designed to reduce light pollution and urban clutter, the street lighting system eliminates the need for poles in illuminating public areas at night, relying instead on the stringing of narrow cables equipped with LEDs.

french biochemist pierre calleja has developed a lamp for use as street lighting (as well as in indoor spaces) that absorbs more carbon dioxide than a tree, each unit eliminating 1 ton of emissions per year.

conceived of as part of a larger traffic system redesign, the LCD panels are meant to be installed at crosswalks and bus and tram stops to provide useful information for residents and tourists.

with a high precision heat transfer process developed towards the innovative use of glass in large-scale architectural installations, lasvit 'liquidkristal' injects technology into the centuries-long tradition of gl...

the british designer has integrated his organic forms into two new lighting concepts for the italian company. 

the solo exhibition presents works from ross lovegrove's 'liquid' series alongside two new copper experimental forms, all illuminated by a specially prepared video installation.

the simple intervention looks to harness the potential of our current street infrastructure as a platform in which to give our mobiles and other portable devices a quick recharge.

six hours of sunlight provide eight hours of listening time for the portable dual-speaker unit, which streams music wirelessly from any bluetooth-enabled device.

composed of biodegradable corn grain, the device uses photovoltaic ink technology to generate energy from both indoor and outdoor light, including an internal battery and charging port for external devices.

using the iPhone's built-in gyroscope, the app stitches together multiple photos into a navigable object in virtual 3D space, letting users create multi-perspective views of their surroundings.

the integrated dock and iPhone app by yufan wang is designed to help new practitioners of meditation achieve a mindful state, by rhythmically swinging a weighted wheel to play layered sounds specific to their location.

having raised over 10 million dollars, the most successful kickstarter project in history is about to finish its pledge period and enter production. now, in addition to smartphone synching, the device can receive 's...

developed by interaction artist toshiyuki sugai to encourage bike sharing practices in japan, three add-on pieces convert bicycles into DJ consoles, permitting live-mixing by riding, jumping, and performing stunts.

3D-printed guitars may not be new but the tendon-like skeletal design of this rapid prototyped instrument by one.61 design studio is visually interesting, as well as fully customizable.

the result of extensive research by an american instrument designer, 'ministar' travel guitars offer the sound of rock, jazz, or acoustic guitars in a miniaturized form that lacks a body.

the monolithic sculptural device is meant to assist eye-hand coordination in micro-gravity environments where one's angle of vision changes considerably.

the work of indian designer satyendra pakhalé was shown in designboom's 'asia now' at dwell on design in los angeles.

2 new patents by SOM of joints designed to protect buildings in areas of high seismicity.

since kuwait city is the hottest city on earth, with shaded temperatures regularly exceeding 120 degrees fahrenheit, solar control is a critical issue. perforated canopies project from and span between buildi...

the proposed 6 billion USD 17 acre campus plan in west harlem, new york city has been given the legal go ahead.

utilizing unconventional materials from airbags to boat sails, the collection of jackets, bags, and sneakers shares the concept and aesthetics of the artist's 'space program: mars' project.

tom sachs, who is known for working with--and reworking--iconic images, the exhibition focuses on le corbusier and explores the successes and failures of modernism.

a handcrafted light object made of recycled cardboard that is modeled after the representative rituals of the colombia pacific region.

the air purification system is made from recyclable glass and steel. the design integrates all the technology and features in a compact shell.   

at the japan premium beef storefront in new york, the design studio exhibits handmade balloon sausages and steaks alongside the real cuts of meat.

a handcrafted light object made of recycled cardboard that is modeled after the representative rituals of the colombia pacific region.

designboom has visited the american artist's most recent space odyssey installation exploring NASA's mars missions at the armory in new york city.

at the japan premium beef storefront in new york, the design studio exhibits handmade balloon sausages and steaks alongside the real cuts of meat.

the colorful pendant light has flaring branches at different angles, modulating the light and thus creating dynamic shadows. 

built from 2208 individual loose 3D printed nylon plastic parts, the precision distances between the links result in a final object that is soft, and can almost be described as having the feel of a textile fabric.

using traditional materials and an old artisanal production process for making moroccan cement tiles, the three  designs can be arranged in multiple ways, offering several different macro-patterns for each, inc...