Moss Robot Construction Kit

Design, build and control robots at home

A far cry from Stretch Armstrong, Moss is a new dynamic robot construction kit that allows kids to build their own controllable toys. After over two years of prototyping, Colorado’s Modular Robotics developed the module-based system to be as approachable as possible, requiring zero wire manipulation, soldering or programming. In short, each module contains one or more color coded connector points; each serving a specific …

Adidas by Tom Dixon SS14

A comprehensive look at the unisex collection designed as survival kit for a week away

During Milan’s Salone de Mobile this past April, British industrial designer Tom Dixon first introduced his debut collaboration with German sporting giant Adidas. In the months following, the Adidas by Tom Dixon SS14 collection popped up at both Pitti Uomo in Florence and London Design Festival. On view for a few days only to those in the know, the sneak peeks garnered a great deal …

Clarks Horween Chromexcel

The classic desert boot gets an upgrade with leather from Chicago's famed tannery

A quintessential piece of every man’s wardrobe—or, perhaps should be—Clarks desert boots’ history is as storied as the design is simple. While the classic suede offers the most timeless option, the recent introduction of Horween leather makes a strong case for a more durable boot. For the best results in both style and performance, Clarks tapped the famous Chicago tannery’s Chromexcel leather supply. The glossy …