Industrial Design’s Museum of Failure

From a rejuvenation mask that shocked the face with electric current to rental DVDs that stopped working after 48 hours and dozens of poorly conceived mobile phones, Dr Samuel West has curated quite the collection at Sweden’s Museum of Failure. His goal, however, isn’t to make a mockery of anyone. Rather, it’s to convey lessons learned through failed product design. Big names (such as Apple …

HODINKEE + TAG Heuer Limited Edition Chronograph Wristwatch

A rare Carrera Skipper design revived and upgraded

Leave it to the team at HODINKEE to find a vintage timepiece—of which only 20 known examples exist—and bring it to life with contemporary flair and relevance. The “Skipperera,” reference 7754, debuted in 1967—a Tag Heuer commission following the Intrepid yacht’s vistory at the America’s Cup. This piece acts as the inspiration behind the brand new TAG Heuer Limited Edition Carrera Skipper for HODINKEE. Clear …

A Pride Flag Incorporating LGBTQ+ People of Color

First unfurled at a Pride Month launch celebration in Philadelphia, a new rainbow flag aims to recognize the POC members of the LGBTQ+ community. Part of the “More Color More Pride” campaign, the flag calls to attention—and embraces—the diversity within the already marginalized queer world. A testament to intersectionality, the pride flag’s value lies in its powerful, inclusive statement. The addition of black and brown …