Extreme Designs Spotted in 2023

Industrial design operates around limitations, and that's part of what makes design so engaging. But occasionally we see designers, inventors and/or corporations unfettered by budget or restraint. Here are the most extreme pieces of design we've witnessed this year. Porsche Design's P'8951 sunglasses are freaking machined out of aluminum. Single-use footwear: Designed for competitive runners, Adidas' ADIZERO Adios Pro Evo 1 sneakers run $500 and are only meant to last for one race. ...