Dirk Vander Kooij’s Diffuser Cabinet

The innovative Dutch designer mathematically stacks 1,000 pieces of wood to create a puzzle-like storage structure that optimizes sound

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At first glance, Dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooij’s Diffuser Cabinet resembles a 110cm-high Jenga Tower. Disguised as a visually intriguing, textural and seemingly random pile of wooden blocks, the tower actually serves as a multifunctional object for optimal acoustics and hidden storage. There’s nothing random about the Diffuser Cabinet’s complex and highly calculated construction. Vander Kooij embarked on the journey to create the tiny run …

Do You Know Where Your Photos Are?

The numbers in this photo-taking and storing infographic might just boggle your mind

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Since our interview with Lyve founder Tim Bucher about the current state—and future—of photo management, we’ve been increasingly fascinated by the concept. From the hundreds of images on your phone, to those sitting in an unmarked folder on your desktop, to the countless others on various social media platforms, hard drives and who knows where else, most people’s photos live all over the place. The …

Exploring Iceland: TUDOR Heritage Ranger

Keeping time with the beautiful watch while adventuring across cities, cliffs and the Blue Lagoon

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For years now, Iceland has billed itself as the perfect stopover location for travelers roaming between North America and Europe—and, in fact, that’s true. Whether it’s the charm of the capital city Reykjavik or the many wonders lying beyond, travelers can spend days or even weeks exploring breathtaking landscapes, intimate musical performances, uncommon foods and soothing geothermal baths. With time of the essence on a …