conceived in a rather unique manner, the multi-purpose lamp slices interval patterns using a rolling press, allowing for the material to extend and contract.
the swiss artist explores color through the medium of the human body to produce boldly vivid pieces.
corten steel pavilions are a sensitive addition to the historical landscape within this romantic parkscape in belgium.
currently on display at the istanbul design biennial, designers reed kram and clemens weisshaar have sent designboom an exclusive video of the development process involved with the collection.
clemens weisshaar + reed kram for nilufar gal
employing the latest developments in physical simulation technology, each structure is analyzed and modified based on the forces which pass through it.
AUDI R18 ultra chair
article update! - using technology developed for the AUDI 'R18' le mans racecar, the prototype chair was opened for public beta testing during milan design week 2012.
kram/weisshaar: outrace
the installation is described as a 'mechanical octopus' assembled from six industrial robotic arms on loan from audi's production line.
istanbul design biennial 2012 (13 articles)
annika frye: the improvisation machine
the series of pieces are produced in a experimental production setup using a self-made rotational moulding machine.
guvenc ozel: cerebral hut
the kinetic installation works with an interface that measures brain frequencies and turns them into a reactive environment.
refik anadol: augmented structures v2.0
the experience focuses on two dissimilar regions in istanbul, displaying the inner characteristics of the texture of a city that has undergone a recent transformation within suburban its regions.
the work is a series of electrocuted flower photographs that are each created without a camera or computer manipulation - but through a re-appropriated method of photography known as kirlian - and 80,000 volts.
the folding kick scooter for urban commuting is produced with an innovative mechanism which allows users to collapse the two-wheeler down to an ultra slim profile, making it storage efficient.
james straffon for paul smith
to celebrate this year's tour de france cycling race in july, paul smith will open up his 'art wall' at the paul smith globe store at london heathrow airport terminal 5 completed by london artist and curator of the ...
paul smith interview
designboom: what is the best moment of the day? I actually really do love getting up in the morning, really early. I normally leave my house about 5:30 or 6 every morning and then I go swimming...
paul smith lounge stockholm
british fashion designer and stockholm furniture fair guest of honor 2010, paul smith created a lounge, composed of 4 rooms, filled with personal sources of inspiration and impressions. here are 3 of the 4 rooms.
the office chair has been developed with a synchro-intelligent system that automatically adjusts itself to each user's weight.
KiBiSi: Xtable
the folding X component which aids in extending and collapsing the desk's height is based-off mechanical principals used in carjacks and ironing boards, making it easy to accommodate various working positions.
ronan and erwan bouroullec: furniture for hay
the set of tables and chairs will be used for the newly re-modelled faculty of humanities at københavns universitet in copenhagen, denmark.
bouroullec: workbays for vitra
the brothers have conceived a design that redefines the idea of a traditional working environment.
spanish design 2012 (19 articles)
miguel herranz: the ordered chaos
a conceptual tool which the designer applies to his work in order to generate sculptural, sensual, serene and singular products using a mathematical and simple production.
yonoh: arc chair
made from bent steel tubing and bent plywood, the chair is based on the ergonomic proportions of the human dorsum.
la mamba for omelette-ed
a series of food canisters developed for the spanish home and accessories manufacturer features a subtle kink based on classic candy canisters.
a lighting installation consisting of a bulb being suspended from arching bamboo rods creates a comfortable atmosphere to take a break from the constant movement in our lives.
HHD_FUN: rizhao visitor center
a parametric series of fluid structures weaves in and out of the ground next to the sea, completing the collection of public buildings in rizhao.
HHD_FUN: pedestrian bridge
a parametrically-designed, curving fluid bridge of slender steel members spans 45 meters over a river.
HHD_FUN: lanqiao clubhouse, china
a fluid parametric steel structure emerges from the sand like a mechanical wave providing beach-goers with services.
the proposal contains three pavilions combined into one multi-faceted structure that hosts a range of social events on the EPFL campus in lausanne.
meike harde: zieharsofika
dan goldstein: the re-ply
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