Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 battle pass skins are all themed around Marvel.Headliners include Gwenpool, Emma Frost, Mysterio, superhero-themed takes of Fortnite favorites Peely and Jonesy, and tier 100 skin Shuri.Also joining the roster at a later date is Doctor Doom, timed nicely with the recent announcement of the characters upcoming appearance in the MCU. Similar to Metal Gear Solids Solid Snake, The Witchers Geralt, and Indiana Jones from previous seasons, this will be available mid-season, and will require its own set of challenges to unlock.Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 skins list: How many skins are in the battle pass?There are seven battle pass skins available on day one each with multiple styles as well as an eighth skin coming mid-season.The complete Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 skins list is as follows, in the order they unlock:GwenpoolWar MachinePeelverineEmma FrostCaptain JonesMysterioShuriDoctor Doom (available mid-season)To get the above skins, you must first purchase the battle pass, earn XP to unlock levels, and progress to their respective tiers before the season ends.What follows is a closer look at each skin, as well as any unlockable styles available through further battle pass unlocks or quest rewards.Gwenpool skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 1, automatically unlocked for battle pass holders:Unlockable style: Gwendolyn Poole (reach level 8):A third unlockable style is likely to be revealed later in the season (around Sept. 5).War Machine skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 3, requires reaching level 14:Unlockable style: Iron Patriot (reach level 20):A third unlockable style is likely to be revealed later in the season (around Sept. 5).Peelverine skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 5, requires reaching level 26:Unlockable style: X-Force Peelverine (reach level 32):Unlockable style: Classic Peelverine (available in Bonus Rewards after completing battle pass):Emma Frost skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 7, requires reaching level 38:Unlockable style: Organic Diamond Frost (reach level 46):Unlockable style: Black Queen (bonus after completing battle pass):Captain Jones skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 9, requires reaching level 54:Unlockable style: Stealth Captain Jones (reach level 62):A third unlockable style is likely to be revealed later in the season (around Sept. 5).Mysterio skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 11, requires reaching level 70:Unlockable style: Supernatural Mysterio (reach level 78):Illusory Mysterio (bonus after completing battle pass):Shuri skin and unlockable stylesFound on Page 13, Shuri requires reaching level 86:Unlockable style via the Take the Mantle emote (reach level 94):Unlockable style: Wakanda Royal Shuri (bonus reward after completing battle pass):As well as all the above, a reminder there is also mid-season skin Doctor Doom. Though this requires a battle pass purchase, it will be unlocked with its own specific set of challenges released at a later date, and not through leveling the battle pass as per the skins above.Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 battle pass skin Lego stylesAlong with the above battle royale mode skins, all Chapter 5 Season 4 battle pass skins have a Lego Fortnite variant, which you can view in the gallery below:Best of luck getting the skins you want before the season ends!

The orchestration of a memorable dining experience extends far beyond the plate. Restaurants place as much emphasis on the presentation of their food as they would the space. In many cases, a thoughtfully conceived interior often serves itself as a silent backdrop, its design subtly enhancing the culinary narrative without overshadowing it. Some cuisines demand a hushed, contemplative setting, while others thrive in an atmosphere of vibrant energy. It is this delicate balance between culinary offering and architectural ambiance that Future Simple Studio sought to achieve in their reimagining of Sushibox, a celebrated sushi establishment in Quebec City.Led by chef Patrick Landry, Sushibox is known for its dedication to Japanese traditions, using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Future Simple Studios redesign aimed to enhance the dining experience by blending strong architectural lines with natural textures and a muted color palette. The result is a space that balances a brutalist aesthetic with a serene ambiance. Upon entering the restaurant, guests pass through a fluted glass vestibule into an interior anchored by a long concrete counter, handcrafted by artist Zian Miscioscia, in collaboration with Future Simple Studio. This counter, which intersects a large circular opening leading to the dining area, serves as a minimalist focal point.Thomas Casault, owner of Sushibox, goes onto say: We firmly believe that ambiance and aesthetics are essential to creating a remarkable culinary experience. With their redesign, Future Simple Studio merged functionality with artistic brilliance in an awe-inspiring way. They understood the essence of our mission of creating an environment that transcends boundaries and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who steps through our doors.The dining area, accessed through the circular opening and down a few steps, offers a more intimate atmosphere. The bar counter features individual lava stone pendants designed by David Pompa at each seat. A display of 16 recessed concrete squares showcases the restaurants sake and Japanese whiskey selections. Behind the bar, an open kitchen boasts a custom stainless counter complemented by white oak shelving. Frosted panels provide soft illumination for the production space. The dining area features black-top tables juxtaposed against large, bespoke planters by Edith Sevigny-Martel, introducing a natural element to the space. Motorized sheer panels offer flexible privacy options while allowing natural light to filter through.To learn more about Future Simple Studio, head to futuresimple.studio.Photography by Flix Michaud.

