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LEGO builds a life-size version of buzz aldrin's apollo 11 spacesuit
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taking 300 hours and 44,051 LEGOs to complete, the work is modelled from the iconic photograph of aldrin walking on the moon.
taking 300 hours and 44,051 LEGOs to complete, the work is modelled from the iconic photograph of aldrin walking on the moon.
spend the night in an oscar mayer weinermobile available on airbnb
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for one night only, people in chicago can have the opportunity to eat, live and sleep inside the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.
for one night only, people in chicago can have the opportunity to eat, live and sleep inside the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.
ryosuke harashima morphs traditional japanese artifacts into contemporary objects
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inspired by the objects’ ‘spirits’ and the passing of time, harashima brought together the old and the new into his STILLIFE collection.
inspired by the objects’ ‘spirits’ and the passing of time, harashima brought together the old and the new into his STILLIFE collection.
adapted submarine system proposes to re-freeze the arctic with hexagonal 'ice babies'
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in response to rising sea levels, the project seeks to restore the polar ecosystem by re-freezing sea water that has melted.
in response to rising sea levels, the project seeks to restore the polar ecosystem by re-freezing sea water that has melted.
esrawe studio designs furniture collections for social housing project in mexico
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esrawe studio's takes from brutalism and nordic design to design collection tying social housing with mexican craft and materials.
esrawe studio's takes from brutalism and nordic design to design collection tying social housing with mexican craft and materials.
designboom rounds up 10 space-related projects on apollo 11’s 50th anniversary
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today, the apollo 11 landing continues to captivate as artists and designers keep looking towards the moon.
today, the apollo 11 landing continues to captivate as artists and designers keep looking towards the moon.
here's what the simpsons house would look like if homer + marge hired an interior designer
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over the past 30 years, homer and marge simpson have lived at 742 evergreen terrace and haven't so much as touched a roll of wallpaper.
over the past 30 years, homer and marge simpson have lived at 742 evergreen terrace and haven't so much as touched a roll of wallpaper.
vibrant louis vuitton 'X' exhibition immerses visitors in 160 years of artistic collaboration
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the exhibition includes 180 items from louis vuitton's archives including monogram bags reworked by rei kawakubo, cindy sherman, and frank gehry.
the exhibition includes 180 items from louis vuitton's archives including monogram bags reworked by rei kawakubo, cindy sherman, and frank gehry.
shizuka tatsuno uses japanese pottery tradition in hiiro ceramic water carafes
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there is an old japanese saying that goes: water does not spoil in bizen ware water jugs.
there is an old japanese saying that goes: water does not spoil in bizen ware water jugs.
underwater cinematographer captures human-sized jellyfish off english coast
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the jellyfish was at least 5 feet long and captured by underwater cinematographer dan abbott, who swam beside wildlife biologist and presenter lizzie daly.
the jellyfish was at least 5 feet long and captured by underwater cinematographer dan abbott, who swam beside wildlife biologist and presenter lizzie daly.
relive the apollo 11 moon landing with animated film for 50th anniversary
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the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
dan abramson's mars dust globe depicts the planet's signature red storms
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when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
new york sunshine alludes hometowns across rural US in american dream collection
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for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
marco ciampa revamps maori yacht 64ft with dynamic lines and welcoming stern
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the maori yacht 64ft's outdoor spaces and modern interiors feel connected to the water, yet on a more sophisticated level.
the maori yacht 64ft's outdoor spaces and modern interiors feel connected to the water, yet on a more sophisticated level.
alex lysakowski's surreal photography captures impossible tetris-like architecture
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exaggerating proportions in post-production, alex lysakowski creates tetris-like structures that appear as a series of surreal monuments
exaggerating proportions in post-production, alex lysakowski creates tetris-like structures that appear as a series of surreal monuments
'skin II' is a probiotic clothing concept that is activated by sweat to promote healthy skin
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in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
emerge turns traditional patent wall into a realtime data painting
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emerge explores an unconventional way to present the traditional patent wall in a dynamic digital and interactive environment.
emerge explores an unconventional way to present the traditional patent wall in a dynamic digital and interactive environment.
jo nagasaka/schemata architects outfits JINS ginza eyewear store with sponges and steel
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the design started with the architects trying to conceive of the most gentle and balanced way to display the delicate products.
the design started with the architects trying to conceive of the most gentle and balanced way to display the delicate products.
bigert & bergström's solar egg, a golden mirrored sauna, returns to sweden
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the solar egg project continues bigert & bergström’s exploration with humanity’s relationship to climate, nature, energy and technology.
the solar egg project continues bigert & bergström’s exploration with humanity’s relationship to climate, nature, energy and technology.
mattel launches david bowie barbie dressed as ziggy stardust
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the new barbie sports a striped metallic jumpsuit, matching red boots and a backcombed mane of hair.
the new barbie sports a striped metallic jumpsuit, matching red boots and a backcombed mane of hair.
masturbation suit offers sexperiences for people with limited mobility
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ripple provides pressure and heat on areas of the body, the scent of pheromone and sound and light to set an intimate atmosphere.
ripple provides pressure and heat on areas of the body, the scent of pheromone and sound and light to set an intimate atmosphere.
virgil abloh and louis vuitton colorize every inch of NYC pop-up in neon green
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green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
FREITAG's 'sweat-yourself-shop' lets you make your own recycled tarp bag
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the FREITAG microfactory invites visitors to interact with tarp cutters, plexiglass templates, punching machines and welding machines.
the FREITAG microfactory invites visitors to interact with tarp cutters, plexiglass templates, punching machines and welding machines.
vito nesta turns villa mozart’s marble veins and tiles into elegant wallpaper collection
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vito nesta's hand-painted wallpaper is inspired by the forties decor of the eponymous milanese villa designed by piero portaluppi.
vito nesta's hand-painted wallpaper is inspired by the forties decor of the eponymous milanese villa designed by piero portaluppi.
18-year old NASA astronaut-in-training co-creates cabin luggage designed for space tourism
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taking style to new stratospheres.
taking style to new stratospheres.
clickspring design creates immersive stage for first democratic presidential debate
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with a bold mix of LED and acrylic, NBC's stage design for the first debate of the 2020 cycle created an immersive environment.
with a bold mix of LED and acrylic, NBC's stage design for the first debate of the 2020 cycle created an immersive environment.
mathieu lehanneur showcases his most emblematic pieces in particle horizon exhibition
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the show introduces the designer’s main areas of interest through three different spaces designed by robert mallet-sevens — the swimming pool, the squash court and the terrace.
the show introduces the designer’s main areas of interest through three different spaces designed by robert mallet-sevens — the swimming pool, the squash court and the terrace.
india mahdavi sets centre pompidou's design collections in a striped, beach-like exhibition
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'nouvelles vagues' guides visitors through iconic design pieces like a stroll along the mediterranean.
'nouvelles vagues' guides visitors through iconic design pieces like a stroll along the mediterranean.
