the GOOD DESIGN award 2017 has witnessed an increase in participants, diversity of professions and projects, and the submissions of truly innovative designs.
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g-mark japan GOOD DESIGN award 2017 (5)
winner of the 2017 japan good design award, belay peelable paint was unveiled in japan earlier this week, quickly becoming the most satisfying product in existence.
2A+P/A (5)
the building is dark, rough and introverted, lacking an explicit function except for being a piece of monumental architecture.
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a slow procession of open portals render the visiting public as the true protagonists of the personal and collective experience.
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CES 2017 (21)
as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
the laptop is equipped with WiTricity’s magnetic resonance wireless technology that allows charging by just placing it on the pad.
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edwards moore (5)
the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
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guests are greeted by six, shining chrome trailers set against a colorful mural by artist ash keating.
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yu momoeda (1)
'we tried to connect the activity of the chapel to the natural surroundings seamlessly,' explains the architect.
simpsonhaugh (2)
the complex installation of an acoustically transparent bronze mesh across the ceiling is a detail set to rival some of the best concert halls in the world.
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to find out more about the high-profile projects that the firm is currently working on, designboom spoke with architect rachel haugh, who also discussed a wide range of topics.
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TECH predictions for 2018 (7)
a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? discover the major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2018.
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a look at the year ahead! will it be a good one? discover the major tech trends you'll be working and playing with in 2018.
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peter stutchbury architecture (2)
for over 30 years, australian architect peter stutchbury has created environmentally attuned buildings, as magnificent as the landscapes they are situated in.
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measuring a total of 232 square meters, the house is connected to the landscape in a variety of ways, its relatively compact arrangement informed by the slopping site and encompassing views.
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red star design award (5)
on december 9th, the 2017 china red star design award ceremony was held on the theme of 'design makes life better', at the beijing tianqiao art center.
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the RED STAR DESIGN AWARD recognizes both emerging and established chinese creatives and companies whose endeavours seek to refine and enhance our well-being across a range of product categories.
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sandra piesik (3)
the exclusive essay examines themes of waste utilization, building for hurricanes, and raising awareness of cultural identity.
rather than by geographic location, the publication is organized into five major climate zones, covering polar, temperate, tropical, desert, and continental climates.
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miami art week 2017 (21)
'the edge of what we know' features a delicate arrangement of mysterious, alluring, and unexpected curiosities.
the use of tinsel recalls the archetypal aesthetic of winter, and brings a german decorating tradition to an american beach town.
design miami/ 2017 (11)
the series includes a side chair (with and without arms), lounge chair, and several tables in various sizes.
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the work emits mist-filled blossoms that burst and evaporate upon contact with skin, yet live on temporarily when met with textured fabrics.
TOP 10 lists of 2017 (16)
from a personal space helmet to a machine that irons your clothes, we highlight 10 product design projects from our reader submissions of 2017.
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from a drone’s-eye-view of iceland's stunning scenic landscape, to a robot making music, designboom looks back at the most memorable videos we watched in 2017.
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oiio (2)
next to this, the studio's 'big bend' architectural concept seems tame.
the proposed scheme takes advantage of the city's zoning laws to create a structure with a huge amount of saleable square footage, without worrying about height limits.
2017 LA auto show (9)
the tech hub on wheels is packed with state of the art everything.
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perhaps it's a king, perhaps it's a prince; regardless of its title, the aerodynamic upgrades this time around give the machine nobility on and off the track.
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hagai vered (3)
hagai vered studio designed a new collection of lighting fixtures and furnitures. all made of unique metal and pipe forming technics.
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the lamps explore the tension between the raw outcome of machine-based manufacturing and the delicate antithesis of sensitive human touch.
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