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Wearable Story: Ray Ban Wayfarer

Ray Ban is the iconic brand for sunglasses, having pioneered both the aviators and the wayfarer designs in the 1900s, two styles that stil dominate the luxury sunglasses market today. The Wayfarer ha

What I’ve Got: Harry’s Shave Set

Harry’s was a disruptor in the shaving industry, created by Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeff Raider (founder of Warby Parker). The two men were fed up with overpriced shaving kits from large companies and

GIF News

GIF News is a mobile-first website that conveys news and educational content through GIFs. More compelling than a static photo and more immediate than web video, the GIF is a uniquely digital mode of

Everlane Snap Backpack

The Everlane Snap Backpack is a hidden (though increasingly less so) gem of a backpack. With a stylish drawstring closure and a reverse denim finish accented with black leather, the design is extremel

D-DAY: A Powerful VR Experience.

D-DAY is a virtual reality experience that seeks to deliver the most realistic portrayal of war, an attempt to show users the gravity of what soldiers endured, and a call to action for us to realize t

Baleen Labs Branding

For this week’s design challenge, I created a logo and set of icons for my friend’s data encryption software startup, Baleen Labs. Baleen is the wall of bristles that whales have instead of teeth, an

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What I’ve Got: Seiko Cocktail Time

I’ve had this beautiful watch for a couple weeks now, and thought I’d do a post about its design and history. Back in 2010, Seiko teamed up with Ishigaki Shinobu, Japan’s “top bartender”, to produc

What I’ve Got: Clarks Original Desert Boots

The Clarks Original Desert Boot is an iconic shoe. Worn by college students and celebrities alike, these chukkas are one of the most ubiquitous designs in footware. 70 years ago in 1941, British sold

What I’ve Got: The Harvard One Ring

I must admit that I’m in love with my class ring. After receiving it at the ring ceremony during Junior Parents Weekend, I’ve been constantly admiring it. In my opinion it is much better than MIT beav

What I’ve Got: Amazon Echo

The Amazon Echo has become an indispensable part of my room. One to describe the Echo experience is seamless. Whenever there’s a gathering in the room, all I have to do is say “Hey Alexa!” from across

What I’ve Got: Mailchimp

Of the SaaS I use, Mailchimp is near and dear to my heart. It has allowed me to create and send beautiful emails, as well as track their performance. I use Mailchimp primarily for email marketing for

What I’ve Got: Google Home

The Google Home is a smart speaker that doubles as a personal assistant. A beautifully designed piece of hardware, (you can swap the base to match your decor), the Google Home gives the black and rel

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What I’ve Got: Minimalist Definition Posters

I’ve recently been looking into a lot of minimalist decor to deck out my dorm room, and I found this poster series that define everyday terms in hilarious ways. Sometimes, less really is more when it

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The Problem with Bath Soap

When you’re selecting a product to cleanse 90% of your body, it pays to make an informed decision. According to the Women’s Health Magazine, the population is split 50/50 between bar soap and body was

What I’ve Got: Shopify

Having built and managed several e-commerce websites in the past two years, Shopify has become the bread and butter of my life outside academics. In essence, Shopify is a platform that allows people w

What I’ve Got: iMac

As a die-hard pc user, I’ve been reluctant to try macs due to the switching costs. However, after HSA revamped the entire office and every computer was replaced by an iMac, I started to really appreci

What I’ve Got: HSA Statement Wall

From mid-March to mid-April, the HSA office at 67 Mt. Auburn St. underwent its first renovation in 20 years. For 4 weeks, all the managers were “quaded”, as we relocated to the SOCH as a temporary off

What I’ve Got: Apple Wireless Keyboard

Apple is known for creating products that are highly intuitive and user-centric, addressing the customer’s needs sometimes before they even realize those needs existed. The wireless keyboard is anoth

What I’ve Got: Scrub Daddy

Once a Shark tank sensation, Scrub Daddy has become a household staple in my family. It’s an example of a simple design that is ridiculously practical. The defining feature of the sponge is that it ca

Challenge 10: The Bar Handle

The Bar Handle makes using bar soap much easier. Bar soap is superior to body wash for a number of reasons, but many people do not use it due to the inconveniences. Bar soap slips out of people’s hand