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materials on designboom include eco-friendly, sustainable inventions using natural sources such as mushroom mycelium, algae and rice. in addition, you will find innovative alternatives to commonly used materials like plastic, concrete and steel that often recycle existing elements. last, here we feature high-tech materials with novel properties such as being stronger than steel and light as plastic, or having the ability to change color with pressure.
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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026
Iceland Smokehouse deadline: september 6th, 2027
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 all competitions