Sep 09, 2025anish kapoor’s station in naples opens with a swelling entrance of corten steel, referencing 'dante’s mythical entrance to the inferno.'
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anish kapoor (39)
Sep 09, 2025
Sep 08, 2025originally created in 2013 in the aftermath of the fukushima earthquake, this inflatable structure was designed as a symbol of hope.
sculpture (524)
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 16, 2026'I believe in fantasy and fun and imagination': the artist on activating public spaces, participation and gathering as an act of optimism.
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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iPhone (123)
Dec 03, 2025a multipurpose accessory, the embedded gadget is powered by AI and can also record audios and translate them into texts on its own.
available in two versions, short and long, and in a wide spectrum of colors, the limited-edition collaboration recalls the brand’s signature pleats.
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apple (196)
Mar 17, 2026partly designed from nostalgia, the device comes with studs that double as a media control knob and a wireless charger for an apple watch or airpods.
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available in two versions, short and long, and in a wide spectrum of colors, the limited-edition collaboration recalls the brand’s signature pleats.
connections: +450
luggage design (49)
Sep 09, 2025reductio ad lermaense bag collection illustrates the gradual disappearance of the wetland due to industrial pollution and water extraction.
connections: 93
May 07, 2025organic forms and reflective surfaces define the showroom's futuristic atmosphere.
biomaterials (44)
Mar 15, 2026the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
Mar 05, 2026designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.
electric automobiles (711)
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.
Feb 11, 2026equipped with a versatile three-in-one system, the modular concept vehicle allows the driver to remove the roof, windshield, and windows.
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hyundai (47)
Jan 22, 2026using a solar panel built into the pop-up roof, it can collect energy and produce enough electricity to help run itself as well as some appliances.
Nov 26, 2025the vehicle’s silhouette shows steep approach and departure angles, allowing it to move over rocks or slopes without touching the front or rear ends.
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IKEA (119)
Mar 03, 2026using two AAA batteries, the lightbulb-shaped device has no wires, no plugs, or no need for a mains connection.
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Sep 09, 2025the series spans porcelain plates and cups, candleholders, lighting, and more, offering a playful take on festive tradition.
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gustaf westman (9)
Feb 11, 2026cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone.
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Nov 26, 2025the system is made up of bone-shaped blocks that lock into one another, forming shelving, benches, tables, or sculptural stacks depending on how users configure them.
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architecture in china (2067)
Mar 17, 2026physical remains of industry become a testing ground for how architecture can extend memory and generate new forms of experience.
Mar 17, 2026an elevated timber path creates a new vantage point to observe the adjacent historic bridge.
wood and timber architecture and design (1403)
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 11, 2026the device triggers sounds using small magnetic pieces called beats that users place physically onto a wooden grid.
miniatures (100)
Feb 14, 2026sized at 35mm, the film cartridge can fit into a pocket, small bag, or even hang as an accessory.
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built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
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