sebastian errazuriz turns taxidermy bird into chicken lamp
standing on its two feet, the luminaire is made with a chicken (who died from natural causes), electric components, a light bulb, and plexiglass.
updates
stay up to date with all the latest topics to be featured on designboom with our dedicated tag overview. we've collated the most recent themes in the worlds of art, architecture, design and technology for your easy reading: from emerging architecture studios to new design trends to relevant events from around the globe.
[FEATURED]
sheila hicks knots colorful fiber bundles for seance at design miami/ basel
tussocks of colorful fiber are mounted on the black-painted wall of the exhibition space, translating the hues into a three-dimensional form.
amalgamated pencils form vases by studio markunpoika
using the pencil as his raw material, the designer glues their faceted sides together and machine lathes and turns the resulting mass to create each container's shape; unveiling different patterns, while revealing the beauty of the everyday object.
mandy roos knits trichophilia undergarments to celebrate body hair
the series of undergarments -- named after the term describing hair fetishism -- are woven, knitted, knotted and hand tufted to look like pubic, armpit and chest hair.
yves behar / fuseproject: winter lights underwear collection for PACT
the limited edition collection was designed for the 'lighting hope for haiti' program which aims to distribute solar-powered lamps to women currently living in post-earthquake housing camps.
24H unites highway support center beneath gridshell roof
the trees used to complete the structure's columns were cut on site, while the rest of the timber is from locally grown forests, designed in such a way so that additional treatment is not necessary.
24H design marecollege extension based on ancient symbol
the design addresses the dialogue between an existing building and the program required of a steiner school with a dramatic, looped intervention.
BCV architects perches crow's nest cabin on ski hill in california
located at an elevation of 7,080 feet above sea level, the large residence provides ski-in/ski-out access during the winters to the sugar bowl resort area.
BCV architects elongates green wall on bay meadows welcome center
the front elevation serves to exaggerate the small facility's scale, and pronounces it as a civic landmark for the young and growing area.
beijing design week presents across chinese cities at venice biennale
the installation uses the historical district of dashilar as a lens with which to investigate the chinese capital's urban fabric, considering the processes of continuous adaptation which define the area.
beijing international jewelry art exhibition
the selection of cutting edge pieces offered a survey of the latest concepts and trends in the industry.
lenka clayton stacks tissue confetti tower from 18,180 paper sheets
configured in a straight vertical line, the free-standing sculptural form towers overhead as if performing a careful balancing act.
lenka clayton invites 100 couples to create one brown shoe
prompted to create the footwear in private, the couples only revealed their creations, made from household items like cereal boxes and cigars, when they were complete.
classic movies get new posters by la boca
la boca have designed some beautiful new movie posters for some classic films.
recent posters and other projects by la boca
highlights of la boca's recent works include the artwork for bombay bicycle club's latest albums and singles and the official poster for the 2014 BAFTAs (british academy film awards).
yoichi yamamoto deceives public with ch-air-s for issey miyake store
lines and planes seem as if they are randomly dispersed until a viewpoint is reached to reveal their true form.
yoichi yamamoto architects: 2D/3D chairs for issey miyake
a series of traditional dining chairs emerges from a two dimensional graphic to casually display clothing within the environment.
colombo design: bold by pio & tito toso lab in valencia
we've captured the essence of the door handle 'bold' by pio & tito toso lab for colombo on our recent trip to valencia.
colombo design: slim by studio spalvieri / del ciotto in beijing
the designboom still-life series celebrates both the dynamic quality of the door handle in the foreground in combination with the beauty observed just beyond the piece in what is ultimately a surrealistic visualization of a traveling artifact.
green bridges link skyterrace@dawson in singapore by SCDA architects
the scheme emphasizes a seamless connection to greenery through lush landscaping on the ground plane and garden terraces spanning between buildings.
SCDA architects restores singapore national design centre
the facility will serve as a space for public exhibitions, and a think tank for the region's growing design community.
starn brothers build-up monumental big bambu installation in jerusalem
the ninth work in the starns’ 'big bambu' series, '5,000 arms to hold you' marks the largest and most complex sculptural installation undertaken by the artists to date.
mike + doug starn: big bambu at the venice biennale
sculptural and experiential, the hollow bamboo structure features a spiraling and undulating trail which leads visitors to an expansive lounge fifty feet above the grand canal.
NL architects wins tender for ArtA arnhem cultural center
the winning proposal is a staggered composition of volumes housing both the museum arnhem and the region's focus film theater.
NL architects composes staggered ArtA arnhem cultural center
the proposal is a staggered composition of volumes housing both the museum arnhem and the region's focus film theater.
austin + mergold constructs upturned ship: SuralArk in socrates park
the structure is an american vernacular reinterpretation of the original noah's ark, composed of a standard 2 x 6 lumber frame and vinyl siding.
invisible barn by STPMJ reflects the surrounding landscape
clad in reflective film, the site specific proposal re-contextualizes its environment by mirroring the park in which it sits.
gregoire de lafforest presents furniture based on exoskeletons
with his 'exo' collection, the furniture designer gives the leading role to elements that are hidden or considered secondary functions.
gregoire de lafforest combines leather + marble in lounge chair
influenced by motorcycle saddles from the 70's, the quilted surface of the upholstery is combined with a strong marble base.
monocomplex designs puppy sofa for dog lovers
a simple couch represents a polygonal puppy shape without compromising its primary function.
monocomplex's stool gives you a monkey tail
a fun furniture piece that gives animal qualities to humans.
shop
your own online design shop — no sales commission collected
submit, enter, discover
competitions 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 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 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 all competitions
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 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 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
