designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.
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biomaterials (44)
each flower is made using balloon twisting or sculpting, where long, thin modelling inflatable are folded and locked into shapes.
connections: +290
bike design (641)
building on an earlier two-ball model, the creator chops the rear ball to make way for a single-ball system.
connections: +1720
suitable for bike lanes, the vehicle has a fully enclosed frame shaped for low-air resistance so riders need less effort to move forward.
connections: +1660
mushroom mycelium (54)
designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.
the debut features two pieces, the tripodal chair and the torii table, that rely on hand-polished stainless-steel frameworks.
wood and timber architecture and design (1399)
during construction, builders temporarily relocated the site’s large boulders and later returned them to their original positions.
the design follows proportional rules derived from the golden section and the logarithmic spiral associated with the nautilus fossil.
insects (40)
EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
the sculptural shelter naturally breaks down over time, returning nutrients to the soil.
connections: +210
personal technology (200)
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
designed by vladimir dubrovin, the concept project imagines bringing back the CD feel to digital tracks.
connections: +200
wearable technology (320)
EntoPedia reframes insect collecting as documentation and learning.
named revoice, the device was created to help the patients communicate in a more natural way without surgery or brain implants.
connections: +580
camera design (251)
sized at 35mm, the film cartridge can fit into a pocket, small bag, or even hang as an accessory.
connections: +550
made by studio seven, the device resembles a toy but is actually functional and can capture images and videos in low resolution.
flower and leaf art (181)
drawing on the historic technique of french beaded flowers, henri purnell hand-builds each stem, petal, and leaf through delicate wire looping.
connections: +180
each flower is made using balloon twisting or sculpting, where long, thin modelling inflatable are folded and locked into shapes.
connections: +290
architecture in shanghai (258)
the folded steel plate surface forms a gently sloped topography across the stage.
snøhetta references the image of a traditional folding fan, a motif repeated across the project’s interiors and circulation spaces.
street furniture (107)
the pieces work collectively to establish a visual cadence along the street, transforming moments of rest into encounters with form and color.
the yellow finish creates a visual link between the bench and its surroundings.
steel architecture and design (396)
the folded steel plate surface forms a gently sloped topography across the stage.
the polished stainless steel fence developed into a recognizable marker within immigrant neighborhoods, carrying layered cultural and socioeconomic connotations.
smart home technology (125)
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
connections: +790
CES 2026 (10)
a modular device built around a physical keyboard, the case introduces a full QWERTY typing tool that attaches magnetically.
connections: +480
the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
assistive devices (61)
designed to be a companion, the device is meant to live in a home the way a pet does: nearby, responsive, and emotionally present.
already built to operate for its ‘creator edition,’ the device can move either indoor or outdoor without needing any restricted zones.
connections: +790
robots (600)
the project critiques the idea of fixed historical truth, positioning history as perpetually in flux.
the kinetic work is situated within a diorama-concept installation depicting sand terrain and consists of two mechanical devices that act in a cyclical structure.
connections: +670
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