Cultural Neutrality is Dead: Why Pratap Bose Says Cultural Intelligence is the Future of Design

Cultural Neutrality is Dead: Why Pratap Bose Says Cultural Intelligence is the Future of Design

Yanko Design’s new podcast, “Design Mindset,” is quickly making waves across the creative world. Now in its sixth episode, the show is carving out a space for conversations that go beyond the surface, tapping into the ethos, mindset, and lived experiences of the world’s leading designers. Each episode, which premieres every Friday, explores how design…

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Robert Brunner on Prototyping Your Life, Leaving Apple, and Forging Beats by Dre

Robert Brunner on Prototyping Your Life, Leaving Apple, and Forging Beats by Dre

Yanko Design’s latest foray into storytelling and design thinking arrives in the form of the new podcast series, Design Mindset, premiering every Friday. This series is dedicated to exploring the journeys, philosophies, and creative risks behind the world’s most influential designers and innovators. Each week, listeners are invited to peel back the curtain on the…

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Insta360 X5 Dominates 360-Camera Market as DJI Osmo360 Arrives Nine Years Too Late with Borrowed Features

Insta360 X5 Dominates 360-Camera Market as DJI Osmo360 Arrives Nine Years Too Late with Borrowed Features

DJI announced the Osmo360 on July 31, 2025, nine years after Insta360 launched the first consumer 360-degree camera in 2016. During those nine years, Insta360 solved fundamental 360-degree capture challenges while established manufacturers focused on proven market segments. DJI’s entry applies conventional imaging principles to an established format rather than developing breakthrough solutions for 360-degree…

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“Not Designing Products, We’re Designing Relationships”: Inside Electrolux’s Human-Centric AI Revolution

“Not Designing Products, We’re Designing Relationships”: Inside Electrolux’s Human-Centric AI Revolution

A new chapter is beginning at Yanko Design, and it comes with a fresh voice. Every Friday, the Design Mindset podcast invites listeners into a world where design isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about grappling with the profound shifts technology brings to our daily lives. Hosted by Radhika Seth, the show peels back…

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Blueair Blue Signature™ Air Purifier Review: Premium Design Meets Clean Air

Blueair Blue Signature™ Air Purifier Review: Premium Design Meets Clean Air

PROS: Dual functionality as a side table or piece of furniture Minimalist aesthetic is a perfect fit for modern homes Multi-stage air cleaning process and effective odor removal Impressive room coverage and whisper-quiet operation CONS: Premium pricing, including filter replacements and accessories Substantial footprint for small rooms RATINGS: AESTHETICS ERGONOMICS PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABILITY / REPAIRABILITY VALUE…

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