They say humans “eat with our eyes,” but I’d argue that it’s the aesthetics of the stuff we buy that shape our lives more than the stuff we put into our stomachs. Sure, practicality plays a major role in what we buy and why, but the best products — from cars and tech to the clothes on our backs — hit the mark on function and form. It’s exactly why when a brand changes something about its visual language — like Volvo’s recent logo redesign — it’s a topic that will generate almost as much conversation (or controversy) as a new product release. Volvo isn’t the only one either; Apple’s made billions on building an iconic aesthetic that leverages a clean design language as a shorthand for an easy-to-use, intuitive approach to technology. From a new set of Civivi knives to the sleek Belgian e-bike that’s finally headed stateside, this is Today in Gear.
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