step inside pollinator machine, a giant tulip magnolia installation in shanghai

step inside pollinator machine, a giant tulip magnolia installation in shanghai

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insects

all news and recent projects related to insect art and design

nicolas nielsen designs self-driving HYVE beehive to pollinate cities

HYVE sends a self-driving beehive through the city, carrying pollination between fragmented green spaces.

litterbugs reshapes plastic waste into fragile insect sculptures

Hi, I'm Henk! readers

iridescent insect wings glow in chris perani’s macro portraits series

Chris Perani readers

EntoPedia magnetic camera turns insect encounters into digital specimens without capture

Junfei Teng readers

biodegradable modular nest made of eggshells attracts butterflies to city centers

Jayoung kim readers

anne niemetz's kihikihi electronic insect orchestra composes interactive sound installation

Anne Niemetz readers

maria fernanda cardoso's detailed photos explore the vibrant world of tiny maratus spiders

myrto katsikopoulou

inxect island repurposes oil rig for plastic-filtering ecosystem powered by mealworms

Inxects readers

sabine marcelis’ 3D printed case made of recycled rock collects live insects for bioresearch

matthew burgos

nestincity project builds modular nests for wild bees using cast soil

ברכה readers

bumble bees can 'play' like animals, new study shows

lea zeitoun

‘jabeprode’ cage jails asian hornets for 48 hours until they perish

matthew burgos

'inxect suit' carries plastic-eating mealworm colonies, sheltered by human body heat

Inxects readers

damien hirst dead-fly installation dismantled after PETA complaint

myrto katsikopoulou

multi-purpose bricks with tiny holes provide shelter for solitary bees

myrto katsikopoulou

innovative HIIVE bee home precisely replicates the microclimate of a tree hollow

the shelter enjoys natural insulation, and moisture regulation, keeping bees comfortable and ready to protect themselves from parasites.

myrto katsikopoulou

mesmerizing slow-motion footage captures moths taking flight at 6,000 frames per second

myrto katsikopoulou

mantra's trompe l’oeil murals transform buildings into larger-than-life butterfly display cases

sofia lekka angelopoulou

intricate paper insects delivering prescription drugs by merel slootheer

beehero's smart beehives monitor hive health in real-time to provide precision pollination

sofia lekka angelopoulou

'microsculpture' exhibition explores the beauty of insects through detailed photography

Per Olsson readers

delicately embroidered butterflies and other wildlife by emillie ferris

kieron marchese

lenticular illustrations of magical moths illuminate piccalilli restaurant in LA

kieron marchese

world's first bee influencer generates 'buzz' on instagram in bid to save itself

kieron marchese

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

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

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

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

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

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

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

Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces Edition #3 $ 11,618.00 USD deadline: october 12th, 2026

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

Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

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

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

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

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

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

Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces Edition #3 $ 11,618.00 USD deadline: october 12th, 2026

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