New release Editorial

Issue 01 · April 2026

Cayenne

Design empathy in the digital age.

An independent paper on serviceability, planned obsolescence, and the software-defined vehicle.

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Work Index

  1. 01
    Cayenne

    Cayenne

    Released

    Design Empathy in the Digital Age

    An independent paper on serviceability, planned obsolescence, and the software-defined vehicle, framed through the restoration of a first-generation Porsche Cayenne and a conversation with powertrain engineer Lynette Cox.

    Released
    April 2026
    Format
    Paper · 64 pp
    Tags
    Editorial
  2. 02
    Beacon

    Beacon

    Concept

    Local-range wireless fob

    A permissionless remote function keyfob that cuts out the server middleman. BLE and LoRaWAN mesh, serviceable hardware, no subscriptions. Developed in conjunction with the Cayenne paper.

    Year
    2026
    Format
    Design Concept
    Tags
    Design

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Bearing Studio is the independent industrial design practice of Zane Zahran.