design indaba conference speaker erik kessels on the importance of making errors
the dutch creative's goal is to make every piece of work social--something that can engage and become part of a community, rather than just rack up 'likes'.
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fabio novembre, in collaboration with natuzzi, envisions his 'stanze' as a womb
the egg-shaped alcove devours the visitor and then returns them back to the world, reborn and more aware.
philipp aduatz's bathroom furniture series references wave formations
this furniture series concept stems from the visualization of the natural phenomenon of wave formations in water, which sprouts from the interplay of wind, gravity and inertia.
lapo elkann reinterprets kartell’s furniture icons using car wrapping technology
select kartell furniture pieces are wrapped in traditional colors found in automotive nations and worlds, along with fashion patterns such as houndstooth, pinstripe and tartan.
daigo ishii + future-scape architects 'tokyo-lize' six of the world's major cities
the project' explores the idea of 'locality' and asks 'what is the image of a city?' if elements from its environment are replaced with those from an entirely different context.
daigo ishii + future-scape architects orient sliced house of toilet
the seemingly random geometries are informed by the trajectory of travel to international cities and the solar orientation at particular times of local ceremonies and celestial events.
bruit du frigo's kinotour wagon is a mobile cinema which captures everyday scenarios
the portable cinema allows one to see everyday situations as a succession of intertwined moments.
bruit du frigo enriches le paradis vert garden with multi-purpose spaces
after a community-driven design was created, a team of contractors and volunteers cut, assembled, and painted all five multi-purpose units over the course of 10 days.
gabinete de arquitectura constructs monumental brick canopy in asunción, paraguay
the structure forms a versatile space that hovers above a swimming pool, while enclosing a series of sheltered volumes.
solano benítez wins golden lion for best participant at the venice architecture biennale
the installation centers its attention on ‘working with two of the most easily available materials—bricks and unqualified labor— as a way to transform scarcity into abundance.’
tadeas podracky references chinese oil-paper umbrella in bronze collection
the project aims to create a furniture collection which engages both traditional and contemporary chinese culture.
tadeas podracky brings traditional chinese bamboo chair into a contemporary context
the concept sofa resulted in an inexpensive and comfortable seating object that succeeds in the aesthetic and practical demands of modern society.
JP architects sandblasts stone to create triton house's façade in osaka
the distinctive envelope combines lithin sand spray and 1mm-thick stone panels that have been blended together to produce the smooth, marble effect.
JP architects delineates le mistral gift shop with geometric detailing
the base color of the store is navy blue, the signature tone of the company that also provides a stark and refined backdrop to the products on display.
grotesque 'graham' is the only person designed to survive a car crash
artist patricia piccinini and australia's transport accident commission show how an evolved human body could potentially survive road trauma.
the skywhale hot air balloon by patricia piccinini
commissioned for the centenary of canberra, the animated hot-air balloon will fly around australia through-out 2013.
product design center uses elliptical ring in train handle for japanese railways
by combining the improved functionality of the recently discovered elliptical ring with a unity of color and ingenuity in the details, the strap has resulted in a minimalist tool.
keita suzuki's rice bowl revisits ancient japanese standards
the design features five varieties each hand manufactured by a different prefecture of japan.
ineke hans selects prime cuts of meat for chops cutting boards
the collection includes five cutting boards which feature different shapes including steak, salami, sausage, and drumsticks.
the indigestible fleshy sculpture of cao hui
the series depicts everyday objects such as an upholstered armchair, suitcase, jacket and gloves… except hyper-realistically rendered as flesh.
sono architects connects three gabled volumes in slovenian house
‘family villa XL’ is located on the outskirts of a new residential area and has been designed for a large family of seven.
sono architects organizes contemporary slovenian home in a triangular composition
set in the snow covered landscape, the architects uses timber to break up and add texture to the monochromatic family residence.
slinkachu sets miniature scenes across dubai's urban landscape
placed, photographed and left on the street, the tiny cast of characters forms quirky scenes within the urban landscape.
slinkachu frames miniatures within a metropolis for london exhibit
photographed in london over the past year, slinkachu’s latest work draws upon human desire to recreate the natural world within an urban metropolis.
gulfstream G650ER business jet defines luxury and high performance
for the 2016 farnborough international airshow, gulfstream aerospace displayed their fleet of technologically advanced business jets, including the top of the range, 'G650ER'.
airspace by airbus cabin concept: committed to passenger experience
introduced with airbus’ super-widebody ‘A330neo’, cabins offer a more relaxing, attractive and functional environment and optimises the use of cabin space for operators.
present architecture plans cedar-clad house in the hamptons with asymmetric roofline
to comply with strict zoning setbacks, the roof forms as a series of three non-parallel gables that descend toward the southwest corner of the plot.
present architecture proposes a green loop network to clean up waste processing
a series of composting hubs reduce the energy spent and waste produced in waste processing while offering new public parks to the city of new york.
enrique norten plans 300 ashland complex for brooklyn's cultural district
the 32-story building features a 24-hour front desk concierge, a 24-hour gym, and a 29th floor outdoor roof deck designed by james corner field operations.
enrique norten arranges centro university's new campus around a green plaza
located in mexico city, the scheme comprises three interconnected buildings organized around a centrally positioned communal space.
pixel vision is a handmade pocket-sized portable game console rendered in solid walnut by love hultén
built around a system that emulates classic 8-bit portable gaming designs, the wooden console allows you to store over 10,000 games.
louis speaker by paolo cappello for newblack mimics the sound of vintage vinyl records
the design draws upon the iconic gramophone shape through its subtle curved form and inverted valve.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 all competitions
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
