Meet Sombra, the Lampshade for Bike Lights

Improve all-around visibility by diffusing high-powered rear lights

Visibility on the bike is an essential part of staying safe on the road. Recent years have seen innovations in both apparel and lights that make being seen easier. While the lumen output has increased, many bike tail light designs still funnel beams entirely out in one direction. While incredibly strong, visibility is disproportionately limited to directly behind the bike. The carefully designed Sombra diffuses …

Gestalten + Pulpo Oda Light

The always impressive German publisher releases a limited edition of Sebastian Herkner's photography-inspired lamp

Though the stalwarts of the publishing world continue to release works worth reading, it’s Berlin-based Gestalten that earned our near-constant attention in 2014 with countless impressive volumes published under their name. Yet, their most recent release lacks pages entirely. The Gestalten + Pulpo Oda Light is a limited edition of the glass and steel stand lamp designed by German designer Sebastian Herkner for furniture manufacturer …

PSFK Future of Retail 2015

Corporate trends research and consulting company PSFK recently released their fifth annual Future of Retail report. The comprehensive 110-page analysis explores the multifaceted market of retail including the social, technological and physical forces that influence customer behavior. The report hopes to usher in the next generation of retail experiences by shedding light on strategies and trends that may very well affect the future of the …