Swincar’s All-Terrain Spider Electric Car

A tilting four-wheel, maximizing complete independent suspension

Sometimes a working concept vehicle really advances the way we perceive automotive capabilities. This much—and more—can be said about the newly announced Swincar, a four-wheel ATV (expected to hit the market in October 2015) that can tackle just about everything. This is due to each wheel being connected to its own electric hub motor, further attached to independently suspended spider-like legs. In essence, Swincar delivers …

Helix Sleep’s Customized Mattresses

A direct-to-consumer bed actually made for you

In the Western world, it seems one of the most universal narratives is that of the nightmare mattress. We’ve all had a Goldilocks moment (or three) in beds that are too hard, too hot, lumpy, squishy, lopsided or creaky. Unsurprisingly, it was the shared experience of buying lousy mattresses that brought Jerry Lin, Kristian von Rickenbach and Adam Tishman together to create their new company, …

Chamber’s Capsule Collection #3: Atalaya

Wood-working meets performance art, with rustic furniture as the final product

With an array of tools, Nicolás Aracena Müller stands just beyond the windows of design boutique Chamber in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. There, while the gallery space is open to visitors and passers-by, the Chilean architect and carpenter has been crafting inspired stools and benches from reclaimed wood, for all to see. With a view in mind to lift the mystery behind Aracena Müller’s beautiful process, …