Core77 Weekly Roundup (10-15-24 to 10-18-24)

Here's what we looked at this week: Form follows function: A clever Norwegian design feature for barns. The effect of videoconferencing on office furniture design, as seen in Steelcase's Ocular line of tables. The Vaaka coffee and tea scale makes me wonder: Is designing people's experiences for mundane tasks needed, or are objects like this contrived? Hozo Design's M-Cube 02, a tripod-free laser level, offers better UX. When form follows function, even with junky tools. As an...