • The clear design norm violations may not sit right with everyone

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Top 5 Smartphones to Look Out For in 2023

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The smartphone market is always evolving, with new models and features being released every year. In 2023, we can expect to see more advanced smartphones with new features and improved technology. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 5 smartphones to look out for in 2023. 1. Samsung Galaxy S13 Samsung is known for its high-quality smartphones, and the Galaxy S13 is expected to be no exception. It is rumored to come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for gamers and movie watchers alike. The Galaxy S13 is also expected…

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Top 5 men’s barware gear by Sempli that is sure to impress every guest you host

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The key to a great dinner party isn’t just an amazing host, and excellent food, sometimes it can be a bunch of impressive barware as well! Picking the right barware is always a task – since it needs to be elegant, functional, sophisticated, and yet super practical. And this is where the award-winning product design company Sempli swoops in! Based in LA, California, Sempli combines the best of two worlds – Sweden’s simple and minimal functionality with Italy’s timeless elegance and style. Sempli’s drinkware designs are hand-blown, crafted with perfection, and designed to be both entertaining and practical. From a seamless swirling glass that helps in the oxygenation of your favorite drink of choice to a collection of flat-bottomed glasses ideal for drinking beer – Sempli’s expansive and impressive drinkware collection will have you fumbling to purchase them!

1. Sempli Monti-Taste Set

Sempli created the Monti-Taste Set for beer connoisseurs who take their glass of beer extremely seriously! The set celebrates and pays a tribute to the various craft beers, and their unique tastes and individuality. Four distinct glasses were designed for four distinct types of beers, in an attempt to elevate the drinking experience. The Monti-Birra is a straight-sided beer glass, that perfectly holds your 12 oz beer. Featuring a conical inverted bottom, the glass instantly catches that initial splash of beer and allows for the foam to frothily gather on the surface. Next in line is the Monti-Pint which is meant to serve pints as its name signifies. The Monti-Pils was created for Pilsners and features a  tall and lean body that enhances the carbonation in the Pilsners, maintaining a longer effervescence. Lastly, the Monti-IPA is a fun zig-zag-shaped glass with unique angled ridges and is ideal for serving hoppy IPA brews.

Click Here to Buy Now: $90 $100 for a Set of 4 (10% off with exclusive coupon code “YANKO2022”). Hurry, deal ends Dec 23rd.

2. Sempli Incanter

Do you love infusing your favorite spirits from time to time? Well, then the Sempli Incanter is the product for you! Created using their signature spinning bottom, the Sempli Incanter is an excellent incanter crafted from lead-free crystal, and it allows you to make your own special liquid infusion with the ingredients of your choice! You can concoct a strawberry-infused vodka, a peach-infused bourbon, or even a gourmet raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing – the possibilities and potential of the Incanter are endless! All you need to do is fill the glass decanter with the liquor of your choice. You, then pick your favorite infusion ingredients and add them to the inserting tube. You cap the tube with the silicone stopper, insert it into the decanter, and spin away. As the flavors fuse together, you’ll get a unique fusion every time you use the decanter! You can spin the decanter to add an element of fun or let it rest on coasters for infusions that take a longer period of time to get ready.

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3. Sempli Cupa-Rocks ICE

Designed as a part of Sempli’s ICE Collection, the Cupa-Rocks ICE are basically the beloved Cupa glasses with an eye-catching frosted finish. The Cupa-Rocks ICE are two compact tumblers in a gift box. Both the tumblers have been hand-blown, to enhance the sensory pleasure, and elevate the experience of drinking whisky or brandy. Once set down, the minimal yet sophisticated glasses create a swirling rotation, which assists in the aeration of your favorite fine spirit, and provides the drinker with a rather aromatic and pleasurable experience. The glasses have been constructed to fit perfectly in your hand, and the glasses work naturally and efficiently to keep your beverage warm. Called the ‘perfect pour’ for brandy or whisky, you can fill the Cupa-Rocks ICE tumblers to their waist – which is 6 cl.

