the bone conduction system consists of transducers that emit sound waves perceived by the inner ear, freeing the outer ear to background noise
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studio banana things (4)
with use around the hand, fit to the arm or secured around the elbow, the small cushion is there wherever your head might naturally drop, optimized for snug and convenient rest and relaxation.
connections: 36
lorcan o’herlihy architects (4)
the show examines the relationships between urbanization and water use as placed within the context of the LA river watershed and elysian valley region.
connections: 4
the adaptive re-use project is characterized by its amphitheater stairways, vibrant color palette, and a ceiling-scape covered in hung umbrellas.
connections: +1100
unit editions (10)
this new monograph from unit editions is the first major publication devoted to the entire output of graphic designer lance wyman.
connections: 15
unit are back with manuals 2 [unit 18], a second compendium of rare and iconic standards manuals.
connections: +260
lance wyman (5)
photo report of the exhibition 'coming and going - lance wyman - urban icons' currently on show at MUAC, mexico city.
connections: +250
'a logo can be visual poetry' - designboom recently caught up lance wyman to discuss his specialist subjects, wayfinding and branding.
connections: +450
jarmund/vigsnaes arkitekter (4)
designed for the clients as a place of solitude to focus and work, the annex structure is sited as an intimate space surrounded by greenery and finished with natural materials.
connections: 88
the form of the highly durable structure is determined by the behavior of the region's snow and heavy winds, with no protruding elements.
connections: +200
el ultimo grito (10)
el ultimo grito tells designboom about their recent residency at the ICA studio that explored the intersection of progressive outlines of future cities.
connections: 10
rosario hurtado and roberto feo are the post disciplinary studio el ultimo grito.
connections: 10
nikolay polissky (2)
recycled cut-offs from previous projects have been turned into a rippling wooden sculpture, transforming the former eye-sore building into something of wonder for the small village.
connections: 2
a massive structure made from interwoven birch twigs revitalizes a small village in rural russia.
connections: 2
INDEX: award 2015 (11)
the ocean cleanup array won the 2015 INDEX: award due its potential to address one the largest global challenges and will greatly improve the condition of the earth's greatest natural resource.
connections: 21
with a jury of 13 influential figures from all over the world, the danish award recognized tesla as being an organizations that constantly discusses, evaluates and advocates design to improve life.
connections: +100
pinwu (6)
divided into four sections, yuhang's design library is a peaceful hub referencing the history in traditional chinese materials and crafts.
connections: +2420
'made in hangzhou' goes against the grain and society's obsession with industrial production, reviving the chinese city's history culture and crafts, and bringing life back to these important elements.
connections: +440
FHV architectes / fruehauf henry & viladoms (2)
a desired tension is expressed primarily by the geometry of the volumes whose pleated façades reinforce their pavilion-like nature.
rimmed in dark metal, three floors of residences are wrapped in balconies and look onto surrounding woodland, which reflect off the floor-to-ceiling windows.
connections: 2
anagrama (6)
the mexican practice were tasked with creating an intimate and comfortable space for both the containment and enjoyment of literature.
the retail store in san pedro, monterrey, adapts the classic child's toy for clothing display, decoration, coupled with an equally playful graphic identity.
connections: +1590
etc.etc. studio (3)
'naïve' is a composition of six equal parts that interchangeably function as legs and a backrest that are screwed into a scooped ash seat pan.
connections: 34
easy to disassemble, the modular shelving unit is comprised out of a framework and fold-able shelving compartments.
connections: 3
studio brichetziegler (5)
each handmade piece is composed of a polyurethane textile sandwich that is stiffened by a layer of bamboo cardboard; cut from a pattern, folded into shape and supported by a simple metal structure.
connections: +140
the glass-blown christmas ornament 'sylvestre' references an evening star, crossing the sky he flies through snowy mist, over the top of trees and dives into a dark fir forest.
connections: 5
keha3 (4)
the spherical lanterns were derived from the building's roots; which was originally built to store mines in the early 20th century.
connections: 4
branch lighting from keha3 looks to nature, drawing it shape from the perspective of looking up into the crown of pine trees.
connections: 4
y+M design office (8)
combining traditional japanese aesthetics with contemporary elements, the property consists of five connected house-shaped volumes which protrude at different angles.
connections: +1750
characterized by a three tier structural form and a glass mosaic wall, while inside the distinctive roof there is a light and airy ballet studio with a timber faceted ceiling.
connections: +1750
ariane prin (4)
the range of vessels is formed as a result of combining metal dust -- taken from key cutting and other metalworking workshops across london -- with plaster and jesmonite.
connections: 34
a machine consisting of four vessels is used to produce dripped porcelain cups.
connections: 4
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