On design challenges, best-practices, andprocess.For centuries, maps have helped us better understand our physical world. While static maps provide a snapshot of our surroundings, digital maps have revolutionized how we interact with them from planning entire cities, finding a dinner reservation, or ordering a carhome.For product designers, creating these experiences presents challenges that are seldom faced in traditional interfaces. In this article, Ill discuss mapping UX heuristics, how I creatively leverage data, and apply these concepts to an urban techissue.Maps areDynamicTo fully understand a maps complexity, one should think of it as a collection of responsive features:A maps foundation starts with its base map, which includes contextual signifiers such as roads, building footprints, and topography.On top of this are data layers, which are used to visualize any data that is linked to coordinatesthis could be points, paths, boundaries, or heatmaps.At the highest level are interactive overlays, such as map pins, tooltips, or annotations, which are used to facilitate user actions or clarify information.An example of a digital map and itspartsWhen exploring a digital map, users continuously pan, zoom, and rotate to alter its viewport, scale, and orientation. As they do so, the map and all of its features must adapt to ensure its information remains legible and relevant to theuser.Maps are Data-DrivenDigital maps can behave in a dynamic fashion because they are powered by data. When we use a map, data is both informing and responding to our actions to help us contextualize digitalspace.When I zoom in on a coffee shop, Ill want to see the name of the road its on and the nearest subway station. To see the name of the neighborhood its in, Ill zoom back out. In general, the zoom level I use will vary if Im searching for dinner in Manhattan or a gas station on an Arizona highwayand so will the information I expect tosee.As designers, the more we understand the dependencies between the underlying data and what is displayed to the user, the better user experience we can craft forthem.While tools like Figma have impressive capabilities, they still dont accommodate the design needs of map-centric or data-heavy interfaces. Prototyping with code gives the designer more autonomy where design tools fall short. Development, therefore, does not have to wait until the design is complete, but can be part of the creative and iterative process.Case study: vacant lots in St.LouisI gave myself the challenge of visualizing lot vacancy in St. Louis, a place I lived for four years while in undergrad. Building off my urban design coursework, I decided to explore how a digital mapping app could address some of the citys painpoints.The St. Louis Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) is a city-level government agency responsible for managing and repurposing abandoned properties. Lots without buildings on them are the most difficult for the LRA to upkeepthey make up over 90% of vacancies, have high maintenance costs due to vegetation growth, and are less likely to be acquired by individual homeowners.Current vacant property re-ownership process in St.LouisA major hindrance behind lot re-ownership isnt knowing what lots are vacant but what to do with those lots to ensure they will be valued and used by the community.Existing tools only work on desktop devices, are fairly technical, and facilitate lot ownership through the perspective of homeownership. While they do a great job of promoting awareness, the LRA needs a better mechanism to gather feedback from the local community and target parcels that are the most difficult for them to maintain.St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative MapCommunity engagement and co-design workshops are often in-person, resource-intensive, and directed towards a singular site. A mobile-first application would still encourage on-the-ground engagement but facilitate a wider reach and easier data collection.Design ConsiderationsBefore diving into a prototype, its important to frame what questions or hypotheses the prototype willtest.A controversial design convention Ive noticed in mapping interfaces is allowing users to interact directly with data layers. While this might cause few issues on desktop computers, applying the same logic to mobile devices raises several accessibility concerns.Polygon shapefiles, like those representing vacant lot parcels, often vary significantly in size. When users interact with them, they bias larger, easier-to-click features. Additionally, these features touch target sizes grow and shrink as the user zooms in and out on themap.This issue is further compounded on mobile devices, where smaller screens and touch-based interactions make it even more challenging to ensure consistent and reliableresults.Using map pins creates consistency as the mapchangesA solution to this, which we see on Google Maps and Instagram, is to have users interact with map pins on top of the data. These pins set better accessibility and data neutrality standards as they remain consistent regardless of feature size or zoomlevel.Even with this approach, several questions remain:How large should the pin sizebe?How should the parcel data look underneath it?How many pins should be shown on the map if theres too muchdata?What pins/parcels get prioritized in theprocess?Prototyping withDataBefore building my prototype, I found parcel data from the St. Louis Open Data Portal and simplified it in QGIS. I made sure to include the land_area and vegetation_coverage properties, as parcels with more open land are more expensive for the LRA to maintain. Additionally, I ran a simple spatial operation to extract centroid coordinates so I could add map pins directly on top of theparcels.