todd bracher designs humanscale path office chair to fit like 3-piece suit
humanscale takes a new path for workplace design.
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todd bracher designs an optically optimized, glare-free LED pendant
the objective is to control 100% of the photons and deliver them away from the eye, and position them with precision and nuance toward the pendant’s purpose.
luceplan’s koinè by mandalaki: elegance & purity of forms for a new lighting scenario
for 2022, koinè's technology expands as the decorative cone becomes a cap in 60% recycled felt that reduces the resonance of sound waves, permitting acoustic comfort.
luceplan hybridizes living spaces with extended outdoor lighting collections
their icons of light include portable, rechargeable designs by daniel rybakken, alessandro zambelli and meneghello paolelli associati.
VSHD's new, temple-like eatery in dubai echoes underground japanese sushi bars
coated in in a dense gray clay texture, the dimly-lit restaurant welcomes guests into a secretive ambiance.
VSHD designs coffee shop in dubai with blocks of monolithic stone
the interior hosts solid blocks of marble which introduce a dreamy and raw language to the light and airy space.
in conversation with pico velasquez on architecting the metaverse
designboom speaks with metaverse visionary pico velasquez at dubai's metaweek to learn more about the future of the digital realm.
global pioneers define the future of the metaverse, web 3.0 & more at metaweek dubai
metaweek defined the most ground-breaking trends for web 3.0 and metaverse development, and discussed the future of digital innovation.
'metavertu' web3 smartphone turns photos & videos into NFTs with one touch
'metavertu' can run its own blockchain node and create NFTs.
vertu V headphones and speakers created alongside bang & olufsen
the vertu V headphones (HP-1V) have been tuned and tested in collaboration with bang & olufsen, as they believe that a good headphone requires a balance between outright audile play and design.
ronan & erwan bouroullec craft tajimi custom tile sculptures in tokyo exhibition
ronan & erwan bouroullec collaborated with tajimi custom tiles to present an installation of multiple vase-like objects.
forestbank is a new type of wood made from tree debris, leaves, seeds and soil
the resulting material showcases patterns and colors that vary depending on the conditions of the forest at the time of harvest.
interview: OPPO and zaha hadid architects explore role of design in tech
design, technology and people combine at the V&A museum during london design festival 2022.
zena holloway launches a collection of bio-designs grown entirely from grass root
the project explores the promising possibility of root-grown textiles and imagines a future where fashion is sustainable and compostable.
studio odile decq completes a 'green pavilion' greenhouse in paris
functioning as a small greenhouse, the 'green pavilion' occupies the jardin des tuileries in paris.
odile decq announces completion of antares tower in barcelona
world-renowned french architect odile decq has announced the completion of the much anticipated antares barcelona.
lakehouse in austria by steiner architecture f/f binds post-modern and japanese design
steiner architecture f/f design a modern villa + folly residence in zell lake, austria.
steiner architecture f/f completes cult pit stop pavilion in icy austria
setting against the icy landscape, the project takes shape as an outdoor pop-up living room, straight out of a cult movie.
daughter of john delorean to produce gull-winged 'model-JZD' in the name of her father
the new delorean car, named model-JZD, will run under the supervision of kat delorean, the daughter of john delorean.
take a first look at the all-new DeLorean alpha5 EV
more than four decades after its debut, DeLorean motor company has partially unveiled the alpha5, an electric new iteration of the vehicle.
iwan baan's 'from las vegas to rome' reinterprets venturi & scott brown's iconic book
the photography exhibition at explores the dialog between the two cities through the iconic style of iwan baan.
new map celebrates london's postmodern heritage, highlighting works by robert venturi
the map features iconic buildings designed by world-renowned firms, including robert venturi and denise scott brown, james stirling, john outram, and CZWG.
duffy london releases new, streamlined edition of its acclaimed abyss horizon table
duffy london casts an eye downwards with a new abyss coffee table floating effortlessly above free space.
duffy london 3D prints free-flowing 'dune' table using black quartz sand
the result is a thought-provoking, visual statement piece that truly captivates the essence of the desert with its incredible fluidity and movement.
ripple-shaped family house in indonesia adapts to feng shui for optimal living
cantilevered residence by rdma designs splits functions gradually into 3 levels.
hundreds of discarded metal buttons ornament private villa in indonesia
architectural studio rdma designs build a complex of luxurious wooden villas in Indonesia.
DIA's interactive exhibit weaves a journey through papenburg's maritime history
DIA expresses the city's history through glimpses of modern expression, with AR exhibits and steel and glass interventions.
minimalistic house in southern germany by DIA merges natural and man-made
the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
kengo kuma's kintsugi sculpture encases rare 48-year dalmore whisky
kengo kuma's kintsugi sculpture mirrors aging of architecture and whisky with the rare dalmore luminary no.1 2022 edition.
jaguar I-pace drive: scottish grand tour of design, art and whisky
An electrified journey reflecting Jaguar’s ongoing mission to balance tradition with contemporary.
KFC brainwave bucket helmet challenges people to experience the power of comfort food
the chicken bucket-shaped and brainwave-measuring helmet invites stressed hong kongers to put their worries aside.
KFC and russian 3D bioprinting firm to lab-produce the chicken 'meat of the future'
the firm is developing additive bioprinting technology using chicken cells and plant material, allowing it to reproduce the taste and texture of chicken meat almost without involving animals in the process.
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 all competitions
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: october 18th, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
