deepflight creates a new class of personal water travel with dragon submersible
the submersible offers proprietary technology that monitors and manages critical functions, allowing users to pilot the submarine with minimal training.
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deepflight super falcon hydrobatic craft created by former james bond villain
as the pilot or passenger, one has the freedom to do barrel rolls with dolphins, go inverted and cruise alongside grey whales and sharks, or dive straight down into the abyss for deep sea exploration.
francis kéré provides a place for gathering at the chicago architecture biennial
the scheme broaches two themes that are fundamental to kéré's work: maximizing local resources, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
wage islands installation by ekene ijeoma highlights new york's salary disparity
the terrain is submerged into a box filled with black water, showing which parts of the city have affordable housing in relation to different wage brackets.
brilliant beirut chronicles lebanon's design scene from the 1950s to present day
during dubai design week, the exhibition forms a visual narrative of the significant developmental stages and shifts in design and architecture over the course of seven decades.
aldana ferrer garcia's window module offers 'more sky' to city dwellers
at dubai design week's global grad show, the pratt institute graduate presents an experiment in expanding and rethinking the limits of assumed architectural space.
il hoon roh weaves carbon fibre to give shape to the luno chair + rami bench
the korean designer employs carbon fibre as his chosen medium to form sculptural, visually and physically light furniture pieces.
toyo ito erects rinbu, a bamboo installation at gwangju design biennale
the spiraling bamboo work draws its influences from the nearby sosaewon garden in damyang county, and offers a serene place where the public can quietly sit and contemplate.
interview with andrea maffei on the realization of milan's allianz tower
another phase of milan's vast citylife development has been realized with the completion of the tower after three years of construction.
andrea maffei proposes singular curved roof canopy for cinisi church competition
in addition to the main building, the design comprises a large public square, which allows for external congregation.
arata isozaki + andrea maffei: citylife tower under construction
one of three towers to be constructed in milan's historical trade fair complex, this structure will soon be the tallest in italy, reaching a height of 207 meters upon completion in 2015.
arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati: maranello library now complete
partially below ground, the low-profile structure is enclosed on three sides with a building-height vegetated screen, sealing its contemporary appearance from the historical character of the established urban context.
mighty deck concept by suzuki adds a versatile woodgrain trunk for outdoor fans
the concept accommodates four people and the interior intermixes warm, organic materials with a next generation connective interface.
motobot developed by yamaha sets to challenge motorcycle racers at high speeds
the yamaha R&D department created the ‘motobot’ ver.1 to ride an unmodified motorcycle on a racetrack at more than 200 km/h.
ceren dabag recreates overwhelming big city feelings in LOCK collection
LOCK is a collection of wearable objects designed as a symbol of blockages we all have in today’s modern world.
sandro lominashvili's love lamps series celebrates couples' attachment
each piece is composed of two seemingly separate lights however, closer inspection will indeed show that they are inseparable.
yasunari tsukada organizes community center as two house-like buildings in japan
set within a densely-built neighborhood and characterized as two volumes, the building has been been clad entirely with a dark paneling and is connected by a transparent passageway.
yasunari tsukada design: end...Link beauty salon
despite its narrow shape, the salon has been divided into individual working areas and manages to maintain an open feel through the minimal use of partitions.
flying feline fur + wildly wagging tongues comprise carli davidson's shake cats series
a varied selection of breeds and ages makes for a host of playful personalities, visible through a stormy spray of spit and stray hairs.
carli davidson captures candid photos of puppies mid-shake
following up on her wildly popular and laughter-inducing series of pet portraits, photographer carli davidson is back with 'shake puppies', a collection of 61 tiny pups candidly caught mid-shake.
HYAD architects builds residence next to historical site in japan
the house stands on a rectangular lot that stretches lengthwise east to west, adjacent to a historical site that has been developed into a peaceful park within a residential area.
HYAD architects build home in world's snowiest region
'house in nakafujishima' is built in the shape of a parallelogram and features beautiful, yet rugged views
maximo riera pays homage to animals with new edition of chair collection
the collection is a limited edition project as each piece is produced in a non-repeatable color code, making them completely unique.
maximo riera manufactures the millennial console collection from ancient trees
reusing debris of millenarian olive tree wood, the individual components are adjusted onto a custom-made metallic structure.
tomas kral references japanese architecture in furniture collection for křehký
focusing on the time spent gathered around a communal table, the pieces espouse a simple, yet distinctive philosophy, formed of both round and rectangular timber components.
ray pendant lamps by tomas kral for petite friture
the series of suspended lights consists of a rolled mesh construction, which when illuminated, creates a unique diffused effect through the lace veil-like voids in the surface.
perrine vigneron uses 3D body scanning technology to create spoon for moustache
the idea behind this piece is the result of a playful creation setting where the designer wanted to literally put herself in the object she produced.
half decade beast exhibition by moustache celebrates 5th anniversary
the exhibition brings together new projects designed by scholten & baijings, formafantasma, bertjan pot, raw-edges, constance guisset, dimitri bahler and jean-baptiste fastrez.
interview with kelly robinson, workplace designer for soundcloud + airbnb
we interview kelly robinson who shares why she thinks an open office plan far outweighs the drawbacks, and what she feels are key components to generating employee satisfaction.
interview with lauren geremia, the designer behind offices for instagram & dropbox
lauren geremia speaks with designboom about how technology has influenced the way she designs office spaces, and what she thinks are key components to generating employee satisfaction in the workplace.
benjamin graindorge reveals fallen tree as sculptural bench for YMER&MALTA
the design sees the branches and trunk of a tree stripped back, transitioning into a seat that expresses the strong, untamed nature and beauty of wood.
bouroullec brothers base their modular kiosk for FIAC in tuileries gardens
for the occasion of the international art fair, the french duo have developed two connected, standalone units as a retail space which can be assembled in three hours.
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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 all competitions
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
