The Boxchool Concept Brings Modular Classrooms to Developing Areas

South Korea-based design studio ID+IM has drawn up an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to bring classrooms to children in developing areas. Called Boxchool, the concept project recycles unwanted shipping containers into modular structures that have been designed for education. Each truck-delivered Boxchool is assembled on-site and comes with its own furniture, solar panels and rain-water filtration system to provide clean drinking water to kids. …

BJ Novak’s New App is All About Lists

A new app created by The Office’s BJ Novak and a team of developers takes our endless interest in unnecessary lists and gives it purpose. Simply called “The List App,” Novak’s app aims to be the go-to digital space to share your own lists—whether they detail your favorite cat videos or the most important quotes from the presidential debate—with friends, family and loved ones. The …

Bezar Launches “Storefronts” in Addition to its Pop-Up Sales

Online design shop Bezar—known for its pop-up sales—is adding a different dimension, called Storefronts, to its operation. Unlike their flash sales, this new section of the site will be a place for brands to take up a more permanent residence. Bezar co-founder Bradford Shellhammer hand-picked each of the Storefronts’ brands himself, based on those he was interested in working with and the popularity of their …