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designboom deep dive

designboom deep dive is a curated series of research-based features that investigate relevant topics, trends, and phenomena across art, architecture, design, and technology.

architecture

how superstudio turned utopia into a method of architectural critique

looking at superstudio’s radical projects, designboom traces how utopian speculation became a tool for questioning architecture.

thomai tsimpou

architecture

inside albania's creative construction boom, through the eyes of global architects

thomai tsimpou

technology

are biodegradable fireworks, light shows and drones the clean alternatives to pyrotechnics?

matthew burgos

architecture

quirky and sculptural retail facades: a global tour

thomai tsimpou

architecture

building with snow and ice: ephemeral art and architecture for sub-zero temperatures

myrto katsikopoulou

architecture

why and how fashion's biggest names expand into architecture and real estate

thomai tsimpou

technology

3D printed salmon, pasta and dessert: inside the future of food with software-made meals

matthew burgos

design

severance: a closer look into the mid-century, brutalist, and retro-futuristic universe of lumon

thomai tsimpou

technology

50 years of BMW art cars: look back at iconic models by andy warhol, jeff koons and more

matthew burgos

technology

from barbie flip phone to LEGO polaroid camera, retro designs stir nostalgia in modern tech

matthew burgos

architecture

from megalopolis to the brutalist, architects are taking over the silver screen this fall

lea zeitoun

art

case study: how andrés reisinger brought his digital ‘take over’ series to the physical realm

lea zeitoun

technology

from summer puffer jacket to glowing hat, reactive materials give clothing new properties

matthew burgos

design

barbie mania, or how warner bros' creative marketing campaign painted the whole world pink

matthew burgos

architecture

from glastonbury to the venice biennale: exploring mycelium's architectural potential

lea zeitoun

technology

with the first car certified to fly, are eVTOLs about to radically transform air transport?

matthew burgos

design

from samsung to google and now motorola, flip phones are back and smarter than ever

matthew burgos

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architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

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Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

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competitions

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

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

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

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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

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

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

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

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

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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

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

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courses

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

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designboom deep dive

how superstudio turned utopia into a method of architectural critique

inside albania's creative construction boom, through the eyes of global architects

are biodegradable fireworks, light shows and drones the clean alternatives to pyrotechnics?

quirky and sculptural retail facades: a global tour

building with snow and ice: ephemeral art and architecture for sub-zero temperatures

why and how fashion's biggest names expand into architecture and real estate

3D printed salmon, pasta and dessert: inside the future of food with software-made meals

severance: a closer look into the mid-century, brutalist, and retro-futuristic universe of lumon

50 years of BMW art cars: look back at iconic models by andy warhol, jeff koons and more

from barbie flip phone to LEGO polaroid camera, retro designs stir nostalgia in modern tech

from megalopolis to the brutalist, architects are taking over the silver screen this fall

case study: how andrés reisinger brought his digital ‘take over’ series to the physical realm

from summer puffer jacket to glowing hat, reactive materials give clothing new properties

barbie mania, or how warner bros' creative marketing campaign painted the whole world pink

from glastonbury to the venice biennale: exploring mycelium's architectural potential

with the first car certified to fly, are eVTOLs about to radically transform air transport?

from samsung to google and now motorola, flip phones are back and smarter than ever

380,000 LEGO flowers transform shanghai's concrete oil tank into botanical landscape

inside 'la voile', norman foster’s former waterfront home on the french riviera

massimo dutti reincarnates 16th-century palace as rome flagship store

BIG wins 'fountain plaza tirana' competition with building lifted above the public realm

A' design award winners achieve real world impact through graphic design

380,000 LEGO flowers transform shanghai's concrete oil tank into botanical landscape

inside 'la voile', norman foster’s former waterfront home on the french riviera

massimo dutti reincarnates 16th-century palace as rome flagship store

BIG wins 'fountain plaza tirana' competition with building lifted above the public realm

A' design award winners achieve real world impact through graphic design

shop

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

submit, enter, discover