Science of the Secondary 18: Pillow

Atelier HOKO's ongoing research series turns the same patient eye on the objects nobody thinks twice about — window latches, desk drawers, the humble bin. Now on its eighteenth issue, the series has spent years asking why we take everyday design for granted.

This edition takes on the pillow: "a basic support for all, and occasionally the sole comfort for those without a bed." Full-colour photography and illustration trace its shape, softness, and quiet, overlooked purpose. Saddle-stitched and printed in English, it's a small, focused read for anyone who likes design writing that starts with something ordinary.