Museum of Ideas and Inventions

Heat-reactive wallpaper, hacker survival kits, Barcelona's museum of inventions and more in this week's web round-up

Barcelona’s highly-anticipated Museum of Ideas and Inventions officially opened recently. With four different sections over two stories—connected by a spiral slide—the institution will be home to both permanent and temporary collections that show how innovation can improve the quality of life.

Porter and Isaora Limited Edition Backpacks

Heat-reactive wallpaper, hacker survival kits, Barcelona's museum of inventions and more in this week's web round-up

Technical details like waterproof zippers and padded laptop pockets make this collaboration tough enough for city streets, while ballistic nylon, leather and Schoeller fabric give it enough polish for the boardroom (and a price tag to match).

Shi Yuan’s Reactive Paint Projects

Heat-reactive wallpaper, hacker survival kits, Barcelona's museum of inventions and more in this week's web round-up

London-based designer Shi Yuan recently posed two new concepts for home decor, “A Painting with Feelings” and “Heat Sensitive Wallpaper.” The painting reacts to the human touch by changing color, while the floral wallpaper responds to heat by growing blossoms.