norman foster discusses his first watch with LEBOND and why good design transcends scale

norman foster discusses his first watch with LEBOND and why good design transcends scale

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timepiece design

all news and projects related to timepiece design. including watches, there are classed as an instrument meant to indicate, keep and co-ordinate time.

classic G-SHOCK transforms into perfectly ripe banana in BAIT and casio's collab watch

classic G-SHOCK transforms into perfectly ripe banana in BAIT and casio's collab watch

dubbed 'yamagata’s finest,' the yellow body of this G-SHOCK DW5600 takes on the semblance of a banana at its sweetest point of ripeness, 'a tongue in cheek reference to timing.'

helvetus uses FKM rubber to rethink integrated luxury watch strap

helvetus uses FKM rubber to rethink integrated luxury watch strap

Muhammad readers

designboom shop drop: limited release of watches and architectural jewelry

designboom shop drop: limited release of watches and architectural jewelry

casio turns its ring watch into smart wearable with health tracking and notifications

casio turns its ring watch into smart wearable with health tracking and notifications

this hand-chiseled watch takes cues from ancient stone tools collected by brâncuși

this hand-chiseled watch takes cues from ancient stone tools collected by brâncuși

claire brodka

kinetic watch dial reimagines timekeeping through layered colored star-like hands

kinetic watch dial reimagines timekeeping through layered colored star-like hands

Leo Lai readers

three rotating discs replace hands in D1 milano x peter tarka’s 'impossible watch'

three rotating discs replace hands in D1 milano x peter tarka’s 'impossible watch'

vario versa watch combines two time zones in a single reversible form

vario versa watch combines two time zones in a single reversible form

four hand-painted symbols form a wearable constellation of human progress on watch dial

Leo Lai readers

'quiet luxury is utterly boring': stuart semple’s happywatch comes with a squished smiley face

'quiet luxury is utterly boring': stuart semple’s happywatch comes with a squished smiley face

pocket watch-inspired clock shows users what time could feel like

pocket watch-inspired clock shows users what time could feel like

matthew burgos

audemars piguet and swatch revive the pocket watch with a playful pop twist

audemars piguet and swatch revive the pocket watch with a playful pop twist

gold and meteorite shape ‘the architect’ timepiece by mauron musy and arturo tedeschi

gold and meteorite shape ‘the architect’ timepiece by mauron musy and arturo tedeschi

ArturoTedeschi readers

Hermès stages a theater of mechanics and sound at watches and wonders 2026

Hermès stages a theater of mechanics and sound at watches and wonders 2026

good+evil ways watch rotates on command to match driving, typing, and resting positions

good+evil ways watch rotates on command to match driving, typing, and resting positions

Christo Logan readers

tribute watch for NASA glistens with shell inspired by ceramic tiles around the space shuttle

tribute watch for NASA glistens with shell inspired by ceramic tiles around the space shuttle

the timepiece design builds around the space transportation system, the agency’s program that flew 135 missions between 1981 and 2011.

matthew burgos

air pressure gauges and mixing consoles inspire the design of otsuka lotec’s watch no 8

air pressure gauges and mixing consoles inspire the design of otsuka lotec’s watch no 8

matthew burgos

mechanical marble clock moves steel balls into pixel-like digits to tell the time

mechanical marble clock moves steel balls into pixel-like digits to tell the time

matthew burgos

mechanical clock with rotating discs can tell what time it is on other planets

mechanical clock with rotating discs can tell what time it is on other planets

matthew burgos

astronomy-inspired watch by ressence and terumasa ikeda has dials that move like planets

matthew burgos

fold watch tells time only through shadow and layered architectural dials

fold watch tells time only through shadow and layered architectural dials

Nazar Şigaher readers

luminescent resin and green rubber light up night vision watch after dark

luminescent resin and green rubber light up night vision watch after dark

matthew burgos

origami G-SHOCK watches by casio let users feel washi paper texture around bezel

origami G-SHOCK watches by casio let users feel washi paper texture around bezel

matthew burgos

tiny multicolor windows mark the hours on luca nichetto’s watch with UNIMATIC

tiny multicolor windows mark the hours on luca nichetto’s watch with UNIMATIC

matthew burgos

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Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Asemi Co.

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architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

Cauny x Ando

Cauny x Ando

Cauny

portugal $ 318

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

US $ 49.90

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry

US $ 1280

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

whenwatch

china from ~~$ 110~~ $ 95

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

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