microlino lite bubble car can be driven by 14 year olds and users without a driver’s license
car company micro unveiled its two-seater microlino lite electric bubble car at the geneva motor show 2024, which also features a rollable sunroof.
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foldable micro explorer e-scooter can roll 3,100 miles per lifespan
another micro-mobility option from the creators of the microlino bubble car.
seven learning modules transform abandoned school courtyard into open-air lab in italy
the modules, exploring how plants can be reproduced besides sowing in the ground, provide analogue experiences for learning.
francesco lipari proposes to top locri church in southern italy with undulating roof
the project is defined by its dramatic canopy that features seven peaks.
TAKT PROJECT engineers packaging solutions by warping paper with UV silk screen printing
programmed paper draws on the mechanism of pine cones, which adjust their scales to open and close in response to humidity.
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT's latest exhibition explores our relationship with raw materials
'material, or ' at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT examines how we assign meaning to raw materials as they become a medium for creation.
lenovo debuts world’s first transparent display laptop with see-through keyboard at MWC
at MWC 2024 in barcelona, the see-through and detachable keyboard of lenovo’s world’s first transparent display laptop doubles as a drawing board for creatives.
lenovo's rollable screens for smartphones & PCs enlarge and shrink in just few seconds
the rollable screens of lenovo are already underway, a complement to their existing foldable and convertible laptops.
05 AM arquitectura fits a renovated townhouse in the historic streets of girona
a 1950s-built structure in girona has become a renovated home as 05 AM arquitectura breathes new life into the historic spanish city.
05 AM arquitectura crafts a bamboo facade for its house in aiguablava, spain
with sliding bamboo facades on both sides, the house completely opens out to the mediterranean sea.
HONOR recreates porsche 911 sports car into foldable smartphone and more at MWC 2024
alongside porsche design smartphones, HONOR unveils AI that learns the users’ behavior, a scratch-resistant screen glass that uses cars’ coating, and more at MWC 2024.
don’t blink, now that HONOR magic 6 phone lets users control apps using only their eyes
during the snapdragon summit 2023, HONOR introduced the eye-tracking interaction for magic 6 smartphone where the users only use their eyes to open and control apps.
4x4 seating collection embraces sustainability and comfort with local eucalyptus
the 4 x 4 seating collection features a minimalist design language and a simple three-piece component system, minimizing material waste while allowing for flexibility.
'technosphere rehousing' flourishes in post-human era amidst the remnants of civilization
for this year's mindcraft project, anny wang and tim soderstrom have created rehousing technosphere, an adaptive environment set in a distant future.
'architecture has to be incomplete': zhu pei's poetic imaginations at aedes berlin
zhu pei highlights the concept of 'incomplete integrity,' advocating for architecture that evolves over time and leaves room for interpretation and adaptation.
imposing inverted arches top studio zhu pei's international conference camp in china
zijing conference camp is an open, porous, and fluid space that explores the balance between nature and architecture.
staggered volumes in love architecture's tokyo residential complex ensure privacy & ample light
renzankyo is characterized by staggered gabled roofs that subtly mimic the surrounding mountain landscape.
black tones unify this japanese temple's ossuary and tree burial facility by love architecture
the white-hued interior of the 12-meter-long tunnel-like ossuary contrasts the exterior's black tones.
hale kiawe: walker warner's hidden gem along the hawaiian coastline
walker warner architects designs a contemporary dwelling amidst lush grasses and lava rock of kailua-kona, hawaii.
nestled on sacred lands, kona village re-opens in hawaii as a sustainable hideaway
after a decade of stillness, the resort designed by walker warner architects and NICOLEHOLLIS embodies the spirit of the island's history and culture.
ISE 2024 breaks attendance record with AI art, star wars director and immersive projections
the 20th anniversary of ISE spotlighted AI, including fully immersive digital installations, inspiring keynote speeches, and tours to barcelona's most iconic venues.
sofia crespo animates casa batlló facade with bio-inspired AI projection mapping artwork
the immersive audiovisual event, blending artificial intelligence with the organic inspirations that fueled gaudí's creations, took place on january 27-28.
meeting gustaf westman — inside the swedish designer's bubbly, curvy, and playful world
read on as westman takes us through his vision that bursts with color, curves, and quirky aesthetics.
formafantasma's reading room invites reflections on ecology at stockholm design week
the installation spans into a 61-meter elliptical space, with 350 meters of textile hung as one continuous, pink saturated curtain.
clay bricks clad vibrant 1980s home in mexico revived by fmt estudio
fmt estudio preserves most walls' original polished concrete finish, uniting the residence's old and new elements.
ribbed concrete surfaces compose fmt estudio's residential project in mexico
a swimming pool courtyard acts as a meeting point between the two main functions while maintaining a notional partition.
net playground + cozy nooks spark curiosity in HIBINOSEKKEI + youji no shiro's XCG nursery
HIBINOSEKKEI + youji no shiro breathed new life into an old warehouse in guangzhou, china, transforming it into a vibrant nursery school.
permeable vertical louver envelops HIBINOSEKKEI + youji no shiro's RJ nursery in japan
the design is based on the concept of ‘cultivating imagination and the hometown love', reviving the feeling of community and togetherness.
studio modijefsky revives dilapidated cinema as all-day brasserie in the netherlands
the space pays homage to the building's rich history as a convent, school, and laboratory, featuring elements like cloisters, wimples, chemistry sets, and cinematic glamour.
in conversation with studio modijefsky: 'good spaces are great settings for new memories'
take a deep dive into hospitality design as studio modijefsky founder, esther stam, unpacks the art of creating memorable spaces.
casa perla negra: salagnac arquitectos' breezy home in costa rica's coastal canopy
the recently completed casa perla negra stands amongst the lush forests of puerto carrillo, costa rica with design by salagnac arquitectos.
salagnac arquitectos invites traveling surfers to explore costa rica's nomadic hotel
the hotel is sited along a coastal road leading to costa rica's guiones beach, a small but popular surf destination.
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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