{ "type":"FeatureCollection", "features": [ { "type":"Feature", "geometry":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[],[],[],[]]}, "properties":{ "vacant_parcel":TRUE/FALSE, "vegetation_coverage":TRUE/FALSE, "land_area":##, "centroid_xcoord":##, "centroid_ycoord":##, } } }, ... ]}I developed my prototype primarily using JavaScript, leveraging Mapbox GL JS for the base map, Deck.gl to render data layers, and some vanilla code to handle all other controlwidgets.Given the large number of vacant lots in my dataset, my main focus was on information hierarchy and legibility. Large parcels with vegetation coverage should have greater visibility, as these parcels are more critical for the LRA to repurpose.Sliders allowed me to adjust my layer properties and observe how they rendered in real-time. If collaborating with engineers, this would help inform the style parameters or responsive logic needed in theircode.Built prototype used to test design parametersEnsuring that the prototype could be used and modified on a mobile device was crucial. This approach allowed me to verify that the scale, interactions, information density, and hierarchy all felt intuitive and comfortable on a smallerscreen.Prototype when used on a mobiledeviceReflecting onProcessThe challenges faced while designing map-centric experiences reinforce learnings that are applicable to any product designprocess:As technology evolves, so will design standards.Digital mapping is just one example of how user interfaces have expanded into new territories. Other spatially immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality introduce entirely new interaction patterns, conventions, and challenges. When learning design standards, focus on understanding the whythis knowledge will remain relevant as technology continues toevolve.Designers control their tools, not the other wayaround.Like artists, designers should employ different tools tailored to specific tasks. Relying on a single piece of software for all our needs can limit our creative potential and autonomy. When working with data and dynamic content, prototyping through code might be the most effective approach. While having a variety of tools at your disposal is valuable, knowing when to stop using one for another is just as important.Product design isnt a template.Product design is a relatively new field, with even its name emerging only a few years ago. While core methodologies are in place, designers from diverse backgrounds are constantly redefining our processes and value. If youre anything like me, you entered this field because you love creating, iterating, and learning. Dont feel constrained by what you think or are told product design shouldbe.Designing with maps and data: visualizing vacancy in St. Louis was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

As the summer wanes, you might find yourself buying as much fruit as possible while simultaneously trying to get rid of your surplus fruit. Its a fruit paradox, and I, too, suffer from it. Ive found myself relying on classic fruit bakes, and getting creative with some other favorites to use up my less-than-perky berries and stone fruit. It turns out, baking a small batch of mini fruit galettes is the best thing to make when you have an awkward amount of aging berries on your hands.What is a galette?Galettes are like pies but without a pie dish. They include the typical elements of a fruit piefruit filling and a pie crustbut theyre flat, open-faced, and kind of free-form. The allure of a galette is that its less fussy than a pie. The primary reason I make mini galettes in late summer is because, like a pie, large galettes still require a heap of fruittwo to four cupsand mini galettes dont. You can make a batch of mini galettes with that random half-eaten pint of puckering blueberries or a single peach. And if you keep store bought pie crust in the fridge, well, its that much easier.How to make mini galettes1. Prepare your pie crustThaw and unroll a sheet of store bought crust. Use a large biscuit cutter, a mason jar lid, or just use a paring knife to cut circles out of the dough. Remember, galettes are rustic so if youre doing it with a knife, its alright if the circle is wonky. Make the circles about three to four inches in diameter. My local ShopRite had a box of these Pillsbury mini pie crusts, so I tried them. Theyre no revelation, but they perforate seven little hexagons into the dough that you can cut out. You can make three circles or 12 depending on how much fruit youre trying to get rid of. Put any leftover pie crust back in the fridge or freezer.2. Egg wash the edgesPlace the pastry rounds on a parchment paper lined baking pan. Since galettes dont have a pie dish holding the crust in position, you have to use egg wash. Egg wash will help to seal the crust and give the galettes a lovely golden color. I mix one egg yolk with a teaspoon-ish of water. Brush this mixture along the outer edge of each crust circle.3. Waterproof the bottomsSummer berries release quite a bit of juice when they bake. Normally for a fruit pie we would cook the pie filling and thicken it on the stovetop to prevent a watery filling and soggy crust. But since these baby galettes use barely any fruit, that step would be overkill. Instead, give the crust a waterproof dusting of cornstarch and sugar. This protective starch layer will absorb the released fruit juices and gelatinize in the heat of the oven to create a sweet, thick syrup. I admit, the measurement is a bit of a gamble because you never know how juicy a particular fruit will be, but usually a thin layer of this mixture is enough to keep the crust from sogging-out. Mix two teaspoons of cornstarch with three teaspoons of sugar. Spread about a half-teaspoon in the center of each pastry round. