OPPO ColorOS 13 brings splash of nature-inspired design to smartphones

OPPO ColorOS 13 brings splash of nature-inspired design to smartphones

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interviews

designboom interviews the world's top architects, artists, designers, curators, and innovators. discover our in-depth conversations delving into the minds and creative processes of the leading protagonists in the field, and don't miss our filmed video interviews from the early 2000s: treasures on tape from the designboom archives.

interview with kory bieg on text-to-image generators & the future of AI in design

meet SOULS, the interactive NFT collectibles that dance and sing by SiA and david oreilly

sofia lekka angelopoulou

harvest in architecture: interview with SUEP. on their exhibition at TOTO GALLERY·MA

dassault systemes exemplifies eco-design with e-flow air purifier-plus-chandelier

interview: on xavier hufkens' newly expanded flagship gallery in brussels

lea zeitoun

interview: MINI Concept Aceman crossover EV debuts new design language

hospitality + creativity come together within vibrant smart POSThome interior in milan

myrto katsikopoulou

interview: mike meiré tells tales of neo collective future at House of BMW

michael anastassiades' superfan brings a breath of fresh air for kettal

eirini ilia

formafantasma designs immersive drinking experience for X MUSE vodka flagship store

myrto katsikopoulou

interview: bentley home inaugurates milan atelier with two furniture collections

interview: eugeni quitllet reinterprets parisian garden chairs with pedrali souvenir

interview: refik anadol and hans ulrich obrist on 'NFTs and public art' at NFT ART DAY ZRH

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kevin abosch on how blockchain technology is reshaping the art world at NFT ART DAY ZRH

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NFT ART DAY ZRH: interview with the team behind switzerland's new crypto art conference

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take a closer look at museum reinhard ernst's construction process by maki and associates

christina petridou

tatiana bilbao reflects on architecture & togetherness at 'en común' exhibition at aedes berlin

christina petridou

peter gluck on designing 'california house' and why architects need to get back on site

lynne myers

interview with julian bedel of fueguia 1833 ahead of his DAAily bar talk during milan design week

matthew burgos

marguerite humeau on 'migrations', her sculptural sea creatures at the venice art biennale

sofia lekka angelopoulou

The Concours Club: DMAC Architecture & Interiors designs first auto resort in Miami

watch: formafantasma on the exhibition design of the 2022 venice art biennale

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iconic japanese artist Mr. on bridging otaku subculture and fine art at lehmann maupin

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interview: iwan baan's photography series shines light on sub-saharan architecture

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undulating plywood layers form stratum parametric public seating sculpture

mirrored acrylic skin dissolves cube pavilion into its surroundings in mexico

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sardinian school wraps in perforated aluminum facade to enclose flexible agorà

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from laboratory waste to art, discarded research prototypes transform into sculptural objects

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tob.studio’s timber bike station in germany resembles stacked log pile

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events guide

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom's event guide is your go-to for discovering must-visit events in design, architecture, and art. it lists upcoming exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and workshops.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

Nari Ward: Until That Day

Hydra, Greece 23 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2027

TURANDOT: To the Daughters of the East

Venice, Italy 09 May – 31 Oct 2026

5 Chome 4-1 Ginza, Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan 11 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

Amoako Boafo: It doesn’t have to always make sense

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

The Island

Milan, Italy 04 Dec 2025 – 30 Oct 2026

The Antwerp Six

Antwerp, Belgium 28 Mar 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You

New York City, USA 18 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027

Alien Terrain

Trondheim, Norway 25 Jun 2026 – 01 Mar 2027

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competitions

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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courses

Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026

Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026