Sep 11, 2015the 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)
Sep 11, 2015
Sep 30, 2014with 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)
Sep 10, 2015the 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
Jul 27, 2014the 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)
Sep 10, 2015this new monograph from unit editions is the first major publication devoted to the entire output of graphic designer lance wyman.
connections: 15
Dec 05, 2014unit are back with manuals 2 [unit 18], a second compendium of rare and iconic standards manuals.
connections: +260
lance wyman (5)
Oct 25, 2014photo report of the exhibition 'coming and going - lance wyman - urban icons' currently on show at MUAC, mexico city.
connections: +250
Oct 14, 2014'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)
Sep 10, 2015designed 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
Aug 25, 2014the 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)
Sep 09, 2015el ultimo grito tells designboom about their recent residency at the ICA studio that explored the intersection of progressive outlines of future cities.
connections: 10
Jun 16, 2014rosario hurtado and roberto feo are the post disciplinary studio el ultimo grito.
connections: 10
nikolay polissky (2)
Sep 03, 2015recycled 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
Jul 26, 2013a massive structure made from interwoven birch twigs revitalizes a small village in rural russia.
connections: 2
INDEX: award 2015 (11)
Sep 02, 2015the 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
Aug 29, 2015with 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)
Sep 01, 2015divided into four sections, yuhang's design library is a peaceful hub referencing the history in traditional chinese materials and crafts.
connections: +2420
Dec 09, 2013'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)
Aug 31, 2015a desired tension is expressed primarily by the geometry of the volumes whose pleated façades reinforce their pavilion-like nature.
Feb 05, 2015rimmed 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)
Aug 31, 2015the mexican practice were tasked with creating an intimate and comfortable space for both the containment and enjoyment of literature.
Jul 20, 2015the 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)
Aug 31, 2015'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
Jan 31, 2013easy to disassemble, the modular shelving unit is comprised out of a framework and fold-able shelving compartments.
connections: 3
studio brichetziegler (5)
Aug 31, 2015each 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
Dec 24, 2013the 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)
Aug 29, 2015the spherical lanterns were derived from the building's roots; which was originally built to store mines in the early 20th century.
connections: 4
Aug 26, 2015branch 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)
Aug 24, 2015combining traditional japanese aesthetics with contemporary elements, the property consists of five connected house-shaped volumes which protrude at different angles.
connections: +1750
Aug 24, 2015characterized 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)
Aug 24, 2015the 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
Dec 11, 2012a machine consisting of four vessels is used to produce dripped porcelain cups.
connections: 4
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