nik bentel's dinner bag sets impromptu tablescape for spontaneous meals on the go
the limited edition leather handbag comes with knife, fork, and porcelain plate.
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nikolas bentel
nikolas bentel is a designer and performance artist based in new york, whos works are popular on designboom for their experimental feature. nikolas bentel tries to approach design and trick the rules by using his body as a tool or even as an object.
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this bright yellow loopy chair by nik bentel is made from common tubular bike racks
the chair allows for a novel construction using the common formal language of the bike rack, while not having to create excess equipment for manufacturing.
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competitions 
Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
