Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function

If Hermes Wore a Helmet

Posted: 28 Jun 2016 10:30 AM PDT

One of the major reasons cyclists forgo use of a helmet is simply because they aren’t easy to carry around. Many are willing to sacrifice safety for convenience, but that shouldn’t be the case! The “Helm of Victory” helmet answers this problem with a unique wing-aspired structure that looks fit for the Greek god Hermes! The protective sections of the helmet nest together when not in use so it shrinks to less than half the size. After riding, just collapse it and throw in a tote, purse or backpack!

Designer: Ahhaproject

Show – off that Woodie Strip

Posted: 28 Jun 2016 08:32 AM PDT

You know you have a winner, when you design for a consumer and not a client. What I mean by this, is that you actually go the extra mile for the end user, and not just the person who has paid money for the product. Take a look at the Woodie Milano Power Strip – WoodieHub, when co-founder and lead designer Francesco Paolo Dolce was traveling in Bolivia, a very powerful insight was stumbled upon. He came across a beautifully crafted wooden power strip and got him thinking on using alternate materials to plastic.

It also made him realize, that as an end consumer, nothing is more powerful than an aesthetic product married with superior functionality.

The WoodieHub features universal socket, USB Ports, wireless charging and come in wood, marble or concrete frames. The point of this new avatar is to get you a product that will “give you the freedom to charge any device exactly where you need it.”

Here are some key features:

Designer: Woodie Design [ BUY IT HERE ]

Meet Koenigsegg’s New Baby

Posted: 28 Jun 2016 03:00 AM PDT

Dubbed the “Baby Koenigsegg” by designer Jennarong Muengtaweep of VanaticalDesign, the mouthwatering Legera concept (yes, sad face – only a concept) is the cherry on top of the sports car brand’s limited selection of just 2 other models, the Regera and Agera currently in production. Get it? Legera? The name means “alloy” in Swedish and “light” in Italian – and a light alloy it is. Smaller, nimbler, yet deadly quick, this small hypercar is powered by a big V8 producing upwards of 800 horsepower.

Its aggressive stance, forward driver-placement and extreme styling are quintessential Koenigsegg. Of note are two distinct lines that continue from nose to tail, giving the two-seater’s body a monocoque feel, and at the center of the hood a carbon fiber air intake with the distinctive emblem. Scissor doors extend all the way to the wheel (a signature of each VanaticalDesign concept) and feature deeper than deep side scoops. As if it couldn’t get any sexier, like every other Koenigsegg, you can lose the targa tops!

Designer: Jennarong Muengtaweep

Bye, Bye Bacteria

Posted: 28 Jun 2016 12:00 AM PDT

Think your hanging towel is clean because you only use it after you’ve rinsed off? Think again! That moist material (and your humid bathroom) is a perfect habitat for microscopic bacteria that can smell or even worse irritate your skin. As its name suggests, the UV Bar is a twist on the classic design that introduces a built-in UV light to kill bacteria you can’t see with the naked eye.

When resting on the towel rack, the UV Bar sterilizes wet towels for reuse. Better yet, you can remove the bar itself, arm the light, and use it to sterilize other areas of the bathroom where gross bacteria may be lurking. Never worry about charging either! The hard-wired rack instantly charges the bar when it’s hung in place.

UV Bar is a Red Dot Concept Award Winner.

Designer: Ham Hyungsun, Lee Hyunmyung, & Lee Soyoung

Caravanderful!

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 02:00 PM PDT

Somehow every third profile on Tinder and Instagram has this word ‘wanderlust’ in the prole bio. Yet I can’t see a single picture of them with a tent or caravan! For all those people, the Tinycamper caravan should be the place to start. It caters to every aspect of a wanderlust’s nature with its compact design yet attention to detail. Roughly the size of a hatchback, the Tinycamper provides a safe and cozy haven for travelers. The insides are spacious for something this compact, and two people can fit in with ease (it can even accommodate a small family). The inside contains a spacious queen sized bed and table that can be turned into a divan. A windscreen on the front doubles up as a skylight of sorts at night, so you can gaze at the stars while drifting off to sleep. Obviously, since you’re indoors, you don’t have to worry about the weather. The Caravan’s boot also has its share of wonderful delights. equipped with loads of pantry-space, the rear of the Tinycamper also manages to fit in a double stove as well as an ice-chest, so you can ditch those pre-packed picnic baskets for a nicely cooked meal amidst mother nature. Perfect!

Designer: Tinycamper