Your grandparents are absolutely right – again. Things really were simpler back in the day, and this is especially true of modern professional dress codes. Back then, you worked in an office, you wore a suit and a tie. Easy. No messing. Job done. Sure, it wasn’t fun, and it made for an awfully tear-out-your-eyeballs […]
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Peering into someone’s bookshelf is like getting a glimpse into the inner workings of their mind. The books someone cites as their favorites can say a lot about who they are. “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle? You’re spiritual and introspective. “The Rational Optimist” by Matt Ridley? Analytical and business minded. “Bossypants” by Tina Fey? […]
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For years you used the same backpack for school, work, and everything in between. Now, as you level up your career you’ve grown out of your old school rucksack. In a work environment, what you carry needs to look the part – neutral colorways and smart, low-key designs all of which contribute to creating an […]
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When you’re looking for a new work bag, an essential feature is the bag’s durability. Whether you’re commuting to work or on the road again, you want to be prepared for any situation. Just like how the different grades of leather can have some confusing terminology, the same can be said about a product’s water-resistant […]
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The story of how the zipper came to be and its rise to the top of the clothing industry is a surprisingly complicated one. Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, was the first to patent the idea for a “continuous clothing closure” in 1851, but the popularity of the sewing machine prevented him […]
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How should we best define the concept of great design? Unsurprisingly, the answer has never been simple. Much like “love” or “success,” design can differ sharply among its admirers and critics. And so, we continue to struggle for a design definition that encompasses all its fields — from architecture to human computer interaction (HCI) design. […]
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When designing the straps of the ISM Backpack, we wanted to combine comfort with a refined and sleek finish. To make the straps feel as comfortable as possible, we decided to use a combination of memory foam (technically known as EVA foam) and mesh padding. Both materials provide function — the foam gives structure and […]
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For years, women have been on the quest to find the perfect work-life carryall. Backpacks haven’t really been an option for us since most of them were either too casual for the workplace, too techy, or too masculine looking. Now, women are ditching their single-shoulder bags totes and handbags for a more practical toting solution, […]
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As a result of COVID-19, a majority of the population has been ordered to shelter in place to combat the extensive spread of the disease. And while this has forced students and employees to quickly adapt to operating remotely, it has also left most people with an abundance of time to spend in the comfort […]
