Lost in Cult has another great book in the works that is very relevant to my interest, both professional and personal: a whole book about Game UI and UX. What I especially love is that it features interviews with the UI designers and is not only a collection of all the interfaces. It is always great to learn from the people who actually went and had to build these interfaces, and not only read reflections on the finished product.
As you might know, Hollow Knight is one of my favourite games. So when I saw this cute throw blanket on Fangamer, I – also a lover of all things cozy – was very excited. Still am! That’s why I’m writing this post: to let you all know that such a thing exists!
The state of game merch is truly fascinating. There are now so many great options to choose from – from cool desk mats to fancy pins, and yes, even cozy blankets.
How cool is this? A simple 3D‑printed case that turns your Apple Watch Ultra into a tiny phone. It doesn’t add much – just a bit of plastic so you can actually hold it – but that small tweak unlocks a perfect minimal phone: no buzzing on your wrist, no doom‑scrolling; just the essentials.
Honestly, it's kind of perfect.
(Ok, well, it's not perfect that it doesn't exist for my – admittedly dated – Apple Watch 6, but still! Maybe there will be a version for it someday!)
How many books do you have in your reading stack? If you’re anything like me – or even more so, like my wife – you always have a few on hand. In that case, this portable bookshelf might come in handy. Made from thick, orange acrylic glass and finished with a sturdy steel handle, it’s a design object in its own right. But once you fill it with your current reads, your to-be-reads, or just your favorite books, it really becomes a stunner.
You can find out more on the Anywhere Book Case website. If the automatic translation is to be trusted, there’s currently no option for delivery to Europe. I hope that changes soon, because I’d love to get my hands on one. I’ll keep you posted!
My favorite Danish glassware maker sells stickers now! Ok, to be fair, Studio Arhoj did always sell a lot a different things besides glassware – postcards, bricks (no, really), tote bags, you name it. But I have a soft spot for stickers, so obviously I'm getting some.
This one, for example, will look great on my laptop AND sums up my current state of mind perfectly.
Ok, how cool is this lamp by design studio Nader Gammas? It totally looks like little glowing mushrooms on a tree branch – though I think it is more inspired by old candle holders. As a fan of all things Mario, I'm immediately sold.
I am replaying this game at the moment, mainly to finally get to the DLC, and this just keeps on confirming that this is one of the finest games ever made. And if you dipped just a toe into the deep water that are VaatiVidya lore videos, you know how fascinating the mythology of that game can be.
The NuPhy Kick75! I’m pretty intrigued by this keyboard. YouTuber Cheese Turbulence has a great overview:
Now, I already own a NuPhy (the Air60, which I’m very happy with), and – I have to confess this to you, dear reader – I also own three to four additional keyboards that serve no immediate purpose. So, there is absolutely no reason for me to get this one.
And yet! The semi-transparent shell. The ability to switch between low- and high-profile switches. The subtle gaming vibes. I just bet it would look great on my desk.
