Charged: Lowline and the Remote Skylight

A closer look at the progressive project's innovative solution to bringing natural light underground

As the most talked about urban planning project in NYC of recent times—alongside the Plus Pool, perhaps—the Lowline continues to capture the attention of the creative community and beyond through its development from concept to construction. In the nearly two years since the project was fully funded via Kickstarter, we’ve seen no shortage of in-depth looks at the inventive design to transform a historic trolley …

Kebei Li Bronze Cable Holder

Cast bronze cubes keep all your cords and cables in place

Whether it’s a disobedient power cord or an extra-long headphone line, unruly cables can overwhelm an otherwise organized desk. RISD industrial design student Kebei Li offers a simple solution with the Bronze Cable Holder. The cast bronze cubes sit atop cords to prevent them from falling off your desk. Suction cup tape on the block’s feet keep the tiny cube stationary on just about any …

Squair Curvaceous Bumper for iPhone 5

Machined aluminum offers protection and a soft, elegant edge to Apple's latest smartphones

Few protective cases match the sophisticated design of the iPhone—though rare, they are out there. Take the fantastically named Curvaceous Bumper for iPhone 5 and 5s from Japanese accessories brand Squair, for example. Made entirely in Japan, the machined aluminum bumper is cut from a single block of the material for a sturdy, seamless design lacking witness marks that plague most plastic alternatives. The exterior …