Technology helps you have what you need with you at all times. Computer, phone, iPod, keys, wallet, e-book? By now, all of these items can fit in a small bag (or maybe even a pocket of some XL pants).

Wires and “workstations” are outdated; we know that electronics don’t need to be stationed at your desk, locked in a maze of wires. They’re tools to be kept in your pocket or your handbag, whether your goal is to answer an email, or read a 1,000 page book.

Computers might be taking over the world, but all anyone seems to want to design nowadays is stuff that would look right at home in Bedrock. Primitivism has returned, from stone shelves and rabbit sculptures to punching bags shaped like beef carcasses. Post Fossil, an exhibit at Issey Mikaye's 21_21 Design Sight space in Tokyo, compiles 190 objects from 71 designers who are looking waaaaaaaaaay back to plow a path into the future. We've got the scoop (and the artifacts) here.

Computers might be taking over the world, but all anyone seems to want to design nowadays is stuff that would look right at home in Bedrock. Primitivism has returned, from stone shelves and rabbit sculptures to punching bags shaped like beef carcasses.

Ever since the 70s, when Alexander Calder debuted BMW’s first art car, the car as canvas has been embraced by cool-hunting auto manufacturers. The Milan Furniture Fair has increasingly become the place to view these editions. Here is a quick look at this year’s offerings.

An exhibition of concept products intended to sell the brand to a hyper-cool audience of design snobs.