etc.etc. studio assemble naïve chair for emko at maison et objet
'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.
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foldin shelf by etc.etc for emko is a modular storage unit
easy to disassemble, the modular shelving unit is comprised out of a framework and fold-able shelving compartments.
studio brichetziegler shapes bamboo cardboard under the skin lamp by hand
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.
studio brichetziegler presents glass-blown sylvestre ornament
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.
KEHA3 installs lighting mine-field in estonian naval academy
the spherical lanterns were derived from the building's roots; which was originally built to store mines in the early 20th century.
branch street lighting by keha3 imitates crowns of pine trees
branch lighting from keha3 looks to nature, drawing it shape from the perspective of looking up into the crown of pine trees.
y+M design office clads half of stylobate house with timber shingles in rural japan
combining traditional japanese aesthetics with contemporary elements, the property consists of five connected house-shaped volumes which protrude at different angles.
y+M design office caps ballet school with shell-like roof in japan
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.
ariane prin mixes metal dust with plaster + eco-resin to form rust homeware
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.
ariane prin creates dripped porcelain vessels with water cups fountain
a machine consisting of four vessels is used to produce dripped porcelain cups.
jarre addresses food waste by highlighting ancient preservation techniques
entrepreneurs gabrielle falardeau and elyse leclerc have created a system that doesn't use electricity, but employs burying and watering processes to help food last longer.
kitchen ecology exhibition in seoul
ecology is a broad discipline. the greek 'oikos', where ecology is derived from, means 'the home', the place where we live. the micro-cosmos of our kitchen is a good place to start in investigating our habits and relationship with nature.
shadovvs by matt w. moore at 886 geary gallery
the project was undertaken during a 2 month stay in oakland, california, and a 2 week residency within 886 geary gallery.
2015 ‘vectorfunk’ calendar by matt w. moore
matt w. moore sent us photos of his 2015 ‘vectorfunk’ calendar - which features all new 100% custom typographic explorations for each month.
anti-nasty league identity and packaging by TDR
ian anderson of the designer's republic told us more about the identity and packaging created for pop will eat itself's latest album packaging.
the designers republic 'we design the world, people copy us'
a selection the designers republic's work is currently being exhibited at typopassage in romania.
interview with photographer steve mccurry
designboom español spoke with the artist about documentary versus artistic imagery, his focus, creative curiosities, and about the characteristics he believes necessary to be a good photographer.
steve mccurry presents 150 photos for 'oltre lo sguardo' at villa reale di monza
designboom had the opportunity to speak with mccurry about the importance of this exhibition, his overall relationship to the subjects of his portraiture and his recommendations for future generations of young photographers.
how packaging works by johnson banks
johnson banks put together this tongue-in-cheek photo series highlighting the elaborate nature of 'how packaging works'.
interview with michael johnson of johnson banks on the role of graphic design
designboom sits down with the graphic designer and brand consultant to discuss his studio's biggest strength, and what is currently fueling his creative work.
arkiz completes relaxed office space for xiaomi in brazil
working zones are placed in the space's large common area, with smaller auxiliary rooms -- including individual offices and a kitchen -- located adjacently or on the second floor above.
estudio arkiz: amazon research network
a research facility provides indirect surveillance and mobile medical facilities to study and preserve the delicate harmony of the rainforest.
aki inomata forms hermit crab habitat as a japanese wedding chapel
the japanese artist continues her series of 3D-printed, architecturally-influenced hermit crab habitats with 'white chapel', an animal shelter formed in the shape of a wedding site.
aki inomata swaps human hair with her dog to exchange fur coats
after carefully collecting both the fur of cielo the dog and her own locks, the artist gathered, assembled, and hand-wove clothes so that the two would literally be exchanging coats.
DA A lecce is where heavy-duty mechanical industry meets furniture design
designboom visited the DA A factory to witness heavy machinery fabrication blur itself with detailed customizable furniture that was created by welding, bending and finishing.
lorenzo damiani shows in achille castiglioni's studio
italian designer lorenzo damiani is known for infusing an element of surprise into his products.
birds eye view treehouse by noma bar for the ando foundation
the momofuku ando foundation in japan commissioned noma bar to create a treehouse within the woods of their art center in komoro, nagano.
cut the conflict by noma bar (interview)
later this month noma bar will present a new exhibition at the rook and raven gallery.
handfinished wooden keyboard features universal bluetooth connectivity
orée constructs keyboards from a single piece of premium wood which results in a technological work with stunning natural aesthetics.
paul cocksedge's auditorium mimics a spider web
moving away from conventional methods of creating a confined space, the hand-woven installation replicates systems found within spider webs.
kamiwaza paper craft awards identity by 6D
6D have designed an identity and several applications for the ‘kamiwaza’ paper craft awards including awards, certificates and flyers.
yuki sawaya kimonos visual identity by 6D
6D have designed a new visual identity for the japanese kimono brand, yuki sawaya.
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Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
