Ida Torres

Writer at Yanko Design

Breathes coffee,books,pop culture,football,hallyu (#armycarat #newjeans, etc). Lives by faith and grace and love.

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Articles

LA school blends playful design with sustainable innovation

4 days ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

When you think about your elementary days, what do you remember about the actual school building? My memories are mostly of generic box-like classrooms and old buildings that are not really conducive to studying. I envy those schools that I see in movies and TV shows that are very colorful and interesting, but most of the time, they are far from reality of course. Young kids need to be in an environment that can foster learning, creativity, and fun in order to not dread coming to class every day.
Campfire device concept gives safer, smarter spark for outdoor experiences

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ida Torres

5 hours agoI love these 5 wild and weird PC cases from ComputexBegone, boring boxes. Computex 2025 is drawing to a close today, putting a period on a fairly sleepy convention—at least, compared to previous years.
Communal bench is also a kinetic installation to foster interaction

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ida Torres

NowLe Corbusier first went to Rio de Janeiro in 1929, finding the city ‘violent and sublime’. The Swiss-French architect maintained a connection with Brazil for the rest of his life. He travelled there by Zeppelin, drew up disruptive urban plans for Rio and São Paulo (neither realised), worked with …
3D-printed coral reefs can help protect coastline

2 weeks ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

I find it so ridiculous that there are still people who don’t believe in climate change. The effect on our environment has been so obvious the past few decades. We’re seeing so many unnatural weather conditions as well as the devastating impact it has had on natural coral reefs and vulnerable coastlines. This and natural disasters have affected the life and livelihood of people who live in areas near water.
Recycled artwork highlights ocean plastic pollution

2 weeks ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

In a poignant intersection of art and environmental awareness, Franco-Croatian artist and paper designer Ana Brecevic has unveiled her recent series, “Plasticum.” This serves as a powerful visual commentary on the ever-growing crisis of plastic pollution in the Earth’s oceans.
Humidifier and wireless charger concept brings gentle approach to digital detox

3 weeks ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

I’m one of those people that can’t seem to be separated from their phones. Even as I try to lie in bed and relax, when I’m still not sleepy, I find myself reaching for my phone and then scrolling until past midnight. Obviously, it’s not the healthiest thing both physically and mentally. So I need to have an actual routine or even a physical tool to help me break from this habit and have a digital detox to help with sleeping habits and mental health.
LegoGPT lets you build the set of your dreams

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ida Torres

5 hours agoMosquito-tracker loses half its price, and gains the ability to travelNobody likes hearing a mosquito somewhere in their bedroom, without being able to see where it is. Well, the Bzigo Iris tracks and highlights …1 hour agoMeet the most important AI tool that no one is talking about - but everyone needsIt's not new, but this platform is quietly transforming how pros work with AI. Here's how. Stop me if this sounds familiar.
Obscure Chinese character typewriter rediscovered

3 weeks ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

If you want to feel old (well, if you’re Gen X and older), then try to ask people in a room how many have actually seen or used a typewriter. I’ve been in spaces where they think of those “devices” as ancient relics and have never seen an actual one except in pictures or old videos. There are still places in the Internet where you can actually purchase one, and I don’t mean those electric ones whose keys don’t make the clickety clacky sound.
Riccardo Tisci’s version of Nike Shox TL brings high fashion and streetwear together

4 weeks ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

Even though I’m already in my mid 40-s, the past decade of my life has been all about sneakers. It’s more comfortable, I like most of the designs, and everywhere I go rarely has a dess code so it’s pretty convenient. Sometimes though when I’m going somewhere that needs to be a bit dressy, then I’ll wish that I had a pair of sneakers that’s not too sporty but with a bit of high fashion incorporated into its design.
New Palm Springs sculpture is made from Cadillac components

1 month ago | yankodesign.com | Ida Torres

The sun-drenched landscape of Palm Springs, California, known for its mid-century modern architecture and dramatic desert vistas, has welcomed a striking new resident: “Cadillactus.” This captivating sculpture, the brainchild of Swiss artist Roger Reutimann, breathes new life into discarded components of a 1959 Cadillac, transforming them into a whimsical and thought-provoking commentary on industrial waste and the enduring power of nature.