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The Sweatshirt V-Notch Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1146 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Clothing Design Trends Functionality History
  1. The V-notch on sweatshirts started out as a practical feature for absorbing sweat and allowing flexibility. It was created for football players to wear comfortably.
  2. Many sweatshirts today have the V-notch but it's mostly for style, not function. It's interesting how practical designs can become just a fashion statement over time.
  3. Learning about fabric manufacturing, like Loopwheeler's unique approach, helps us appreciate quality and the history behind our everyday clothing.

#72 Design in the bathroom

Design Lobster • 119 implied HN points • 14 Jun 21
🪑 Design Psychology Functionality Innovation Inspiration
  1. Toothpaste stripes are created through thixotropic rheology which helps maintain consistent viscosity for perfect stripes every time.
  2. Striped toothpaste was an innovative marketing strategy to suggest multiple functions, even if the active ingredients are evenly mixed throughout.
  3. Rejection can lead to new opportunities - Jony Ive's rejected bathroom basin design paved the way for his success at Apple.
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HyperMink System-1 will be shipped with vision-capable models

HyperMink Newsletter • 2 HN points • 29 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Privacy Functionality Compatibility Autonomy
  1. HyperMink System-1 will be shipped with vision-capable models, able to analyze images and generate text based on what it sees.
  2. System-1 will feature complete autonomy and offline functionality, without requiring subscriptions, data uploads, or sharing with third parties.
  3. The system aims to provide straightforward, hassle-free functionality for users without technical expertise, prioritizing privacy with no tracking or reliance on internet connectivity.

#25 Never-ending houses, Kluges and Re-design

Design Lobster • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jul 20
🪑 Design Interior Functionality Aesthetics Creativity Philosophy
  1. Design can become pathological when the urge for continuous tinkering gets out of control, as seen in the Winchester Mystery House story. Knowing when to stop designing is crucial.
  2. Kludges, like the makeshift wrench door handle, are inelegant but expedient solutions to problems. Embracing resourcefulness and active engagement can lead to better understanding of our designed world.
  3. All design is essentially redesign, reminding designers to approach new situations with humility and an awareness of the history and context they are working within.