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studioknob reveals click, an interactive light fixture made of rope
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the light turns on once anchored to a metal surface.
the light turns on once anchored to a metal surface.
porky hefer's seating pods take the shape of giant endangered animals
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at design miami/basel 2018, the south african artist is presenting a series of sculptural seats made from eco-friendly and recycled materials.
at design miami/basel 2018, the south african artist is presenting a series of sculptural seats made from eco-friendly and recycled materials.
joel fitzpatrick simulates the northern lights in lower manhattan
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277 5th ave – designed by rafael viñoly – was the stage for the first man-made urban 'northern lights' show.
277 5th ave – designed by rafael viñoly – was the stage for the first man-made urban 'northern lights' show.
designers rethink the skateboard with new york city as an inspiration
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designer skateboards are not exactly a new concept, but seldom are they as funky as this collection by creative innovators in the design industry.
designer skateboards are not exactly a new concept, but seldom are they as funky as this collection by creative innovators in the design industry.
MINI LIVING + freelandbuck's urban cabin offers living quality within 15m2
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continuing its global tour, the MINI LIVING urban cabin is presented at the 2018 LA design festival and in collaboration with local architects freelandbuck.
continuing its global tour, the MINI LIVING urban cabin is presented at the 2018 LA design festival and in collaboration with local architects freelandbuck.
french architect françois jaubert turns trash into eco-friendly surfboards
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with materials like cardboard he just finds around, the artist creates pieces, each of which is handmade and one of its kind.
with materials like cardboard he just finds around, the artist creates pieces, each of which is handmade and one of its kind.
LAND lounge chair by naoto fukasawa feels like sitting in a sports car
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designed for italian company plank, the chair features pure lines and a low seating height.
designed for italian company plank, the chair features pure lines and a low seating height.
LEGO, adidas and olafur eliasson are collaborating with IKEA
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collaborators were unveiled in sweden and welcomed by IKEA poster boy and head of design, marcus engman, who fuelled intrigue into what seemed like a never-ending diverse list »
collaborators were unveiled in sweden and welcomed by IKEA poster boy and head of design, marcus engman, who fuelled intrigue into what seemed like a never-ending diverse list including virgil abloh, a ten-time world champion e-gamer, and unlikely allusion to solange knowles.
PESI redesigns korean traditional wood joints for its cardboard racks collection
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the new piece explores the durability and expandability of cardboard and uses an original joint system recently developed by the brand.
the new piece explores the durability and expandability of cardboard and uses an original joint system recently developed by the brand.
virgil abloh's IKEA collection includes a giant receipt rug and a mona lisa lightbox
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IKEA's head of design, marcus engman, talks designboom through a series of prototype teasers unveiled during IKEA's annual democratic design days event.
IKEA's head of design, marcus engman, talks designboom through a series of prototype teasers unveiled during IKEA's annual democratic design days event.
'32 KM' film follows daan roosegaarde in the making of his largest work to date
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the film, which premiers exclusively on designboom, follows daan roosegaarde and his team in the making of light reflective buildings, energy harvesting kites, and glowing nature »
the film, which premiers exclusively on designboom, follows daan roosegaarde and his team in the making of light reflective buildings, energy harvesting kites, and glowing nature along the 32 kilometer dike in afsluitdijk.
designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
US army researchers are testing a 'third arm' exoskeleton for soldiers
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the lightweight device doesn't need batteries and can evenly distribute the load of a heavy weapon.
the lightweight device doesn't need batteries and can evenly distribute the load of a heavy weapon.
mokumono's locally-produced delta bike takes its cues from the automotive industry
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the bike is produced using automated production methods and just two sheets of metal for the frame.
the bike is produced using automated production methods and just two sheets of metal for the frame.
nendo's watercolour collection mimics paint on paper, bleeding delicate blue hues
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presented at design miami/basel 2018, the series of objects have been envisioned to look as though they were cut and folded by hand, expressing the idea of paper.
presented at design miami/basel 2018, the series of objects have been envisioned to look as though they were cut and folded by hand, expressing the idea of paper.
analogia project creates glassware collection in shapes of mythological creatures
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the rhyton collection includes handblown glass vessels in the shape of animals including snails, hedgehogs, and rams.
the rhyton collection includes handblown glass vessels in the shape of animals including snails, hedgehogs, and rams.
benjamin hubert launches trove, a secure and wearable cryptocurrency wallet
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currently in the prototype stage, the invention is a form of unhackable, unloseable cryptocurrency storage accompanied by a smartphone app, and has been in development for the »
currently in the prototype stage, the invention is a form of unhackable, unloseable cryptocurrency storage accompanied by a smartphone app, and has been in development for the past year.
kollison sets a colorful lighting installation in temporary tunnels of copenhagen airport
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titled 'in transit', the work is meant to prevent the passengers' interaction with the construction sites.
titled 'in transit', the work is meant to prevent the passengers' interaction with the construction sites.
crayola released a 58-piece makeup line and it's nostalgia at its absolute best
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complete with retro packaging and of course every colour of the rainbow - technically 95 shades in this case.
complete with retro packaging and of course every colour of the rainbow - technically 95 shades in this case.
this baking brand bears packaging influenced from the austerity regime in israel
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berlin-based graphic designer and photographer liad shadmi drew from the values of simplicity, functionality and meagerness in the design of a series of packaging for a brand of »
berlin-based graphic designer and photographer liad shadmi drew from the values of simplicity, functionality and meagerness in the design of a series of packaging for a brand of baking products.
whale dies in thailand after eating more than 80 plastic bags
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following a rescue attempt and several days of treatment, an autopsy later revealed a near 18lbs of waste in the creature's stomach.
following a rescue attempt and several days of treatment, an autopsy later revealed a near 18lbs of waste in the creature's stomach.
this pair of sleek mid-top sneakers reveals facts about modern day slavery
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the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
the price tag on the box does not display the price of the shoe, but the price of a slave today, which comes to $90.
origami is an experimental arabic font influenced by the art of paper folding
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the font simulates basic origami folds in a geometric structure that replicates the arabic letterforms.
the font simulates basic origami folds in a geometric structure that replicates the arabic letterforms.
lexus design award 2018: DIGITALAB's generative system links low-tech materials and high-tech processes
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it is possible to create various solutions to choose from that make the best of the cork yarn’s properties, generating new shapes and spaces that connect creativity, »
it is possible to create various solutions to choose from that make the best of the cork yarn’s properties, generating new shapes and spaces that connect creativity, workmanship, technology and innovation.
steelcase's share it collection allows creating both shared and private offices
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comprising 'share it workstation' and 'share it collaborative elements', the collection is meant to solve the problem of dividing spaces for individual and team work.
comprising 'share it workstation' and 'share it collaborative elements', the collection is meant to solve the problem of dividing spaces for individual and team work.
iratzoki & lizaso designs height adjustable egon side table for alki
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the new product completes the collection composed of different complementary elements, such as poufs, coffee tables, and a sofa system.
the new product completes the collection composed of different complementary elements, such as poufs, coffee tables, and a sofa system.
TIME creates its latest magazine cover with the help of 958 drones
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a fleet of intel shooting star drones helped create a magazine cover for TIME as part of its june special issue dedicated to the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles.
a fleet of intel shooting star drones helped create a magazine cover for TIME as part of its june special issue dedicated to the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles.
ADO culture creates a wireframe skeleton of hong kong's former central police station for inaugural exhibition
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the skeleton is completed with neon signboards that offer visitors a glimpse into its long vanished appearance.
the skeleton is completed with neon signboards that offer visitors a glimpse into its long vanished appearance.
