maison&objet's ENJOY theme is in quest for pleasures with audacity, humor & color
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creation as DIALOGUE: modern design meets ancient nagoya crafts at maison&objet 2023
hiroyuki murase from the clothing & home interior brand suzusan opens up about his latest project that explores the synergy between europe & japan, between designer and artisan.
nFrontier's 'inflatable' unfolds from a center console to an ergonomic middle car seat
folded, it reveals a hidden display and transparent storage compartment, while integrated ventilation, heating, and speakers unfolded.
pedal this 3D printed hybrid EV bike by nFrontier for sustainable mobility
no driver's license is required, allowing users to pedal UILA on bike lanes.
from NEOM to red sea project, STUFISH's mirror tunnel celebrates saudi arabia's gigaprojects
the 40-meter long mirrored installation is segmented into seven kaleidoscopic zones, offering a captivating visual representation of saudi arabia's ambitious gigaprojects.
ABBA's temporary, transportable arena hosts the iconic band's virtual reunion tour
inside london's pop-up stadium, the tour brings back the 1970s with ABBA members performing as hologram-like 'digital avatars.'
designboom launches courses platform to connect academia and students
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site-specific installation reversed dunk challenges urban dynamics in berlin
the artwork aims to restore public space, transforming the site into a vibrant, active area.
virgil abloh: echosystems at galerie kreo spotlights the late designer's most recent works
the exhibitin also includes works by designers and artists who have contributed to shaping his style and language over the years.
interview: konstantin grcic shapes measuring jigs into 'transformers' lamps for galerie kreo
the striking pieces are made with unique 'prefabricated' aluminum extrusions, normally used in the construction of auto parts.
archaeologists discover world’s oldest wood structure in zambia, dating back 476,000 years
analysis of the wood suggests that it was deliberately shaped and joined together to form a structure, like a dwelling or a platform.
breaking news: archaeologists unearth ancient fast food snack bar in pompeii
the street food stall resurfaces in its entirety, with scenes of still life, food residues, animal bones and victims of the eruption.
ronald van der meijs’ drop-shaped installation in dutch forest returns tap water to nature
following droughts in the face of climate change, the installation redistributes 130 litres of tap water into the zeist forest.
pond installation by ronald van der meijs uses weather conditions to generate sound
the project will be exhibited at the amstelpark in amsterdam, from august 15 until july 2021.
modern synthesis x GANNI bou bag unveils leather-alternative, bacteria textile at LDF 2023
the companies are jointly working to make this bag commercially available by early 2025.
designboom's guide to london design festival 2023: here's what not to miss
discover the must-see exhibitions, installations, workshops, and cultural events taking place during london design festival 2023.
polestar synergy electric supercar wins polestar design contest at IAA 2023
the electric polestar supercar is a synergy of three designers, forming the hammerhead shark-inspired exterior and single-seat floating interior.
from AR windshields to 3D printed metal, new technologies shape electric cars at IAA 2023
how do key electric cars at the IAA mobility 2023 incorporate augmented reality, expansive display screens and 3D printing to create modern urban vehicles?
from PLP to killa design, here are the virtual pavilions of the first metaverse architecture biennale
transitioning between decentraland and w3rlds, metaverse pavilions by prolific architects explore the future of technology and design.
PLP architecture to sculpt modern workspaces along london's preserved holborn viaduct
the new and sustainable workspaces will mark the gateway to london's 'culture mile.'
Xencelabs gives digital designers natural drawing feel with Pen Display 24
the minimal aesthetic, uncluttered layout, tilting stand, and glare-free screen ensure artists stay in their serene, creative zone.
video games for dogs exist, and joipaw believes they can help them fight dementia
dogs play joipaw’s video games on saliva-proof tablets by touching the screen with their noses or even licking the display.
turn your iPad into an eco-friendly workstation with the MAJEE cork dock
the MAJEE dock lets you get away from the office and reply to those neverending emails on the go.
% arabica's flagship in toronto reveals faceted walls inspired by glacial and rock formations
172 faceted blocks have been meticulously carved from 3,452 layers of stacked gypsum wallboard.
tacklebox contains claus porto's new york store within a freestanding archway
the retail interior for the portuguese beauty and fragrance house pays homage to its home country's architecture.
parley for the oceans recycles christo & jeanne-claude's 'l’arc de triomphe, wrapped'
the 25,000 sqm of silvery blue polypropylene fabric and 3,000 meters of red polypropylene rope are being processed into shading structures.
adidas + parley serve a recycled tennis court on australia's great barrier reef
ahead of the australian open, adidas and parley for the oceans have set up a giant full-size sustainable tennis court in the middle of the great barrier reef.
new wave of yacht interiors brings clear sunroofs & open lounges to cannes yachting festival
take a look at the key yachts at cannes yachting festival 2023 and their latest interior trends from open lounges and extended sea decks to transparent sunroofs.
bluegame’s first multihull motor yacht emerges as catamaran with garage for tender boat
bluegame’s BGM75, the first model in the series, cruises as an unprecedented two-hulled catamaran with designs by piero lissoni and bernardo zuccon.
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competitions 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Underbridge #2 $ 9,290.00 USD deadline: october 19th, 2026 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
