Everyday objects feel neutral because time has sanded down their edges, not because their beginnings were harmless. Many were ...

We rarely stop to consider where our favorite household items came from, assuming they were simply invented for our ...

It comes as no surprise that most things wear down over time. But do we ever really pay attention to how the objects in our ...

We're surrounded by design genius every day, yet most of us barely notice it. That humble paperclip holding your documents together? It's a marvel of engineering. The espresso cup cradling your ...

Watch as we bring your imagination to life by building four oversized, functional versions of everyday objects. From crafting ...

They are ceremonial and everyday objects from Pacific islands that few Americans have visited, if they have even heard of them. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia: Islands spread across ...

A new design exhibition in the Hungarian city of Pécs featuring the work of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Salvador Dali among ...

Artist Hugh Hayden transforms everyday objects, from schoolhouse desks to basketball hoops to cast-iron cookware, into something surreal. An exhibition at the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University ...

We all know that germs are everywhere, but did you know that some of the items you use every day might be hiding more germs than you think? These objects can be a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses ...