Design history breathes anew. Saint Laurents ambitious revival of Charlotte Perriands rare furniture designs marks a watershed moment for design enthusiasts and collectors alike. Under Anthony Vaccarellos meticulous direction, the fashion house has painstakingly recreated four extraordinary pieces that previously existed only as prototypes, sketches, or in extremely limited numbers. These artifactsspanning from 1943 to 1967capture the innovative spirit of one of the 20th centurys most influential designers. The made-to-order collection will debut at Milans prestigious Salone del Mobile in April 2025.Designer: Saint LaurentWhy does this matter? Because Perriands work represents more than just furnitureit embodies a revolutionary approach to materials, form, and function that continues to shape contemporary design thinking. The exhibition honors the deep connection between Yves Saint Laurent himself and Perriands aesthetic vision, as the legendary couturier collected her pieces throughout his life.A Design Time Capsule UnlockedThe Saint Laurent Charlotte Perriand exhibition will transform Milans Padiglione Visconti into a sanctuary of modernist design from April 8 to 13, 2025. Each piece tells its own story, embodying a specific moment in Perriands evolving design language.What makes this exhibition particularly significant is the rarity of these designs. Some have been exhibited only a handful of times in recent decades. Others existed solely as concepts or miniature models, never before realized at full scale due to technical limitations of their era.Saint Laurents initiative bridges this historical gap by applying contemporary craftsmanship to Perriands visionary ideas. The meticulous recreation process involved extensive research, consultation with Perriands archives, and collaboration with skilled artisans.The Rio de Janeiro Bookcase: Functional ArtistryAmong the collections standouts is the Rio de Janeiro bookcase from 1962. Perriand created this masterpiece for her second husband, Jacques Martin, during his tenure with Air France in Brazil.This isnt merely storage furnitureits a study in material harmony constructed from solid rosewood with distinctive sliding doors of woven cane. The bookcase exemplifies Perriands talent for combining natural materials in sophisticated ways.What makes this piece particularly special is its original purpose. Perriand designed it specifically to display art alongside books, reflecting her holistic approach to living spaces where functionality and aesthetics exist in perfect balance.The original bookcase remains in a private collection, having been publicly exhibited only three times in the past quarter-century. Saint Laurents reproduction offers a rare opportunity to experience this design masterpiece firsthand.The Indochina Guest Armchair: Lost and FoundThe Indochina guest armchair from 1943 represents a significant act of design archaeology. Created during Perriands time in Vietnam, the original piece was lost to history.Working from an existing drawing, Saint Laurent meticulously reconstructed this early example of Perriands design sensibility. Its form and materials reflect both functional requirements and the aesthetic influences of its Southeast Asian origin.This recreation illuminates an often-overlooked period in Perriands career when she began incorporating non-Western influences into her modernist vocabularya cross-cultural approach that was revolutionary for European design of that era.The Mille-feuilles Table: Technical TriumphInnovation sometimes outpaces manufacturing capabilities. Such was the case with Perriands ambitious Mille-feuilles table from 1963, a design so complex that it existed only as a reduced-scale model during her lifetime. The concept called for ten layers of two different wood types arranged in concentric circlesa construction that technical limitations made impossible to produce at full scale.Each table produced features unique patterns formed during the manufacturing process, ensuring no two are identical. This organic variation within a structured form perfectly captures Perriands interest in the dialogue between precision and natural beauty.The tables nameMille-feuilles (thousand leaves)poetically describes its layered construction while evoking the famous French pastry, revealing Perriands ability to infuse technical innovation with cultural resonance.The Ambassadors Sofa: Diplomatic DesignScale creates presence. The Ambassadors Sofa from 1967 demonstrates this principle with breathtaking simplicity through its striking 23-foot-long curving base. Originally designed for the Japanese ambassadors residence in Paris, this minimalist masterpiece emerged when Toru Haguiwara enlisted architect Junz Sakakura to design his Parisian residence.Its clean lines and monumental proportions exemplify Perriands belief that furniture should respond to architectural