What do a washing machine and a vibrator tell? Book essays approach women's history through common things
Historian Annabelle Hirsch presents Western women's history through a hundred everyday objects in her book, highlighting how women created autonomous spaces.
The challenge of creating a fabric softener bottle or a toothbrush: André Ricard stars in the design exhibition of the year
André Ricard, a pioneer of industrial design, features in an exhibition at the Fernando Fernán Gómez cultural center showcasing his influential works that emphasize the relationship between utility and aesthetics in everyday objects.
Palestinian drummer creates handmade instruments and brings music to children in a displaced persons camp in Gaza
A Palestinian drummer in a Gaza displacement camp is turning everyday objects into musical instruments to entertain children and families amidst the hardships of war.
Emotional Support from Everyday Objects? How Neuroscience Influenced Interior Design
The article discusses how emotional attachment to everyday objects and the design of spaces can enhance well-being, drawing on John Bowlby's attachment theory.