IA_2018

Wearable Story: What Time Is It?

“Bradley,” made by Eone, is a tactile watch that features two metal balls instead of traditional hands — governed by a magnet to prevent accidental dislocation — and no glass covering the face. Wearer

What I’ve Got: Red Ottoman

In my small and white-walled dorm room, this faux leather ottoman provides seating, storage, and a much-needed pop of color! It definitely looks more expensive than the $20-some I paid for it, and sev

What I’ve Got: A Perfume I Can Hold

Okay, I admit it: I judge a perfume by its bottle. A few years ago, Bustle came out with a list of “13 Perfume Bottles That Will Look Amazing On Your Vanity,” featuring vials adorned with blue sapphir

Challenge Half: Self-Centered?

From a cursory glance at my Instagram feed, it seems that the popularity of my posts has more to do with content than with composition. In fact, almost all of my high-performing photographs feature me

Challenge 2: Hook

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What I’ve Got: Falling for Wedges

I envy women who can slip on a pair of stilettos and go about their days — but with my clumsy propensity for ankle sprains, traditional heels are a no-go. This limits me to either the low-risk flat or

Challenge 4: Quicksand

Humans procrastinate because it’s rewarding. We feel calmer when we push aside stressful work — even if it creates more stress for our future selves. Is it counterproductive? Yes. Weird? No. Humans ar

What I’ve Got: Falling for Wedges

I envy women who can slip on a pair of stilettos and go about their days — but with my clumsy propensity for ankle sprains, traditional heels are a no-go. This limits me to either the low-risk flat or

Challenge 5: Stargate

Stargate: n. a portal that permits nearly instantaneous travel from one universe to another. And we’ve brought one down to Earth. This public art installation — a collection of lights and sounds suspe

WIG: A Handle on Mugs

After taking several ceramics classes, I’m starting to notice aspects of store-bought dish ware. Everything from the type of foot (the bottom part of any ceramics piece, usually with the center materi

WIG: The House I Don’t Wish I Had

In light of my last post, I wanted to highlight a house that I’m less keen on. It’s conceptually really cool, and I love the modern furniture, natural light, and open layout of the main living area. T

WIG: The House I Wish I Had

When looking for desirability in everyday life, I’ve been conditioned to look at products — things we can typically hold in our hands. But when watching Netflix’s new show “The World’s Most Extraordin

WIG: A Special Case

People say not to put all your eggs in one basket — but when it comes to phone cases, why not? I don’t know what I did before these convenient, smartphone-adhering card holders… I guess I carried arou

WIG: A Fan of Fans

When it comes to room decor, fans don’t rank high on visual appeal. That’s why I was happy to find the Vornado Flippi V6, a compact space-cooler that’s… really cute. I’d be lying if I said it was func

WIG: A Growing Desk

In general, I love IKEA’s products because they take into consideration users’ everyday needs. The PAHL desk, in particular, leverages a common problem (children outgrowing their desks) into a sleek a

WIG: LiliLite

My friend has one of these shelf-light-bookmark combos, and I have to say: I’m not a fan. In theory, they’re sleek, fun, and save space in one’s bedroom. But the very thing that makes them compact (th

WIG: Flawless Curls

Curly hair can feel like a curse when the humidity’s high. I’ve tried a number of hair products to control my frizz, but none work as well as Tresemme’s “Flawless Curls” — a lightweight mousse that co

Challenge 9: Stargate

Original post: http://desirabilitylab.com/2018/03/05/challenge-5-stargate/ Stargate: n. a portal that permits nearly instantaneous travel from one universe to another. And we’ve brought one down to Ea