Samsung’s Crazy Better-Than-Retina Display Series 9 Ultrabook Can’t Get Here Fast Enough [Wish You Were Here]

Samsung is showing a 13-inch Series 9 ultrabook at IFA with a 2,560×1,440 display. It’s only a prototype, but here is the only reasonable reaction to that bit of news: Hell f*cking yes. More »

A Six Person Hammock Should Be Legally Required in Every Backyard [Video]

I dare you to come up with a good reason why—at the very least—1 in every 6 people shouldn’t have this hammock. No answer yet? I’m still waiting. Give up? Exactly. There is no good reason why every human on this planet shouldn’t have a rightful spot on a six person hammock. More »

Secret Drawer Bookshelf Hides Your Most Embarrassing Collectibles [Wish You Were Here]

This brilliant shelf is perfect for anyone who loves to show off the tchotchkes they’ve amassed, but also keep the more embarrassing items out of sight. On top you can proudly display your collection of antique tea cups, while the secret drawer will easily hide all of your Pokemon trading cards More »

Transforming Furniture Makes You Choose Between Sitting and Eating [Wish You Were Here]

Designer Claudio Sibille’s Sensei chairs are perfect for people living in small apartments—providing them with a couple of places to sit and a table for dining. But it’s one of those ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it too’ situations since you have to choose one or the other. More »

Built-In Suitcase Blanket Gives You a Clean Place to Sit in Airports or Anywhere [Wish You Were Here]

It seems most airports are designed so that the randomly scattered power outlets are located as far from the gate seats as possible. So while California College of Arts student Daye Kim’s actually designed the Whaletale suitcase mat for parents wrangling kids while traveling, it also seems incredibly handy for anyone dealing with an overcrowded airport. More »

Clever Cutting Board Keeps Your Fingers Well Clear Of the Blade [Wish You Were Here]

If the fear of accidentally lopping off a finger keeps you from experimenting in the kitchen, designer Rowan Williams’ Pego cutting board concept should fill you with more culinary confidence. It has a clever movable peg design that holds what you’re cutting for you, so your fingers never get anywhere close to the blade. More »

Form Follows Function With These Technicolor Kitchen Knives [Wish You Were Here]

Here’s a set of knives you wouldn’t want to keep hidden in a kitchen drawer. With colorful rings that both perfectly balance the handle and encase it in a chromatic coat, this set is both a beautiful and functional. More »

Multi-Hinged Cap Always Pours the Perfect Pasta Portion [Wish You Were Here]

Pasta portioners seem like a popular target for designers, and while there’s no shortage of clever ways to measure out the perfect amount, the Spaghetti Tower does so while also providing a sealed container to keep your pasta fresh. More »

This Underwater Exploration Float Should Come in Adult Sizes [Video]

The coolest kid at the beach would come sporting this water toy—a float with a periscope attached. But what everyone wants to know is if they could make it for adults too. More »

It’s A Shame This Gorgeous Rocking Horse Is Just for Kids [Wish You Were Here]

A lot of parents who want their kids to grow up with an appreciation for great design, but that doesn’t make them any less disappointed that this minimal metal tube rocking horse is designed and sized specifically for the smaller set. Because most grownups would love to take it for a spin rock. More »