It’s impossible to cut yourself on this knife inspired by sea shells

Knives are sharp by design. And that's great, until you accidentally cut yourself with one.  And boy, do we cut ourselves—half a million Americans end up in the ER that way each year. But a new project from the Japanese design firm Nendo reimagines a letter opener shaped like a sea shell.  The result? No more cuts, even if you’re working your way through a huge stack of mail. Read my story about how it works here.  — Mark Wilson   It’s impossible to cut yourself on this knife inspired by sea shells A mollusk shell hides the blade from your fingers.   READ MORE   How better data can help carbon-belching buildings reduce their impact Tracking power sources on an hourly basis has helped companies and cities find new ways to cut their emissions.   READ MORE   5 tricks to help you think like the world’s greatest designers In a new book, Maria Brito looks at how designers and innovators throughout history have unlocked their creativity and changed the world.   READ MORE   Russia’s war with Ukraine could permanently reshape the global supply chain Companies will no longer be able to separate business from geopolitics, and the global supply chain will never be the same.   READ MORE   The 10 most innovative companies in transportation in 2022 How BYD, Polestar, JetBlue, and others are leading the true mobile economy.   READ MORE

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