Mar 16, 2026'I believe in fantasy and fun and imagination': the artist on activating public spaces, participation and gathering as an act of optimism.
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sculpture (524)
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 14, 2026dubbed the austrian power giants, these electricity structures are molded depending on the fauna representing the state.
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retail interiors (828)
Mar 13, 2026burl wood, velvet, and patterned textiles define the store’s interior language.
Mar 08, 2026blumarine opens a new, NM3-designed boutique in milan with spaces defined by travertine, pink corridors, and mirrored changing rooms.
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gentle monster (11)
Sep 10, 2025inside the multi-story building, visitors encounter max siedentopf’s more is more, sunshine the dachshund, and the nudake teahouse, among others.
Sep 09, 2024set in water plaza, shenzhen mixc world, the eyewear brand lives up to its name when it opens its store in shenzhen, china, with towering sculptures.
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flying flea (4)
Sep 10, 2025among the highlights was mattia biagi's masterclass on the art bike motototem, materials, and the collaborative spirit behind flying flea’s city+ electric mobility.
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Sep 05, 2025highlights include the motototem art bike by mattia biagi, student-led installations, and discussions on design, culture, and mobility.
electric motorcycle and scooter design (362)
as the children get older and taller, so does the two-wheeler, thanks to its modular components.
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Dec 24, 2025from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
ceramic art and design (249)
Mar 16, 2026approaching ceramics as a theoretical tool, the artist uses clay, color and pattern to model alternative ways of imagining growth and change.
Mar 09, 2026unveiled at the 2026 matter and shape fair in paris between march 6th and 9th, the lighting design can be stacked together to form a wall or build a chair.
gabriel chaile (2)
Sep 10, 2025artist gabriel chaile’s NYC solo exhibition debuts new adobe sculptures which blend ancestral forms with protest imagery.
Apr 24, 2022five anthropomorphic sculpture-ovens portray members of the artist's family, depicting nourishment and community.
exhibitions (196)
Mar 17, 2026on view until april 18th, 2026, the exhibition presents 'new life', a series of star-like sculptures made from lemon trees cut to regrow.
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Mar 16, 2026approaching ceramics as a theoretical tool, the artist uses clay, color and pattern to model alternative ways of imagining growth and change.
artificial intelligence (509)
Mar 16, 2026community observations are translated into prompts for design generation.
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Mar 03, 2026ripple-like distortions prevent stable reflections within the enclosure.
uber (19)
Mar 13, 2026a look inside the cabin shows that it can sit up to two passengers and in front of them lies a centered horizontal digital screen for navigation.
Sep 10, 2025uber and momenta have announced at IAA mobility 2025 that they’re set to test AI-driven autonomous taxis in munich starting in 2026.
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driverless cars (172)
Jan 09, 2026the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
Oct 30, 2025on view at japan mobilty show 2025, the prototype is part of toyota’s mobility for all project, which aims to create vehicles that can transport anyone, regardless of age or ability.
car design (1019)
Mar 17, 2026nissan, in collaboration with designboom, announces 11 finalists of elevate all-new nissan MICRA: an international design competition.
Mar 13, 2026a look inside the cabin shows that it can sit up to two passengers and in front of them lies a centered horizontal digital screen for navigation.
set design (42)
Mar 17, 2026all these sets are built from the same spirit of colors and perspectives that run through the artist’s paintings, allowing the actors to perform within his artworks.
connections: +810
Mar 13, 2026burl wood, velvet, and patterned textiles define the store’s interior language.
steel architecture and design (401)
Mar 17, 2026a six-by-two-meter steel track sets wooden balls in motion across rotating segments, each marking a moment in the movement of water on earth.
Mar 12, 2026designed by car designer and watchmaker jiro katayama, the timepiece design has a rotating disk on the dial, which works as a jumping hour indicator.
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architecture in italy (663)
Mar 11, 2026opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design.
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Mar 09, 2026aacm – atelier architettura chinello morandi designs ekadea studio as a counterpoint to milan’s urban dynamism, using shadow and ritual as architectural tools.
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