nendo expands alias okome collection with bed design at IMM cologne 2018
influenced by the shape of water-smoothed pebbles but as soft as a cloud, nendo adds a bed design to the alias 'okome' furniture collection.
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nendo presents alias 'okome' furniture at orgatec 2016
designed by japanese studio nendo, the dynamic and flexible alias ‘okome’ furniture system references the natural form of pebbles smoothed by water.
takafumi nemoto plants bonsai-style knitted fragrance sticks
enriched in japanese tradition, takafumi nemoto presents knitted fragrance sticks, arranged as bonsai trees, at IMM cologne 2018.
ambiente 2017: janice kirkpatrick talks providence & provenance exhibition
at the ambiente 2017 fair, we interviewed graven images' co-founders janice kirkpatrick and ross hunter, who provided greater insights into the design and curation processes of the 'providence & provenance' exhibition.
HDD's yurt-like visitor center blends into the vast landscape of mongolian grasslands
the extended windows become the main framing towards the vast landscape of the inner mongolian grasslands, having different views to the wildlife, rivers and mountains.
HDD integrates chinese garden design into an ultra-compact apartment in shanghai
the architect has deconstructed chinese garden elements from 2D to 3D layers, creating a dynamic and surreal experience in this small triple-floor-height apartment.
japan GOOD DESIGN award 2017 receives increase in uniquely innovative projects
the GOOD DESIGN award 2017 has witnessed an increase in participants, diversity of professions and projects, and the submissions of truly innovative designs.
ultra-satisfying peelable paint, belay receives the 2017 japan good design award
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 builds a 'cabinet of curiosities' based on an ettore sottsass illustration
the building is dark, rough and introverted, lacking an explicit function except for being a piece of monumental architecture.
2A+P/A + salottobuono: riti planetari
a slow procession of open portals render the visiting public as the true protagonists of the personal and collective experience.
sunflower is the $8,000 robotic umbrella, music player and security camera that follows the sun
as the world’s first autonomous robotic shade, the shadecraft ‘sunflower’ enhances internet of things to deliver a smart home ecosystem for the outdoors.
dell latitude 7285 is the world's first laptop to support wireless charging
the laptop is equipped with WiTricity’s magnetic resonance wireless technology that allows charging by just placing it on the pad.
edwards moore creates mirror mobile bars that adapt to their surroundings like chameleons
the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
'notel' hosts guests in chrome airstream trailers on top of a melbourne parking lot
guests are greeted by six, shining chrome trailers set against a colorful mural by artist ash keating.
yu momoeda uses fractal geometries to create tree-inspired chapel in japan
'we tried to connect the activity of the chapel to the natural surroundings seamlessly,' explains the architect.
simpsonhaugh weaves bronze mesh ceiling through queen elisabeth concert hall in antwerp
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.
interview with architect rachel haugh of simpsonhaugh and partners
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.
designboom's TECH predictions for 2018: future of retail
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.
designboom's TECH predictions for 2018: autonomous vehicles
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.
idyllic residences in great australian landscapes by peter stutchbury
for over 30 years, australian architect peter stutchbury has created environmentally attuned buildings, as magnificent as the landscapes they are situated in.
peter stutchbury architecture: contour house
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.
RED STAR DESIGN AWARD best of 2017
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.
RED STAR DESIGN AWARD 2015 acknowledges the best in chinese product design
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.
changing planet and changing habitat. sandra piesik asks, what next?
the exclusive essay examines themes of waste utilization, building for hurricanes, and raising awareness of cultural identity.
HABITAT: new book explores vernacular architecture for a changing planet
rather than by geographic location, the publication is organized into five major climate zones, covering polar, temperate, tropical, desert, and continental climates.
lindsey adelman debuts delicate illuminated mobiles inspired by artifacts at design miami/
'the edge of what we know' features a delicate arrangement of mysterious, alluring, and unexpected curiosities.
miami design district's palm trees get dressed up in tinsel during art week
the use of tinsel recalls the archetypal aesthetic of winter, and brings a german decorating tradition to an american beach town.
tom sachs debuts deconstructed furniture at design miami/ for salon 94
the series includes a side chair (with and without arms), lounge chair, and several tables in various sizes.
COS X studio swine bring blossoming 'new spring' to sunny miami beach
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 reader submissions of 2017 - design projects
from a personal space helmet to a machine that irons your clothes, we highlight 10 product design projects from our reader submissions of 2017.
TOP 10 videos of 2017
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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The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