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4. Sempli Vaso Vino

If you’re a wine fanatic and love serving wine at your dinner parties, then this beautiful wine decanter by Sempli is the one for you! Called, the Vaso-Vino, and designed by Daniele ‘Danne’ Semeraro for Sempli, this hand-blown spinning decanter is created to especially aerate your favorite wine in an innovative and exceptional manner. It can effortlessly accommodate a 750ml bottle of wine – whether white or red. Crafted from a lead-free crystal, the Vaso-Vino features a unique and intriguing conical construction that produces a swirling rotation when set down, this in turn assists in the oxygenation of the wine. Measuring 7.75″ in height, and 6.5″ in diameter, the Vaso Vino weighs 38 oz, and is recommended to be washed by hand, and used to serve your favorite wine at your next dinner party!

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5. Sempli Sini Nesting Bowls

Crafted from lead-free crystal, the Sini Nesting Bowls by Sempli are cleverly, and mind you, beautifully designed nesting bowls, that are refined, elegant, and clean. Designed by Daniele ‘Danne’ Semeraro, the nesting bowls are perfect for holding your party snacks, and munchies while your guests and you sip on drinks at your next dinner party! You can pair the Sini Nesting Bowls with the Cupa Lift trays to create an intriguing and elegant table setup that your guests will totally drool over. They are available in 4”, 5” or 6” variations, and are recommended to be washed by hand.

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Top 5 desk gear by Craighill for everyone looking to amp up their work setup

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Work from home – what started off as a coping mechanism against the pandemic in 2020, has now transformed into a full-fledged mode and style of working. We’ve been working from our homes for the past two years now, and although some companies have resorted to returning to commercial offices, while others have adopted a more hybrid and flexible model, the one constant in all these scenarios is – a desk. Whether cluttered or uncluttered, you spend the majority of your day on your desk.

You may be typing away to glory, munching away on a snack, or simply fidgeting with a random object – you do end up spending hours on your desk. I’ve found that adding limited, quality products to my desk setup can amp my productivity immensely. The desk accessories you place on your desk are an integral part of your home/corporate office. And these accessories by Craighill are the ultimate additions to your desk – whether you’re looking to boost your everyday productivity or relax your mind during your little breaks. From a captivating puzzle that is a fidget toy for your hands and brain to a sleek desk knife inspired by the Japanese kiridashi knives – these desk accessories by Craighill are a must-have for all the workaholics in the house!

1. Craighill Tetra Puzzle

The Tetra Puzzle is a mesmerizing and captivating puzzle that is literally a fidget toy for your hands and your brain! It is a 4-part puzzle that comes together to form a tetrahedral mass. The goal? Separate the 4 metal pieces as fast as you can! The Tetra is a uniquely appealing desk toy that activates your manual dexterity skills, problem-solving abilities, and spatial reasoning. The 4 identical stainless steel pieces are designed to lock in only when oriented in a pre-determined pattern. Similarly, they can be removed only a certain way, making the puzzle challenging the first couple of times, and then fun and fidget-worthy after. When you’re not playing with the Tetra, it makes for a pretty mysterious and eye-catching objet d’art that you can place on your desk.

Click Here to Buy Now: $63 $98 (20% off and an additional 20% off with exclusive coupon code “YANKO20”). Hurry, deal ends in 48 hours!

2. Craighill Match Striker

Created from solid cast iron, the Match Striker is everything you need to ensure your incense and candle lighting rituals go as smoothly and effortlessly as possible! It functions as a sturdy, dense, and dependable anchor to create the perfect spark. Despite its immense functionality, it comes packaged in a small and compact form, allowing you to place it in any corner of your desk, without it consuming too much space. The exterior of the Match Striker features an intriguing and deep knurling pattern, which provides the necessary amount of friction you need to light a matchstick, with the simple flick of a wrist. However, the Match Strikers only works with strike-anywhere matches, which do not come along with the product. The matches will leave some residue after being used, but that can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth!

