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piero gatti, designer of the iconic sacco 'beanbag' chair dies aged 77

natasha kwok

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carlo riva, pioneering engineer + designer of riva yachts, dies aged 95

nina azzarello

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chinese photographer ren hang dies (1987-2017)

nina azzarello

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john glenn, symbol of the space age, dies aged 95

juliana neira

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japanese designer shigeru uchida dies aged 73

juliana neira

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zaha hadid dies aged 65

philip stevens

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american architect michael graves passes away at age of 80

andrea chin

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kenji ekuan, designer of the kikkoman soy bottle passes away at 85

andrea chin

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graphic designer deborah sussman has died aged 83

andy butler

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graphic designer massimo vignelli has died aged 83

andy butler

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branding pioneer wally olins has died aged 83

andy butler

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pedro ramirez vazquez: father of mexican modern architecture,1919 2013

cat garcia menocal

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paolo soleri: urban architect and philosopher, 1919 - 2013

danny hudson

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

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grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

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

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

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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

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obituaries

hugh hefner dies aged 91: looking back with designboom's exclusive interview

piero gatti, designer of the iconic sacco 'beanbag' chair dies aged 77

carlo riva, pioneering engineer + designer of riva yachts, dies aged 95

chinese photographer ren hang dies (1987-2017)

john glenn, symbol of the space age, dies aged 95

japanese designer shigeru uchida dies aged 73

zaha hadid dies aged 65

american architect michael graves passes away at age of 80

kenji ekuan, designer of the kikkoman soy bottle passes away at 85

graphic designer deborah sussman has died aged 83

graphic designer massimo vignelli has died aged 83

branding pioneer wally olins has died aged 83

pedro ramirez vazquez: father of mexican modern architecture,1919 2013

paolo soleri: urban architect and philosopher, 1919 - 2013

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three ceramic sculptures diffuse distinct fragrances evoking puglia’s landscapes

pedrali converts temporary wooden pavilion into permanent community hub

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silver bead necklace comes with seven ice cubes that sweat, shrink and eventually vanish

zaha hadid's former london headquarters reopens as a public hub for architecture and art

three ceramic sculptures diffuse distinct fragrances evoking puglia’s landscapes

pedrali converts temporary wooden pavilion into permanent community hub

google japan puts gboard on conveyor belts so the keys come to you

silver bead necklace comes with seven ice cubes that sweat, shrink and eventually vanish

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Flip lenticular earrings based on a lenticular multi-view display system

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AWA Carafe : replacement bottle for SodaStream, Aarke and other Carbonators

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

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

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