Author: Kim

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Jan 29, 2020

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Spanning the city, from window displays to large-scale installations, seeing what was on view during Toronto’s design week meant braving the cold and trudging through a blizzard. In its 10th year, DesignTO has become an established annual fixture with a lot of support from the local community. Cafes, hotels, and local shops opened up to...

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Jan 29, 2020

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Faye Toogood and her sister Erica have created a multi-disciplinary design studio that translates their personal passions and experiences into craft-focused products. “Because I didn’t train in design, there are no rules,” Faye Toogood, the founding creative force behind Toogood designs, told The Journal. Liberated from the rigidity of tradition, Faye has developed a soaring multidisciplinary...

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Dec 26, 2019

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As electric vehicles begin to populate the world’s roads, an outdated refueling and highway system struggles to keep up with demand. Despite what you may have observed during your morning commute, energy and fuel-efficient cars have never been more popular. There are currently 1 million EVs on the road, with hybrid and full-electric cars anticipated to account for 14%...

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Dec 26, 2019

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At this year’s Design Miami fair, exhibitors dipped their toes into the curatorial theme of water and consequently made a splash about sustainability. Miami Beach is a city in peril. Commonly placed near the top of lists that describe urban areas vulnerable to rising sea levels, the low-lying coastal region’s regular flooding brings the existential...

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Nov 29, 2019

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  An estimated one-third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste, according to the Food and Agriculture Association (FAO) of the United Nations, with higher-income countries contributing the most. In addition to the social and economic implications of food waste, there is also a significant environmental impact. When we waste food, we also waste the...

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Nov 29, 2019

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        Whether or not you realize it, chances are you've recently had a conversation with a robot. Maybe it was apparent – Alexa giving the morning weather report or Siri helping with a shopping list – but perhaps it was more subtle, a suspiciously monotone customer service representative or an eerily predictive text message. Since Apple’s...

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Oct 29, 2019

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We may think of water, oil, even “human ingenuity” as our greatest natural resource. But what if it’s actually sleep? Necessary for maintaining cognitive health, regulating metabolism, and bolstering our immune system against chronic disease, sleep is imperative to human happiness and productivity. Yet, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Oct 29, 2019

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Many urbanites are increasingly conscious of their electricity sources and usage, but due to their living situations, aren’t able to do much about it. It’s near impossible to convince a landlord to install solar panels on the roof of an apartment building, thanks to high cost implications and permit complications. “Solar for apartments and people in...

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Sep 24, 2019

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A hands-free breast pump. A home in the depths of a former quarry. A swimwear line for all body shapes. These and 73 more projects are shortlisted for this year’s Beazley Design of the Year 2019 award, organized by London’s Design Museum. Innovative and impactful projects from the fields of Architecture, Graphic, Fashion, Digital, Transport and...

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Sep 24, 2019

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In line for coffee, riding the subway, or sitting in a doctor's waiting room, people have their phones out in a trance – focused on the flashing gems of Candy Crush, or speeding around the tree lined tracks of a racing game. Mobile games are just one thriving tenet of the video game industry, which...