Design: Interesting Stories from Wired Magazine

Here is the latest Design News from Wired Magazine.

‘Wifi Whisperer’ Siphons Your Data in the Creepiest Way Possible

WiFi Whisperer calls attention to the data leaking from your phone by displaying it on screen and whispering it back to you in an eerie voice. The post ‘Wifi Whisperer’ Siphons Your Data in the Creepiest Way Possible appeared first on WIRED.

The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in Venice

Including the evolution of the auto factory—seen through Microsoft’s HoloLens The post The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in Venice appeared first on WIRED.

The Plan to Save the Louvre’s Art From Floods: Pumps, Dams, and Evacuation

A 2012 memo lays out the enormity and difficulty of the threat of a major flood—and the plan to deal with it. The post The Plan to Save the Louvre’s Art From Floods: Pumps, Dams, and Evacuation appeared first on WIRED.

Awww Yiss: Nike Mashed Up the Air Jordan V with Soccer Cleats

The new cleats were designed for Brazilian soccer phenom Neymar Jr., and borrow several design elements from the iconic Jordans—including the Jumpman logo. The post Awww Yiss: Nike Mashed Up the Air Jordan V with Soccer Cleats appeared first on WIRED.

Fascinating App Shows You How Misleading Maps Can Be

It’s a simple tool, but it’s wildly effective at granting a new perspective on the size and shape of the world’s various land masses. The post Fascinating App Shows You How Misleading Maps Can Be appeared first on WIRED.

This 24-Hour Clock Will Help You Slow Down

Today is a clock that tells time in 24-hour intervals. The post This 24-Hour Clock Will Help You Slow Down appeared first on WIRED.

A Clever Canopy Brings Solar Power to Brooklyn at Long Last

This new solar canopy design was made for Brooklyn’s brownstones. The post A Clever Canopy Brings Solar Power to Brooklyn at Long Last appeared first on WIRED.

‘Unusual’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe This Exhibition

Progressland is all about “the genesis of exploration and the human desire to look beyond what we know.” The post ‘Unusual’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe This Exhibitionappeared first on WIRED.

This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers

Selle Royal’s modular Ta+Too bike seat comes apart, to discourage would be thieves. The post This Modular Bike Seat Comes Apart to Deter Saddle-Stealers appeared first onWIRED.

Terrapattern is Like a Search Engine for Satellite Imagery

Artists have created a tool that helps you uncover patterns found in satellite images The post Terrapattern is Like a Search Engine for Satellite Imagery appeared first on WIRED.

Clever Flat Furniture Folds Into Place Like a Pop-Up Book

Even in its flatpack form, this furniture uses perspective to convey the height, width, and depth of its “assembled” shape. The post Clever Flat Furniture Folds Into Place Like a Pop-Up Book appeared first on WIRED.

Hopscotch Teaches Kids to Code Without That Pesky Command Line

Hopscotch, the maker of the popular coding app for iPad, is now helping kids code on the iPhone. The post Hopscotch Teaches Kids to Code Without That Pesky Command Lineappeared first on WIRED.

How on Earth Could a Juicer Cost $700? Because Yves Béhar

The goal, Béhar says, is to create a device that makes juicing so simple, it becomes part of your daily routine. The post How on Earth Could a Juicer Cost $700? Because Yves Béhar appeared first on WIRED.

MIT’s New Shapeshifting Interface Can Mimic The Behavior of Water

The MIT Media Lab built a shape-shifting display that can mimic material properties like flexibility, elasticity, and viscosity. The post MIT’s New Shapeshifting Interface Can Mimic The Behavior of Water appeared first on WIRED.

Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing

Two artists built a robot that sorts stones and it’s totally spellbinding. The post Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing appeared first on WIRED.

Playboy Wouldn’t Be Playboy Without Groovy Bachelor Pads

“Playboy Architecture, 1953—1979″ is a new exhibit that’s up at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Chicago. The post Playboy Wouldn’t Be Playboy Without Groovy Bachelor Padsappeared first on WIRED.

How Design Is Shaping the Future at Tech Giants Like Facebook

We asked seven leaders at some of the biggest companies how design impacts their business—here’s what they had to say. The post How Design Is Shaping the Future at Tech Giants Like Facebook appeared first on WIRED.

Ikea’s Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It’ll Get

The Krydda/Växer line lets you plant herbs, lettuce, bok choy, and chard in your kitchen. The post Ikea’s Clever Kit Makes Indoor Farming as Easy as It’ll Get appeared first onWIRED.