contexts while maintaining its own bold aesthetic identity. The sofas sweeping curve creates a sense of movement within the static form, inviting both visual appreciation and practical use.This piece demonstrates Perriands talent for creating dramatic impact through restraint rather than embellishment. Its power lies in what was removed rather than what was added.Beyond the ExhibitionSaint Laurent extends the Perriand experience through complementary exhibitions in Paris, showcasing her photography and a special publication available during Milan Design Week. These supporting elements transform the exhibition from an object display to an immersive experience.By engaging with Perriands work, Saint Laurent positions itself within a broader cultural landscape that values creative achievement across traditional categories. The project demonstrates how visionary design transcends its historical moment, speaking to new generations while maintaining its essential character.What makes this project particularly significant is its commitment to functionality. These arent merely display pieces destined for static museum presentation. As limited-edition, made-to-order creations, they will enter contemporary living spacescontinuing Perriands legacy as designed objects meant for daily use.The exhibition arrives at a moment of renewed interest in mid-century design principles. Perriands emphasis on honest materials, functional beauty, and human-centered proportions resonates strongly with contemporary concerns about sustainability and purposeful consumption.Through this thoughtful revival, Saint Laurent has created more than an exhibitiontheyve crafted a conversation between eras, allowing Perriands innovative spirit to inspire contemporary creators while introducing her genius to new audiences.The post Reviving Design Legacy: Saint Laurent Resurrects Charlotte Perriands Visionary Furniture first appeared on Yanko Design.

Pocket knives have become essential companions for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday carry (EDC) fans alike. These versatile tools help us tackle everything from opening packages to emergency situations on hiking trails. But while most folding knives embrace a rugged, tactical aesthetic that screams seriousness, the Landeriimote from Knafs dares to be different by drawing inspiration from one of gamings most iconic controllers: the Nintendo Wii Remote, or Wiimote.The marriage between gaming nostalgia and practical cutting tools might seem unusual at first glance, but this limited-edition folding knife proves that functionality doesnt have to sacrifice personality. The Landeriimote transforms the familiar white controller design into a fully functional pocket knife that performs as well as it entertains. With its pristine white handle and playful details, this knife brings a refreshing twist to the typically stern world of EDC gear.Designer: Michael Reed for KnafsLooking at the Landeriimotes handle, gaming enthusiasts will immediately recognize the faithful recreation of Nintendos revolutionary controller. Every detail has been meticulously captured, from the directional pad and A button on the front to the B trigger on the underside. The designers even included the signature wrist strap that prevented countless televisions from meeting their demise during enthusiastic gaming sessions, now repurposed to keep your knife secure during outdoor adventures.Despite its playful appearance, the Landeriimote doesnt compromise on performance. Built on Knafs reliable Lander 2 platform, this special edition knife features premium S35VN blade steel that holds an edge through tough cutting tasks. The knife deploys smoothly with a satisfying action, proving that serious cutting capability can coexist with whimsical design elements. When closed, the blade disappears completely into the handle, maintaining the controller-inspired aesthetic.The Landeriimote represents a refreshing departure from the notion that outdoor and EDC gear must always project toughness and utility above all else. This limited-edition knife demonstrates that tools can express personality while still performing their intended functions admirably. For gamers who love the outdoors or knife enthusiasts with a playful side, this unique blade offers the perfect blend of nostalgia and practicality.What makes the Landeriimote truly special is how it bridges different worlds. The knife celebrates the revolutionary Wii controller that changed gaming by introducing motion controls to millions of players worldwide. Now that same innovative spirit lives on in a tool that accompanies adventures beyond the screen. Whether youre setting up camp, preparing food on a trail, or just handling everyday tasks, this knife brings a smile along with its cutting edge.The post Wiimote-inspired folding knives put a playful spin on an EDC staple first appeared on Yanko Design.

