You’re Using Emoji Wrong

According to Unicode—the people that set the standards for emoticons around the world—we’ve been using many of our favorite Emoji all wrong. In a new proposal, Unicode suggests a few changes that may help people better understand what exactly each Emoji is trying to represent. For example, if you’re an avid user of the face blowing steam from its nostrils to illustrate your anger, you’re …

A Futuristic Flag for Earth

When American astronauts first landed on the moon, it seemed natural to plant the flag of the United States. But what happens when an international team of space-explorers venture beyond our orbit? They’ll be representing their own nations, but also the entire planet Earth. Recognizing this, 24-year-old Oskar Pernefeldt has designed a new flag called the International Flag of Planet Earth. The design features a …

The Watch Wallet by Discommon

An impact-proof case for transporting treasured possessions

For travelers, there’s never been an appropriate, reliable and dedicated place to stow a wristwatch. That’s about to change, thanks to California-based DISCOMMON‘s debut product The Watch Wallet. Not only is it a safe, thoughtful location for a watch (and more), it also happens to be quite luxurious itself—wrapped in Italian leather and lined with top quality tweed. It’s DISCOMMON’s collaborative partner D30, however, that …