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how zaha hadid architects and AKT II reinvented a design classic
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the team sought to retain the proportions, scale, and form of the original design, while employing contemporary engineering techniques and materials.
the team sought to retain the proportions, scale, and form of the original design, while employing contemporary engineering techniques and materials.
SONOS visualizes sounds through graphical rays, with banbanbanban & superNature
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the sound 'rays' its graphical form into the air and space, to make itself visible for us so that we re-explore the notion of sound.
the sound 'rays' its graphical form into the air and space, to make itself visible for us so that we re-explore the notion of sound.
iratzoki & lizaso designs piknik, a multifunctional picnic table featuring plancha grill
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the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
ziploc upcycles plastic into a line of wearable luxury items
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beams couture treats ziploc plastic products as forgotten favorites in the bottom of the drawer, transforming them into luxury fashion items
beams couture treats ziploc plastic products as forgotten favorites in the bottom of the drawer, transforming them into luxury fashion items
world's first graphene jacket uses lightest, strongest, most conductive material
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without adding a single gram of weight, vollebak's graphene jacket has superlative, almost magical benefits.
without adding a single gram of weight, vollebak's graphene jacket has superlative, almost magical benefits.
an unopened box of 1999 pokémon cards just sold for $56,000
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the tightly sealed 1999 pokémon cards container had been in the possession of the consignor since its release, decades ago.
the tightly sealed 1999 pokémon cards container had been in the possession of the consignor since its release, decades ago.
reebok drops the first 'cotton + corn' shoe
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reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the »
reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the main ingredients.
bentu experiments with furniture made of everyday ceramic waste from the world's largest factory
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the studio repurposes daily-use ceramic waste from chaozhou, china, in an effort to reveal the disintegration of culture in the ancient city.
the studio repurposes daily-use ceramic waste from chaozhou, china, in an effort to reveal the disintegration of culture in the ancient city.
sang hoon kim's memory foam furniture looks like painted meteorite pieces
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the pieces are multicolored and reminiscent of natural structures, as is they were found in an impact crater.
the pieces are multicolored and reminiscent of natural structures, as is they were found in an impact crater.
egg-shaped eye candy: inside the bubble-windowed BMW isetta from 1956
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the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
virgil abloh designs NIKE collection for serena williams' US open comeback
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the 'queen collection' includes contrasting dresses for both day and nighttime play, an all-black bomber jacket, and three pairs of sneakers for wear on- and off-court.
the 'queen collection' includes contrasting dresses for both day and nighttime play, an all-black bomber jacket, and three pairs of sneakers for wear on- and off-court.
david elia to highlight brazil's deforestation at 2018 london design biennale
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the installation will use the stumps of found tree trunks to represent the breathtaking surroundings of brazil's mata atlântica rainforest.
the installation will use the stumps of found tree trunks to represent the breathtaking surroundings of brazil's mata atlântica rainforest.
factoria habana explores cuban design through the work of gonzalo córdoba and luis ramírez
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convergencias includes work of the two cuban designers developed in the country's production centers.
convergencias includes work of the two cuban designers developed in the country's production centers.
introducing the scutoid, scientists discovery of a brand new shape
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the shape is adopted by epithelial cells, the building blocks of embryonic development and the cells that line the inside and outside of your body.
the shape is adopted by epithelial cells, the building blocks of embryonic development and the cells that line the inside and outside of your body.
interview with founder of speciality automative design company, ICON4x4
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the interview reveals how jonathan ward has established a global reputation for himself and ICON as one of the leaders for customized classic cars.
the interview reveals how jonathan ward has established a global reputation for himself and ICON as one of the leaders for customized classic cars.
for the oceans: adidas, real madrid + parley reveal jersey made from recycled plastic
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the best team in the world has heard the call to save the ocean, newly equipped an adidas kit made out of recycled ocean plastic manufactured by parley.
the best team in the world has heard the call to save the ocean, newly equipped an adidas kit made out of recycled ocean plastic manufactured by parley.
trump administration asks supporters to vote on space force logo
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one logo includes the slogan 'mars awaits' although the space force really will have nothing to do with mars. another is almost identical to NASA's official logo.
one logo includes the slogan 'mars awaits' although the space force really will have nothing to do with mars. another is almost identical to NASA's official logo.
mikiya kobayashi puts together a park of furniture in playscape exhibition
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the exhibition was held as a happy farewell to the japanese designer's old retail space.
the exhibition was held as a happy farewell to the japanese designer's old retail space.
designboom in collaboration with LEXUS present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019
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for the seventh year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019, an international design competition that targets up-and-coming »
for the seventh year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019, an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world.
arthur hoffner's fountain series combines ancient forms with PVC pipes and kitchen sponges
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the sculptural objects combine ancient forms with industrial plumping materials like syphons, chromed tubes, copper pipe collars and PVC vessels.
the sculptural objects combine ancient forms with industrial plumping materials like syphons, chromed tubes, copper pipe collars and PVC vessels.
mobike + springtime launch stationless electric bike-sharing
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the moped-like 'mobike e-bike' uses both hybrid power and full electric drive, and is meant for rides up to 5 kilometers.
the moped-like 'mobike e-bike' uses both hybrid power and full electric drive, and is meant for rides up to 5 kilometers.
playful arabic font 'tajreed' references piet mondrian's abstract compositions
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the font is influenced by one the dutch painter's most popular works from his de stijl period, 'composition with red, blue, and yellow'.
the font is influenced by one the dutch painter's most popular works from his de stijl period, 'composition with red, blue, and yellow'.
stone utensils by amalia shem tov bring ancient cooking tools to the contemporary kitchen
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the designer proposes three devices, which are designed to draw us closer to the roots of humanity.
the designer proposes three devices, which are designed to draw us closer to the roots of humanity.
istituto marangoni, milan's school of design, is a hub for creativity and innovation
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'istituto marangoni is an important starting point for anyone who aspires to a future in the world of design, anyone with a curious, enthusiastic spirit who wants the very best »
'istituto marangoni is an important starting point for anyone who aspires to a future in the world of design, anyone with a curious, enthusiastic spirit who wants the very best education.'
LEGOs star in turkish airlines' new in-flight safety video
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this is a safety video you'll actually want to watch.
this is a safety video you'll actually want to watch.
this wearable notepad keeps your last-minute memos handy
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japanese design studio kenma found that there was a significant need for the design of a wearable that could also serve as an impromptu notepad.
japanese design studio kenma found that there was a significant need for the design of a wearable that could also serve as an impromptu notepad.
bundook designs 'nocturnal beasts', street furniture shaped like magical creatures
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he collection can produce heat and light, as well as function as loudspeakers, without using electricity.
he collection can produce heat and light, as well as function as loudspeakers, without using electricity.
panGenerator's apparatum composes sounds via digital graphic score
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the device comprises analog sound generators, based on magnetic tape and optical components.
the device comprises analog sound generators, based on magnetic tape and optical components.