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MacworldI enjoy cooking, when I have the time (cleaning up, not so much). So when I heard about this new Food section coming to Apple News+ in iOS and iPadOS 18.4, I couldnt wait to try it out.Now that Ive kicked the tires a little bit, Im happy to report that I love it! Also, I hate it. Its a combination of fantastic design decisions and a highly usable interface together with a raft of missing features one should really expect from a cooking app. Apple is so close to having a fantastic feature for home cooksif it would only address a few obvious shortcomings.Meat and potatoesFor the most part, the Food section gets the core experience right. It starts by highlighting food article picks from Apple editors, which is to be expected from a section of the News app, but you have easy access to the recipe catalog and saved recipes.There are useful broad categories (vegetarian, < 30 minutes, dessert, etc.) and a search for recipe names. The recipes all come from notable publications like Epicurious, Bon Apptit, Serious Eats, and Taste of Home.Once a recipe is opened, the story behind the food can be accessed by clicking the Read the story link, mercifully leaving only the recipe front and center. Ingredients within the recipe directions are in bold, and you can tap on them for a little popup showing the amount. Times are highlighted linkstap them to set a timer for that amount of time, already labeled for the step youre on.The cooking mode view is easy to read from a distance.FoundryTheres a Cook button that takes you to a large-type interface that looks very much like the lyrics view in Apple Music. Its readable from a distance even when your iPhone/iPad is across the kitchen. One can imagine this as the cooking interface for the rumored HomePad device.So far, so good. So why do I think Im not going to actually use this great new service for cooking? Its missing a few important things.Half-bakedLets start with the biggest usability problem: Getting to the Food section. Rather than a standalone app, its part of the News app, which is unintuitive when youre thinking about a cooking companion. Theres no obvious Food section once you open itits not even in the News+ navigation tab. You have to go to Following, then tap the Food category (or Saved Recipes), which is given no hierarchical difference over other sections. Its not bold or larger or a button, its just an item in a list.Once there, its another tap to open the recipe catalog or one of your saved recipes, because Im not in the kitchen to read an article in the New Yorker about Ed Zitron eating stir-fried chicken prepared by robot chefs. That stuff should be left in the Today and News+ sections. There is a shortcut to the Food section by long pressing on the News app icon, but lets face it, hardly anyone uses those long-press app icon menus.I get that its the News app, but putting articles front-and-center and recipes in a menu feels backward.FoundryThe ingredient list is clear, but when you tap on one of them, it just greys out. What does that mean? Is that an indication that I have that ingredient ready? That I dont have it? There should be more claritycheckmarks and the like. I use the excellent shopping list in Reminders to manage my grocery list, and it feels weird that I cant add an ingredient, or a whole recipe of them, to my shopping list from here.Searching is inconsistent too. A search for bread crumbs, for example, finds recipes with bread crumbs in the title but not all recipes that use bread crumbs as an ingredient. And Siri doesnt know about any of this. It wont open a recipe by name, wont open types of recipes by category, and wont even jump to the Food section at all. Add it to the long list of ways Siri is awful.You also cant adjust proportions. Recipes have a yield label showing how many servings it produces, but the ability to tap that and adjust it, and have the ingredients adjust accordingly, is a table-stakes feature of cooking apps.Finally, theres no way to print a recipe, save it as a PDF, or any other way to get it out of the app. Sharing appears to be limited to sending links. Its understandable that a paywalled digital feature would limit easy digital sharing, but a lot of cooks like to use hard copies in the kitchen, for scribbling notes or just to touch without fear of gumming up their gadgets. Plus recipes arent original or exclusive and can easily be found online.Low-hanging fruitThe new Food feature in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 has a lot going for it. The recipe selection is a little limited right now (there are only 13 vegan recipes and one is limeade), but that will simply grow naturally over time.You can jump to the Food section from the long-press menu, but there should be a more obvious and easy way.FoundryApple seems to have put a lot of thought into making recipes easy to follow while in the kitchen, but there are enough friction points elsewhere that I dont think Ill end up using it much. Just these five simple changes Apple could make to the Food experience in a coming release or iOS 19) would improve the experience.Make it easier to get to with a one-tap, top-level navigation option in the News app.Add support for macOS. Sometimes I have my laptop in the kitchen, which can hold its screen up without a stand!Let us change the number of servings to adjust the ingredients.Add nutritional info or at least calorie content.Let us add ingredients directly to our shopping list in Reminders.I can think of a dozen other ways Apple could improve the experience, most of which would probably be better suited to pulling this Food stuff out of the News app. Videos for some recipe steps, for example.But even stuffed ingloriously into the back corner of the News app, the new Food experience is an almost-great new feature that falls just short of being truly useful. It would only take a few changes to get it there.