Click Here to Buy Now: $48

3. Craighill Closed Helix Keyring

Are you someone who always loses their keys, or simply has no idea where their keys are placed? Don’t worry, this issue is way more common than you think, even if people don’t like to own up to it. For those constant key misplacers, Craighill has the ‘Closed Helix Keyring’. This simple and minimal keyring does its job quite excellently. It features a helix-shaped wire with turned end-caps, which allow you to securely and safely store your precious keys. You simply unscrew the knurled side to add or remove your keys. The knurled ends ensure that your keys are always securely attached to the ring, completely eliminating the risk of losing them. The keyring comes in three variations as well – stainless steel, brass, and Vapor Black PVD on stainless steel.

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4. Craighill Kepler Pen

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and I wholeheartedly agree. A pen gives you the ability to create worlds, concoct sagas, and transcend through time and space, without moving a muscle – except the ones on your arms. And such a majestic tool does deserve an even more majestic form and packaging! The Kepler Pen is an exquisite writing tool, whose exteriors give due justice to its immense functionality. You can use the stunning pen to write a poem to your lover or note down your grocery shopping list if you’re in the mood for something less romantic. Whatever it may be, the Kepler Pen is the perfect product to accompany you in your writing duties. Measuring 5″ L x 0.3″Ø, and weighing 2 oz, the Kepler Pen is available in three variations – stainless steel, brass, and Vapor Black PVD coated stainless steel.

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5. Craighill Desk Knife

This beautiful desk knife instantly grabs eyeballs, and demands a place on your workdesk! Designed to be a multipurpose cutting tool that fits snugly on your desk, ‘the Desk Knife’ is inspired by the Japanese kiridashi knife. The Japanese kiridashi knife is an iconic hand-forged utility knife that is regularly used for woodworking, bamboo crafting, whitling, marking, and more. The Desk Knife borrows the kiridashi knife’s stunning form and structure but in a more contemporary and modern manner. Measuring 5.25″ x 5/8″ D, and weighing 4.5 oz, the Desk Knife is lightweight, elemental, and super satisfying to use. The sleek and menacing knife comes in three variations – solid stainless steel, solid brass, and solid stainless steel with a Vapor Black PVD finish. You can pick the version that suits your personal taste, and the aesthetic of your desk!

Click Here to Buy Now: $70

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Top 5 job openings at YD Job Board for this week

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As a part of our careers-related columns, these are our top five picks of the best industrial design opportunities on Yanko Design’s recruitment platform YD Job Board. This week brings you openings at Apple (a brand that literally needs no introduction), footwear innovators-Timberland along with pioneers in 3D printing techniques 3D Hubs!

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CAD Sculptor/Digital 3D Modeler at Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it. Apple is looking for candidates with a strong interest and aptitude in digital 3D modeling for the Industrial Design group’s CAD sculpting team.

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Footwear Design Intern at Timberland

Timberland has been making authentic boots, shoes, apparel, and accessories since 1973. From our humble beginnings in Newmarket, New Hampshire, to a global company with locations in over 15 countries and a member of VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel and footwear– Timberland is more than a brand: it’s an incredible place to work, encouraging employees to get out there and always be on the lookout for adventure at every turn. That’s why we offer employees 40 paid hours of service time every year and tons of perks designed to get you outside doing the things you’re passionate about – from downhill skiing to yoga and everything in between. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team, whether it be in our retail stores or at our headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, and we’re especially interested in the above sounds like the kind of environment you will thrive in. Work with the Special Makeup design team to assist and create footwear concepts and storyboards based on seasonal color/material trends, as well as consumer and fashion trends.

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Product Designer at 3D Hubs

We’re a truly international team of dedicated young people working on disrupting the traditional way of manufacturing and leading the next industrial revolution. 3D Hubs has created an automated online platform that connects manufacturing capacity with local demand. Thanks to our manufacturing network across 140+ countries we can provide engineers and product designer with custom parts in a matter of days, made with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and Injection Moulding. Founded in 2013, the network has since produced more than 2,000,000 parts, making 3D Hubs the global leader in distributed manufacturing. We have raised over $12M from the people behind the world’s most successful online platforms, such as Uber, Spotify, and Booking.com. Design is an essential part of the 3D Hubs culture. We believe that it is one of the key elements that sets us apart from the competition. We aim to build a user experience that turns our customers into engineering superheroes. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for an outstanding Product Designer that will help us get there.

