CEDIT's compatta collection tells story of ancient rammed earth technique & technology
for compatta, designer federico peri rediscovers the age-old technique of pisé and merges it with high-end technology.
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CEDIT - ceramiche d'italia's stoneware shaped by five guiding values
an intense dialog between craftsmanship and technology, past and future defines the DNA of CEDIT - ceramiche d'italia.
matteo cainer's cinematic-inspired renovation of a victorian home takes shape in colorado
the project was designed to capture the essence of the cinematic experience.
matteo cainer's proposed retreat in sicily reveals blooming pergola inspired by citrus groves
the 2,800 sqm proposal envisions the restoration of traditional sicilian farmhouses into a tranquil getaway for soft tourism.
dieter rams questions thoughtless design in provocative milan exhibition at ADI
the exhibit showcases an array of products designed by rams with the goal of provoking thought in visitors about the impact of contemporary design on society.
braun prize 2021 competition calls for good designs that shape tomorrow
the braun prize 2021 asks young, up-and-coming designers and inventors to explore good design to address and ‘shape tomorrow’.
what would a rule-free world for street artists, regardless of scale, safety or access, look like?
joseph ford's latest project envisions a world where street art has no limits.
joseph ford + nina dodd's 'invisible jumpers' are documented in a newly published book
the meticulously-knitted sweaters are carefully composed and documented to seemingly disappear into their surroundings.
warner bros. logo gets a thicker, bolder, and sharper look from chermayeff & geismar & haviv
for the revamped shield logo, the brand architecture retains the iconic emblem’s look while accentuating and sharpening its details.
dress code celebrates chermayeff & geismar’s 60 years of logos
chermayeff & geismar are behind the logos for NBC, chase, PBS, showtime, pan AM, univision, national geographic, NYU, the EPA, MoMA, among many others.
piles of oversized skulls and hyper-realistic men will show at ron mueck's paris exhibition
the show will feature the monumental installation 'mass' which comprises a pile of one hundred oversized human skulls.
fondation cartier & formafantasma explore the meaning of the unknown in 'mondo reale'
‘mondo meale’ (meaning ‘real world’) showcases the works of seventeen international contemporary artists at triennale milano.
vibrant stone tiles adorn PRODUCTORA + esrawe studio's hotel in mexico
the hotel's skin displays a range of purple hues, typical of the local stone, creating a dynamic contrast with the natural surroundings.
PRODUCTORA's bright blue residential complex responds to new housing needs in denver
the distinctive structures are designed to cater to a great variety of lifestyles, offering low-cost accommodation for small households.
interview: lasvit floats crystal cloud of light above milan design week 2023 visitors
designed by maxim velčovský , cloud looks up at the sky and stars as an ever-present source of inspiration, connecting humanity across the globe.
explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023
designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.
explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023
designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.
yabu pushelberg designs the first-ever super boutique hotel the londoner
in the UK capital’s theater district, it hits the perfect pitch that the londoner hotel in leicester square was designed by yabu pushelberg as an ode to the art of performance.
antrax IT's collection picks the company's most distinct designer radiators
designers like daniel libeskind, piero lissoni, matteo thun, antonio rodriguez, marc sadler, rodolfo dordoni and victor vasilev sign some of antrax IT's most acclaimed radiators.
marc sadler packs the kitchen in a suitcase with portable cookstation for FPM
the cookstation sets to sort your last minute cravings for tea in the desert, or a spontaneous midnight picnic for two in the great outdoors.
explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023
designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.
foster + partners collaborates with artemide to create IXA lamp for milan design week
the IXA lamp takes shape with an 'inherent dynamism' which lends to a diverse range of configurations.
slamp and montblanc craft sensual and technology-rich writing lamp
during milan design week 2017, slamp and montblanc discuss their writing lamp, 'overlay', and how its light acts upon the interaction between the innovative magnetic rest and any montblanc writing instrument.
doriana + massimiliano fuksas layer chantal light for slamp
the collection of orange, blue and white hanging luminaires is born from the challenge of wanting to transform a two-dimensional element into a series of endlessly, multiplying volumes.
explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023
designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023.
alfresco living spaces: ethimo's outdoor furniture connects people and nature
beneath canopies of comfort and atop meadows of soft cushions, creations from marco lavit, ludovica + roberto palomba and patrick norguet find a harmony between users and the environment.
imperfect beauty distinguishes natuzzi argo collection by paola navone
‘I believe people want to come home to find a super soft sofa,’ states paola navone in the seventh film of natuzzi's the circle of harmony series.
exotic landscapes shape ethimo rafael collection by paola navone
the ethimo ‘rafael’ collection's armchair, day bed and tables are unusual, special and, above all else, natural in form and materials.
'tsuginote tea house': reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology
designed by nicholas préaud and kei atsumi, the pavilion features over 900 3D-printed and double-curved pieces, assembled without any glue or metal fittings.
interview: nicholas préaud and charlotte taylor set out to bring digital 'casa atibaia' to life
upon the release of casa atibaia’s first video trailer, we speak with the two designers about their vision for the future, and the web3 tools they are employing to bring the digital house to life.
cao fei's 'duotopia' delves into the metaverse and virtual reality at sprüth magers berlin
fei creates a dialogue between the real and fantastical, questioning the boundaries between the two worlds.
cao fei artist studio visit in a former movie theatre in beijing
on a trip to beijing for the reveal of BMW art car #18 designed by cao fei, designboom toured the artist’s studio located in a former movie theater.
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competitions 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