US Department of Government Efficiency tech advisor Edward Coristine previously ran a small infrastructure provider that offered services to a cybercriminal group, it has been alleged.While in high school in 2022 the then-16-year-old DOGE senior advisor ran a company called DiamondCDN that supported a website used by a cybercriminal group named EGodly, Reuters reported Wednesday.The connection between DiamondCDN and EGodly was established through digital records preserved by threat intelligence company DomainTools and online cybersecurity tool Any.Run, the Reuters report said.Its not clear that Coristine was aware of EGodlys activity but in early 2023 the group thanked the company on Telegram for helping to keep its dataleak.fun website up and running:We extend our gratitude to our valued partners DiamondCDN for generously providing us with their amazing DDoS protection and caching systems, which allow us to securely host and safeguard our website, read the message.Records seen by Reuters show this support ran from October 2022 to June 2023 and that users attempting to reach the dataleak.fun site would first have to pass a DiamondCDN anti-bot security check.Breaking into law enforcement accountsCrimes EGodly boasted it had carried out include cryptocurrency theft, phone number hijacking, and breaking into law enforcement email accounts, Reuters said. The group also circulated personal details of an FBI agent it believed was investigating it, and engaged in swatting, the practice of calling armed police to a targets house on false pretenses as a form of intimidation.This is not the first time Coristines past has been questioned. In February Bloomberg reported that he was fired in 2022 by cybersecurity company Path Network for allegedly leaking proprietary information. Separately, it has been reported that Coristine was associated with a Telegram/Discord cybercriminal social network called The Com.However, for now, the allegations against him are just that allegations. He has not commented on any of them.None of this would hold wider significance if Coristine, now 19 years old, wasnt one of DOGEs super-nerds. His celebrity has also been bolstered by DOGE booster Elon Musk himself, who in February tweeted on X that Big Balls is awesome, a reference to his vulgar nickname in high school.Meanwhile, Coristine has access as part of his job to some of the most confidential servers in the US government, including ones that normally require a high level of security clearance.Its a reminder that every job candidate should be carefully vetted, said cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley.When you hire someone for a job, youre wise to take a look at what theyve done in the past. It gives you an idea of both their achievements, as well as, potentially, anything they might have got up to which would help shine light on their judgement, their ethics, and how they might perform in the role, Cluley said by email.

Google is beating the drum for Gemini 2.5, a new AI model that reportedly offers better performance than similar reasoning models from competitors such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Deepseek. Google calls it its most intelligent AI model yet.According to a post on The Keyword blog, Gemini 2.5 can, among other things, analyze information, draw logical conclusions, take context into account, and make informed decisions. It can also interpret text, audio, images, video and code, which means it can be used to create apps and games, for example.In the video below, a game is being created from a simple text prompt.Gemini 2.5 can be tested using the Google AI Studio. The AI model is also available through the Gemini Advanced subscription service.

Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 mini, the last of its pint-sized smartphones, in September 2023 and we're not going to see another any time soon.Image generated with Image Creator from Microsoft DesignerThe iPhone mini was first introduced in 2020 as a smaller-sized version of the base-model iPhone 12. Unfortunately for fans, it only lasted one generation longer.The iPhone 13 mini made its debut in 2021, but would not see a direct successor in the iPhone 14 lineup. Since then, many Apple users have bemoaned the diminutive iPhone's absence, especially now that we've gone three generations without it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums