RKS Design's "monthly-ish" Newsletter
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RKS Design is a global design, development, and innovation consultancy. We elevate the human experience.
The designer exists to help the curious go beyond the headlines and understand how design is changing the world. This includes analysis of emerging trends, interviews with designers, and breakdowns of great design-making waves in the world today. Click on the images to be taken to the original articles!
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Innovative Ideas
Listen To These Photographs of Sparkling Galaxies
Astronomers are transforming data from space telescopes like James Webb and Chandra into musical sequences of sounds.
Stronger Sticky Tape That’s Easier to Remove
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a kirigami-inspired sticky tape that is 60 times stronger than regular tape while remaining easy to peel off.
Lego Robot Used to Make DNA Structures
An undergraduate lab course at Arizona State University resulted in a Lego robot capable of quickly creating density gradients in cylindrical tubes for DNA-based machines.
A First-Of-Its-Kind Climate Trial Just Ended – Will It Work?
The landmark US climate trial, Held v. Montana, involving 16 youths claiming the state violates their right to a healthy environment, concluded early. The outcome may influence policy in Montana and similar suits nationwide.
Cool New Products
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Turn Your Smartphone Into A Smart Telescope
Hestia is a revolutionary telescope that utilizes your smartphone and user-friendly technology to bring the marvels of the Cosmos to everyone.
Americana Phygital Vault
Americana, supported by OpenSea and 776, offers a one-stop shop for securely vaulting physical assets and digitally exhibiting, sharing, and trading them. The platform ensures on-chain digital certification, allowing transactions without moving items from the physical facility.
What We're Reading
Art: The Definitive Visual Guide
"Art: The Definitive Visual Guide" showcases over 700 artists and 2,500 influential works, providing detailed insights into artistic movements and techniques.
What We're Watching
Ravi's Experience of Working on Teddy Ruxpin
Our Founder and CEO,?Ravi Sawhney, had the experience of designing the world’s first animatronic toy, Teddy Ruxpin.
Barbie Revolutionizes the Toy Industry
"The Toys that Built America" is a four-part docuseries on the HISTORY Channel, revealing the stories of visionary creators and rivalries between iconic brands, highlighting their impact on the nation's history.
What We're Listening To
Do Better Research - S4 E4.2
Dr. Kaja Franck and the host continue their discussion in the second episode, focusing on topics such as developing a methodology, exploring the intersectionality of research areas, and managing the supervisory relationship during a Ph.D. journey.