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann 4. Fill the galettesNow you can simply place the berries or cut fruit chunks onto the crust. Id say about a tablespoon or so in the center is a good place to start. If Im only using berries, Ill toss them with a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl before adding them to the pie crust. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Leave an outer half-inch of pastry available and begin pleating the pastry edge by folding and pinching. The egg wash will act like glue to keep the pleats crimped. Pleat the crust all the way around and repeat this with the other galettes. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann 5. BakeEgg wash the outside of the pastry dough, and sprinkle it lightly with sugar. Bake the galettes in a 400F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fruit juices are bubbling and the pastry is well-browned.Currently, all of my aging summer fruit is undergoing the mini galette stage of life. They make for great breakfasts with a cup of coffee, charming mid-morning snacks, and perfectly petite desserts with a scoop of ice cream. I find no fault with these personal summer fruit pies. I particularly enjoy walking around my apartment while snacking on one of these and pondering how hot it is outside. Best to play it safe, stay inside, and eat more mini galettes.Mini Summer Galette RecipeIngredients:1 roll of thawed store bought pie crust1 cup of berries or chopped stone fruit1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons cornstarch3 teaspoons sugarEgg wash for the crustSugar for sprinkling1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut about seven three-inch circles out of the pastry crust. Place the circles onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and brush the egg wash around the edges.2. Toss the berries or stone fruit chunks with the lemon juice in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch and sugar together.3. Sprinkle about a half teaspoon of the sugar mixture into the center of each pastry round. Add a spoonful of the fruit on top of that.4. Pleat the edges of the pie dough all the way around to create a secure wall. Pinch the pleats. Egg wash the outside of the wall and sprinkle it with a little sugar.5. Bake the galettes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the juices are bubbling and the pastry is well-browned. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before snacking.

Congress cant get enough of the Meta boss. Nineteen members of Congress are now pressing Mark Zuckerberg to explain why Meta has allowed ads for cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs on both Facebook and Instagram. It comes after the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) used Metas ad library to find 450 Instagram and Facebook ads that included photos of prescription drug bottles, piles of pills and powders or bricks of cocaine.In the letter addressed directly to Zuckerberg, the lawmakers wrote that they wanted details about Metas policies for enforcing rules against drug-related ads and about how many times people viewed and interacted with the ads. Congress gave Meta a deadline of September 6 to reply. Mat SmithThe biggest stories you might have missedArizona Sunshine Remake brings the undead back to VR with enhanced graphicsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review: Still the king of business laptopsResearchers claim most Google Pixel phones shipped with exploitable bloatware since 2017You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!Kim Kardashian and Beats are backHeadphones in neutral skin tones.The latest entry to the Beats x Kim line brings three neutral colors Moon, Dune and Earth to the Beats Studio Pro headphones. The limited collection is available from Apple and Amazon, and even with the Kardashian clout (klout?), they remain at their usual $350.Continue reading.Dyson OnTrac headphones reviewWhen the basics arent enough.EngadgetWhen you hear Dyson headphones, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the Bane-like Zone, its air-purifying wearable from 2022. Dyson is back with another version, and its sole purpose is to provide audio and active noise cancellation (ANC) for normal use. Customizable design aside, the price, audio quality and middling ANC make for a hard sell.Continue reading.Your Meta headset can now display the output of any HDMI or DisplayPort deviceIf you have the right capture card.The Meta Quest HDMI Link app works with its Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro headsets and means you can connect any devices with HDMI or DisplayPort through to those VR headsets. Simple? Not quite. Youll need a UVC and UAC compatible capture card to use the feature and connect it to the device you wish to view and a USB-C male cable to connect the card. Wireless options, like Quest Air Link or Xbox Cloud Gaming, are still available and a little easier to use.Continue reading.This guy hooked up 444 consoles to one TVWhile I dont have enough space to connect my Apple TV.EngadgetUsing switchers and an Excel spreadsheet, Ibrahim Al-Nasser loves cables. He also has a Sega 32x. 16-year-old Mat is very jealous of him.Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-congress-asks-zuckerberg-why-drug-dealers-are-advertising-on-facebook-and-instagram-111630587.html?src=rss