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Design Director at MASH Studios

MASHstudios is a multi-disciplinary firm specializing in furniture design and manufacturing. We pride ourselves in taking on projects that push the creative envelope and we consistently work with clients who are changing the social climate. We are a collective of creative professionals bound by our commitment to elevate design and client service above the hum of mediocrity. The Design Director will be responsible for communicating strategic goals into actionable design solutions, establishing the conceptual and stylistic direction for design team and overseeing their work. Areas of work include design strategy, furniture conceptualization, and client presentations. Ensures proper team resources are in place to maintain MASHstudios standards of creative excellence and timeliness.

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Junior Industrial Designer at Core Home

Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe. In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States. Supporting over 4,500 retail stores in North America, a career in our retail headquarters allows us to stay in touch with the end customer and use their ever-changing behaviors and preferences to shape our offerings of the best eyewear and services.

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Top 5 Job Openings at YD Job Board for this week

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As a part of our careers-related columns, these are our top five picks of the best industrial design opportunities on Yanko Design’s recruitment platform YD Job Board. This week brings you openings at the giant of all eyewear brands Luxottica (of the Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands fame…), backpackers dream manufacturer Osprey, Johnson & Johnson and even a chance to design a boat with the White River Marine Group Company among other options!

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Sr. Eyewear Designer at Luxottica (Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands…)

Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe. In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States. Supporting over 4,500 retail stores in North America, a career in our retail headquarters allows us to stay in touch with the end customer and use their ever-changing behaviors and preferences to shape our offerings of the best eyewear and services.

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Product Designer – Travel at Osprey Packs, Inc.

Many of us live in southwest Colorado near Osprey’s headquarters in Cortez. Nestled at the corner of the rugged San Juan Mountains and on the edge of vast sandstone canyon country, this landscape provides us with constant inspiration and a superb testing ground for our packs. Our mission is to create innovative high-performance gear that reflects our love of adventure and our devotion to the outdoors. We succeed when we meet the demanding expectation of our most discerning customers and they are proud to use our packs. Osprey Packs is seeking a dynamic team player to join our Design Team in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Product (Travel) Designer’s focus is to deliver innovative seasonal gear-carrying solutions and special designs, ranging from packs to hard-sided, soft-sided, and hybrid wheeled travel & luggage, and accessories. The Product (Travel) Designer is responsible for delivering all aspects of the design from concept to pre-production via prototyping, testing, sourcing, color/fabric/trims processes, and specification packages (tech-packs).

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3D Digital Media Designer at Knoll, Inc.

Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements brands. These brands – Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, DatesWeiser and HOLLY HUNT – reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces and luxury interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian`s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Knoll is aligned with the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canadian Green Building Council and can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) workplace certification. Knoll is the founding sponsor of the World Monuments Fund Modernism at Risk program.

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Senior Human Factors Engineer at Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for 125 years. We embrace research and science — bringing innovative ideas, products, and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employ approximately 119,000 people in 60 countries throughout the world. The Johnson & Johnson Design team is a diverse and collaborative strategic function, spanning across the enterprise, striving to unleash the power of innovation and design thinking to deliver exceptional user experiences for the doctors, nurses, and patients, mothers and fathers and all others who use our products and services.

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Industrial Designer at White River Marine Group Company

Spanning destination retail, boat manufacturing, and award-winning resorts, Bass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group is an innovative pioneer in connecting everyone to the great outdoors. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today Bass Pro Shops is a leading destination retailer offering outdoor gear and apparel in an immersive setting with more than 100 retail and marine centers that host 120 million people annually. White River Marine Group, part of the Bass Pro family, is the largest manufacturer of boats in the world by volume offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands including TRACKER®, SUN TRACKER®, NITRO®, TAHOE®, REGENCY®, MAKO®, RANGER®, TRITON®, STRATOS® and ASCEND®. The company also operates Big Cedar Lodge – America’s Premier Wilderness Resort, along with other restaurants, nature-based attractions and resort destinations. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is committed to inspiring everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. The company is known as a national leader in protecting habitat and connecting families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

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Top 5 Job Openings at YD Job Board for this week

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As a part of our careers-related columns, these are our top five picks of the best industrial design opportunities on Yanko Design’s recruitment platform YD Job Board. This week brings you openings at the leading Motorola Solutions, home appliance innovator Bosch and kitchen goods transformer -Tupperware along with other interesting opportunities!

