<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Weekend Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekend Works]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:21:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.weekend-works.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Rectangle: A Study in E-ink Clarity and Material Restraint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rectangle Thermometer is the most "restrained" object in our collection. It represents the Weekend Works philosophy in its purest form: an essential tool that provides critical data without demanding the user’s attention. In a world increasingly cluttered with glowing LED screens and intrusive "smart" home assistants, the Rectangle is designed to be a quiet, permanent fixture in the environment. The Logic of the E-ink Interface The decision to utilize an E-ink display was central to the...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/rectangle-thermometer-material-restraint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6a011a937958fa7dcd7a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_6c9da27394814d30a2e3b6ca486bbe9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optical Distortion: How the Dodecagon Watch Challenges Horological Convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodecagon Watch, designed by Jaekyu Jung, is a conceptual exploration of time as a visual experience. In traditional horology, the goal is absolute legibility—the user should be able to read the time in a fraction of a second. The Dodecagon, however, introduces the element of mystery. By deliberately obscuring the dial through geometric intervention, we invite the wearer to stop and consider the passing of time rather than just measuring it. The Engineering of Refractive Distortion The...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/dodecagon-optical-distortion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69f8a653657f03d62ace4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:18:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_fb5144f4f07548b79a099d249c0b04b8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3CIRCLES: Rejecting the Digital Interface and the Ritual of the Dial]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landscape dominated by touchscreens, haptic haptics, and endless sub-menus, the 3CIRCLES Radio is an act of digital defiance. The goal of this project was to return the act of listening to its fundamental analog roots. We believe that when an interface is stripped back to its essentials, the user’s cognitive load is decreased, and their emotional connection to the output is strengthened. The Anatomy of Tactile Interaction The 3CIRCLES Radio is defined by its three primary geometric...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/3circles-ritual-of-the-dial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69f39d38163c9a040c601</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:16:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_521dfa0eacf349bfa4635778e4a0848a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Combustion: Engineering the Smokeless Charcoal BBQ Grill for the Modern Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Smokeless Charcoal BBQ Grill is the most technically ambitious project in the Weekend Works portfolio. In collaboration with the designer Jeong Kim, the goal was to solve a perennial problem for urban dwellers: the desire for authentic, fire-based charcoal flavor without the requirement of a massive outdoor space or an industrial-grade ventilation system. This required a deep dive into the thermodynamics of wood-lump combustion and the fluid dynamics of smoke suppression. Overcoming the...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/urban-combustion-grill-engineering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69fe9653657f03d62adb8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:19:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_f97b4b3ada76495c9ed9986c5613e94e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Weekend Ethos: Why the Best Work Happens on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The genesis of Weekend Works Group Inc. was not merely a career shift; it was a strategic pivot toward creative autonomy. Founded in 2015 by Jaekyu Jung, Estab Han, and Hyunsoo Choi, the collective’s identity is inextricably linked to their shared history at Pantech. In the early 2010s, Pantech was the vanguard of South Korean mobile manufacturing, known for pushing the boundaries of bezel-less displays and material integration long before they became industry standards. It was within this...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/founding-ethos-pantech-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69e2fd2e55f64fe0d5a0b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:14:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_9151397864d04d189e1e3ba4cf471e8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Circle Watch: Solving the Smartwatch Edge Problem through Tilted Geometry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development of the Circle Watch, led by Jeong Kim, originated from a fundamental critique of the modern wearable interface. Most smartwatches treat the wrist as a flat mounting surface, ignoring the natural anatomy of the human arm. This forces the wearer to perform a jarring, ninety-degree rotation of the forearm to bring the display into a legible orientation. The Circle Watch was engineered to solve this through "Tilted Geometry." The Anatomy of the Tilted Profile The defining...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/circle-watch-ergonomic-alignment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69fbd495b6130434eaa08</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_01f99a37f85844f5892bb464322b5d4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Breeze System: Reimagining Musical Utility Through Architectural Permanence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Breeze Guitar Amplifier, developed in collaboration with the Seoul-based studio JOOM, was initiated to solve a specific aesthetic conflict in the modern interior: the "visual clutter" of professional musical equipment. Traditionally, guitar amplifiers are treated as rugged, road-oriented tools. They are clad in Tolex, fitted with plastic corners, and designed to be hidden away when guests arrive. The Breeze moves the amplifier off the floor and onto the furniture, treating it as a...]]></description><link>https://www.weekend-works.com/post/breeze-system-acoustic-geometry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c69ef3dd6da1f8275dfa7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:15:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed7e17_12008824064c4efba92a7802a6666f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_806,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Cook</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>