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Travel is breaking records this summer with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), reporting that we are in the middle of the busiest travel season in history. As the summer kicked off this past June, they reported a new record, with close to three million travelers screened per day. And, according to Intrepid Travels recent survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, 84% of respondents said they are planning to travel this summerwith most U.S. adults (54%) saying they plan to travel the same in the summer of 2024 as they did last summer, and 31% planning to travel more than last year.As summer travel surges among U.S. consumers, so do concerns around overtourism and the unwelcome disruptions caused by bad behavior abroad. Most recently, we have seen reports of demonstrators in Barcelona rallying against tourists and protesting against mass tourism, with signs that read, Barcelona is not for sale. Overtourism is a result of many issues, but at its core, it often occurs when travelers desires take precedence over the communitys needs. This imbalance leaves local residents feeling overruled by tourists.But it does not have to be this way. Together, we can keep tourism as it was intendeda mutually beneficial industry for visitors and locals alike, and a force for good. As the demand for travel continues, lets dive deeper into how we can improve the travel experience for all.People are fed up with bad behaviorThere are countless benefits of travel. Not only is it often a necessary economic stimulant, but it also provides communities with an opportunity to share their culture, while encouraging understanding and acceptance amongst diverse groups of people. On the flip side, residents in popular destination spots have been expressing serious concerns regarding tourists disruptive behaviors, which has led cities to limit visitations.In the U.S., Miami Beach called for an end to party tourism and spring breakers. Efforts are ongoing by the National Park Service to manage unruly guests. In recent years, many have faced significant public backlash on social media after breaking park regulations, getting too close to hot springs and geysers, and taking dangerous selfies with big game, particularly bison.Overseas, Japans Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, implemented new regulations this summer due to concerns about overcrowding and garbage. And, just this past April, Venice became the first city in the world to introduce an entry fee and ban on large group tours, with the overall goal of pruning the bloated and often rowdy crowds that pour into its narrow alleyways and canals each year. Flash forward to todaywe have seen Bali, Iceland, and Amsterdam, follow suit.Its not hard to be a better touristWe do not need to change if we travel, we need to change how we travel. When done right, tourism can be equally positive for both visitors and local people. It can create shared value for both sides, benefiting communities rather than extracting from them. Overtourism is not a singular problem and does not have a singular solution. But when it comes to behavior, the truth is that it isnt limited to excessive littering or public misconduct and can manifest in subtle ways, many of which we may not be aware of when traveling to an unfamiliar place.Here are a variety of simple yet effective ways individuals can be better tourists in 2024.Choose community-led travel and experiencesCommunity-led tourism guarantees that local communities fully own and manage the tourism activities, ensuring that the economic benefits remain within their community. This guarantees that your visit benefits not just one family, but the entire community. Within my own organization, we collaborate closely with communities and various local partners to create experiences in areas that typically wouldnt benefit from tourism.Support locally-owned businessesStaying in small, locally-owned properties and taking trips that maximize benefits to communities through income, employment and culture, is often best to create a mutually beneficial experience. You can support local families, small producers, and artists by choosing local food and beverage brands. Instead of renting a car, take public transportation, walk, or rent a bike if possible. Youll be part of the local scene and meet some of the people who live there. Respect the culture and do your homeworkAmong U.S. adults who will be traveling this summer, 42% say they will be traveling to a new destination. Amidst the excitement of being in a new country, it can be easy to forget that youre essentially a guest in someone elses home. Tourism should be consultative, and done in concert with communities. To ensure that you remain aware and respectful of this fact at all times, it helps to do your homework beforehand.Visit lesser-known destinationsIts essential to prioritize places where local sentiment towards tourism is seen as critical and not optional. While we all have certain historic sights on our bucket lists, those are often the places most likely to become overcrowded and burdensome on communities.Smaller groups, smaller scale, and beneficial impactLess is sometimes more. Destinations can quickly become overwhelmed when thousands disembark from a cruise, or hundreds filter off of coach buses. Instead, opt for smaller groups, smaller ships, and a more considered scale. Smaller groups make it easier to find better restaurants, local boutiques, and other hidden gems.We should look at travel as a privilege that should not be taken for granted. Our goal from an individual and industry level should be to leave a destination better than we found it. This summer, lets all agree to do more than pay a fee for entry.Mikey Sadowski is vice president of communications at Intrepid Travel.