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Industrial Designer at Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video, and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential, and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security. 28Labs is the Chief Technology Office and innovation engine for Motorola Solutions. We are user-focused and outcome-driven, identifying problems and creating solutions based on research and engagement with our customers. Considering our customers’ unique “jobs to be done” is a foundational principle of 28Labs. Based on their needs, we create solutions by applying our experience in user experience and design, advanced wireless communications and solutions, cloud & mobile application architecture, cybersecurity, user & human factors research, imaging, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Product Designer at Tupperware Brands Corporation

Tupperware Brands Corporation (“Tupperware”) is a global company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Tupperware is one of the world’s leading direct sellers, supplying premium food storage, preparation and serving items to consumers in over 75 countries. The Designer will be part of a multidisciplinary team that develops the new Tupperware products that are distributed in the whole world. This development team is composed of young (average 29) and enthusiastic designers, engineers, and marketers. Our European development center is specialized in the development of the “kitchen preparation” part of the Tupperware product portfolio. Thus, the successful candidate can be expected to develop all sorts of kitchen accessories such as utensils, knives, cookware, manual food processor and so on. The designer will work in close cooperation with the local markets and the operation team on innovative solutions, which meet real customer needs and Tupperware’s high-quality standards.

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Industrial Designer Intern at Bosch Home Appliances

BSH Home Appliances Corporation Operating in the United States under the brands, Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau, BSH Home Appliances Corporation is highly regarded as a market leader for innovation in home appliance technology. As an international group with over 12.2 billion in annual sales, we continually strive to engage our dedicated customers around the world through intelligent engineering, streamlined design and distinct ease of use. As the Industrial Design Intern, you will work closely with other designers on an array of real-world projects across all major categories and brands. You will be immersed in our creative process, with responsibilities including assisting the design team on current projects, performing competitor and trend studies, brainstorming future home appliance concepts, creating 2D sketches, 3D CAD, and renderings of products, building physical mock-ups and prototypes and presenting ideas to Marketing, Brand, and Engineering teams.

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Packaging Design Intern at Henkel

Henkel is the name behind well-known consumer and industrial brands including Schwarzkopf hair care, Dial soaps, Right Guard antiperspirants, professional hair care brand Sexy Hair, Persil, Purex, and all laundry detergents, Snuggle fabric softeners as well as Loctite, Technomelt and Bonderite adhesives. Our local business success is directly attributable to over 9,000 employees located in 70 facilities across the U.S. and Canada. We employ passionate, enthusiastic and innovative people and offer them an empowering, challenging work environment to make the best use of their talents and ambition. We want to be the best in everything we do. Our corporate culture is characterized by entrepreneurial thinking and continuous readiness for change. Innovations create real value for our customers. A commitment to sustainability has always been an important factor of our success. Workplace variety, which also becomes evident in the preferences, knowledge, and skills of our employees, is an important value and competitive advantage. That is why we support our employees in their individual development.

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Senior Industrial Designer at Hunter Fans

At Hunter, we’ve set the standard in quality and craftsmanship for more than 130 years. Sure, we invented the ceiling fan — but every day, we find new ways to perfect it. Innovation isn’t just a buzzword around here, it’s our challenge and our passion. We’re able to stay at the forefront of the industry, incorporating the very latest trends and technologies into our fans, then rigorously testing them beyond established standards to ensure a lifetime of whisper-quiet performance. The Senior Industrial Designer must be highly organized and self-motivated. Must be able to handle multiple ceiling fans and ceiling fan accessory designs, as well as, assist the Industrial Design Manager in the supervision of Junior Industrial Designers.

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