Google’s New Chatbot Won’t Shut Up—And That’s a Good Thing

Google’s new chatbot, Google search assistant, helps you discover how you might talk to the virtual assistant as it rolls out to the rest of Google. The post Google’s New Chatbot Won’t Shut Up—And That’s a Good Thing appeared first on WIRED.

Apple’s New SF Store Showcases Jony Ive’s Design Vision

The new store is a combination of the work of architecture firm Foster and Partners with Ive’s signature aesthetic—hello, more glass and steel. The post Apple’s New SF Store Showcases Jony Ive’s Design Vision appeared first on WIRED.

Our Favorite Design Upgrades Coming to Android N, From Emoji to VR

Android N comes packed with more than 250 new features. Here are the ones we’re most looking forward to. The post Our Favorite Design Upgrades Coming to Android N, From Emoji to VR appeared first on WIRED.

Meet the Garden Designer Who Transformed Rio de Janeiro

Meet Roberto Burle Marx: the designer-painter-architect-gardener-sculptor who shaped Rio de Janeiro. The post Meet the Garden Designer Who Transformed Rio de Janeiroappeared first on WIRED.

Inside the Sound Lab That Uses VR to Build Immersive Spaces

Arup’s SoundLab is revolutionizing sound-friendly building design; and maybe VR in general. The post Inside the Sound Lab That Uses VR to Build Immersive Spaces appeared first on WIRED.

Always Moving? This Modular Furniture Is Easy to Take Apart

The ability to deconstruct furniture is often as important as building it in the first place. The post Always Moving? This Modular Furniture Is Easy to Take Apart appeared first onWIRED.

This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar

A sand dollar might be an unlikely source of architectural inspiration, but it’s actually a smart idea. The post This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar appeared first on WIRED.

SkinTrack Turns Your Arm Into a Touchpad. Here’s How It Works

New research from Carnegie Mellon shows how you can use your skin as an extension of your smartwatch screen. The post SkinTrack Turns Your Arm Into a Touchpad. Here’s How It Works appeared first on WIRED.

You Know What’s Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading

Two artists turned high-frequency data trading into art. The post You Know What’s Nice on the Eyes? High-Frequency Stock Trading appeared first on WIRED.

Your Instagram App Just Got a Big Makeover

Instagram gave its icon and interface a much-needed refresh. The post Your Instagram App Just Got a Big Makeover appeared first on WIRED.

Inside the Workshop Where Lego Geniuses Build Masterpieces

The 3-D modeling software at Legoland’s Model Shop lets Master Builders scrutinize intricate Lego constructions layer-by-layer, brick-by-brick. The post Inside the Workshop Where Lego Geniuses Build Masterpieces appeared first on WIRED.

This Hackable Wearable Is for Kids Who Don’t Mess Around

The Mover is the newest product from Technology Will Save Us. The post This Hackable Wearable Is for Kids Who Don’t Mess Around appeared first on WIRED.

Inside the Workshop Where Lego Geniuses Build Masterpieces

The Mind-Boggling Challenge of Designing 120-Sided Dice

A 120-sided dice is not an original idea, says mathematician Henry Segerman. “We were just the people crazy enough to actually do it.” The post The Mind-Boggling Challenge of Designing 120-Sided Dice appeared first on WIRED.

What Polaroid? The I-1 Is an Instant Camera Designed for 2016

Impossible Project’s new I-1 instant camera is boxy yet sleek, like a modern descendant of the Land Camera, Polaroid’s first camera from 1948. The post What Polaroid? The I-1 Is an Instant Camera Designed for 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

The Happy Film: Famed Designer Stefan Sagmeister’s Wild, Unsettling Pursuit of Bliss

The Happy Film, a movie by acclaimed graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, is equal parts reality show and experimental art piece. The post The Happy Film: Famed Designer Stefan Sagmeister’s Wild, Unsettling Pursuit of Bliss appeared first on WIRED.

Absurdly Cute Accessory Turns Your iPhone’s Light Into a Lamp

Italian designer Nazzareno Ruspolini created a series of lamps that clamp onto your phone. It’s called the Ibat-Jour, and it’s freakin’ adorable. The post Absurdly Cute Accessory Turns Your iPhone’s Light Into a Lamp appeared first on WIRED.

Haunting Long-Exposure Photos of Your Favorite Movies

Jason Shulman calls his images a “subtle translation” and “photographic gestalt” of famous films. The post Haunting Long-Exposure Photos of Your Favorite Movies appeared first on WIRED.

The Bloody History of War, Illustrated by Design Legend Seymour Chwast

Push Pin Studios legend is illustrating a book about the 5,000-year history of warfare. The post The Bloody History of War, Illustrated by Design Legend Seymour Chwast appeared first on WIRED.