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a house in Barcelona with "robust and monolithic" walls formed of tactile poured concrete completed by Spanish studio H Arquitectes.H Arquitectes created a skylit, triple-height atrium at the home's centre that is framed by concrete columns and balconies above.Textured layers of poured concrete enclose the Barcelona home by H Arquitectes"There is a tipping point of too much exposed concrete"Commenters failed to reach a consensus on the project."Wow!" exclaimed Trent. "Absolutely stunning," they commended.Marius was more balanced in their assessment, writing "well-designed house however, and it is subjective, but there is a tipping point of too much exposed concrete"."Sorry, but that triple-height living room is just bizarre for a home", argued Jack Woodburn. "Office building or a hotel maybe, but a home?" they asked, before deeming it "hardly inviting or comfy".Which camp are you in? Join the discussion Bindloss Dawes adds chestnut-clad extension to old Somerset schoolhouse"A well-planned, elegantly detailed, desirable house"Another story splitting opinions in the comments section this weekwas a timber extension to a Grade II-listed house in Somerset completed by local studio Bindloss Dawes."Seen it done a thousand times over the last twenty years," commented Grant Macdonald.Souji said they "really appreciate the use of wood and the pitched form, but then it fails in the materiality and detail".But David Shelley acknowledged it was a "tricky job to make additions to a period building of this scale work" and commended it as "a pretty decent solution"."A bit of ornamentation wouldn't hurt this addition," added Danny De Jayeff.Lots of commenters had questions about the gutters, with APG asking "I didn't see anything that manages water flow off the building?"Meanwhile, John Sergeant thought it was "a well-planned, elegantly detailed, desirable house".Elegant or needing ornamentation? Join the discussion Andrs Jaque promotes carbon-free cooking with outdoor Transspecies Kitchen"Post-apocalyptic chic"Also on commenters radars' this week was an installation where meals are prepared in a woodland kitchen using fermentation rather than electricity or gas by architect Andrs Jaque's Office for Political Innovation."Insert eye-roll here," wrote an unfazed George Panagos, while Reader was "not really convinced on the hygiene of it".Sherlock Holmes had some technical concerns that "the acids reacting with the stone don't just damage the vessel but also probably disrupt the fermentation process".However, Ken Steffes thought "it's a kitchen that looks like art".Jim Angrabright could also see the appeal, describing the installation as"post-apocalyptic chic". "Very nice sculptural objects", they added.What do you make of it? Join the discussion Comments UpdateDezeen is the world's most commented architecture and design magazine, receiving thousands of comments each month from readers. Keep up to date on the latest discussions on our comments page and subscribe to our weekly Debate newsletter, where we feature the best reader comments from stories in the last seven days.The post "There is a tipping point of too much exposed concrete" says commenter appeared first on Dezeen.

The see-through aesthetics of the Nothing earbuds and then the Phone (1) have inspired numerous concept designs. All these products spill the transparency of consumer electronics hardware into forms we never thought of, but love. CMF By Nothing is a more accessible brand that carries the same design philosophy and weve not seen many CMF-inspired designs until now.Meet the CMF Clock concept that reimagines the reliable ticker on your wall in modern attire. The design leverages the harmonious integration of color palettes, material choices and surface finishes to mimic the CMFs philosophy. According to the designer, this ensures the final product is a true reflection of the brand and timeless design sensibilities.Designer: Kedar BagariaThe aspiration for this project is to elevate the status quo of the good old wall clock, creating a balance between both form and function. Also, the vision of the concept is to pen down a design that functions as a timepiece and elevates the aesthetic appeal of any interior space whether its your home or office. The depth of perception is portrayed via the shorter seconds hand while the hours and minute hands are signified by the semi-circular shaped disks running along the diameter of the clock dial.The color palette chosen is a balanced Sierra of white, grey, black and the signature orange. The concept is imagined in three different color variants one emphasizing the whites, the other the blacks, and the last one going for an overpowering orange look. While the design here looks gorgeous for a geeky den, we longed for an integrated functional approach that is aligned with modern needs. Things like connected features for showing important notifications, calendar updates, schedules, or preferred pings from social media apps.The technology to superimpose a thin smart display on top and connected hardware modules like WiFi or Bluetooth will enhance the overall appeal of such a consumer product.The post CMF-inspired clock concept with appealing aesthetics could benefit from a dose of connected features first appeared on Yanko Design.

"[The Dark Urge] came from somebody who's like, 'This stuff is f*cking horrible!'""It desensitised me to everything."