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My New Obsession: Funky, Compact Watches That Don’t Break the Bank
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Cartier Tank — a watch known for its compact, rectangular design but definitely not for its...
Ritwic Singh
19 hours ago2 min read


American Prometheus: Henry Ford
Henry Ford was a classic futurist — a man who could observe socio-economic and political patterns of his time and predict, with striking...
Ritwic Singh
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Why the BIC Ballpoint is Undefeatable
The BIC Cristal ballpoint pen stands as undeniable proof of design refinement and minimalist utility. Priced between one to four dollars...
Ritwic Singh
Dec 21, 20212 min read


When Comfort Was an Art: The Lost Era of Iconic Chairs
The iconic symbol of comfort seating — the famous Eames Lounge Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames — traces its conceptual origins...
Ritwic Singh
Dec 21, 20212 min read


How Maruti Suzuki Cracked Toyota’s Secret—and Outsmarted Bigger Car Makers
The production refinement system used by Toyota bears a strong resemblance to the approach adopted by Maruti Suzuki in India. During my...
Ritwic Singh
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Why the World’s Most Useful Invention Is Hiding in Your Pocket
Why does anyone even need a lighter? After all, a couple of hundred years ago, people could just grab a burning log from the neighborhood...
Ritwic Singh
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Why Steve Jobs Threw An iPod In The Fishtank
Over the past decade, minimalism has shaped industries ranging from fashion and design to furniture and technology. The movement...
Ritwic Singh
Oct 18, 20202 min read


How Dell Accidentally Designed the World’s Most Perfect Mouse
Dieter Rams led a design revolution, crystallized in his famous Ten Principles of Good Design. According to Rams, a great design should...
Ritwic Singh
Aug 31, 20202 min read
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