precious plastic by dave hakkens: open-source and DIY plastic recycling machines
the collection of DIY machinery is based on general industrial techniques and made to work with recycled bits of plastic.
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phonebloks: a modular + customizable smartphone
the entire customizable system is made of detachable 'bloks' which connect to a base, locking everything together into a solid phone.
babled nouvet reynaud architectes extends elementary school in epinay
the building's elevations are compose of carefully located windows with recessed and angled frames, which direct views and daylight entry.
babled nouvet reynaud architectes completes vaugirard housing in paris
a housing complex combining student rental living and family town homes is distinguished by its perforated aluminum rainscreen with floral motif patterning.
ON design partners composes handy room in tokyo
the scheme treats the overall 50 sqm dwelling as a blank site, and arranges various furniture and 'small architectures' throughout to divide spaces in regard to functionality.
weekend retreat by ON design features rooms that follow the landscape
the project is characterized by a series of angled windows that track the movement of the sun, with floor levels positioned to follow the natural gradient of the site.
only connect festival of sound 2014 identity by non-format
non-format has designed the identity for the only connect festival of sound 2014, whose theme this year was the writer J.G. ballard.
non-format interview
kjell ekhorn and jon forss, better known as non-format, give designboom an intriguing insight into their working process.
peter eisenman & aytac architects envision yenikapi project
located on a historic site in istanbul, the project includes an archaeological museum, a park, and a transit building.
peter eisenman interview
designboom: what is the best moment of the day? I think when I wake up. I get up very early and I have a lot of energy...
aytac architects: camlica residences in istanbul, turkey
bending and folded forms embrace the istanbul landscape while creating dynamic, complex social spaces for the community to flourish.
pixel track by BERG, a cloud-connected signage system
behavior is controlled by services in the cloud, where a small passive electro mechanical 'train' component moves up and down to update the individual units rather than a large array of circuits.
BERG + fabrica: sandbox prototyping and research program
the collaborative research and development program enables prototyping and the creation of a new connected products and services.
shigeru ban's paper pavilion is his first permanent building in europe
tubes made of recycled paper composed similarly to his japanese pavilion at expo 2000 in hanover, germany, sit in the gardens of domaine de boisbuchet in france.
domaine de boisbuchet workshop programme 2014
situated in the french countryside, workshops are held by renowned designers, architects and artists who live and work together with the participants for a length of five to ten days.
warren techentin architecture forms la cage aux folles in LA courtyard
a temporary structure composed of bent steel tube members, which are arrayed in a circular order to create a deformed cage.
warren techentin architecture designs montrose duplex
distinguished by its wood plank rain screen, this independent living unit sits atop an existing garage in a suburb of los angeles.
nerhol carves oratorical typeface from layers of japanese books
'oratorical type' comprises A through Z, abstractly engraved from layers upon layers of paper sheets.
bernard lahousse designs taste using the science of foodpairing
at WHAT DESIGN CAN DO! 2014, the belgian founder of foodpairing.com offered his scientific expertise on the ways in which the intersection of food and chemistry can lead to both palpable and visual excellence.
teddy cruz visualizes the impact of conflict on design
speaking at the 2014 edition of WHAT DESIGN CAN DO!, cruz argues that highly evolved cities such as los angeles and dubai can learn important and relevant lessons from informally and spontaneous developments.
mifune design studio symbolizes podocarpus tree in osaka
an existing podocarpus tree becomes the focal point in the renovation of a residence in osaka, japan.
mifune design studio conducts shower curtain dance in hotel t'point
the incorporation of decorative elements has been intentionally removed from the open-plan hotel room, with the separate functions left open or closed by moving partitions.
comac organizes the eras for berlin natural science museum proposal
a thickened rectangle hosts galleries that float above the german capital, linking key landmarks and creating new public spaces.
socially responsive pavilion and public square by comac
unifying three deserted plots into a central square and pavilion, this socially responsive development by comac connects the town of gignac la nerthe.
jens praet's shredded furniture made from art+auction magazines
previously using issues of art in america, detail, ELLE decor, fast company and ROBB report, studio jens praet's 'shredded series 4' is made exclusively from copies of art+auction to form a low table, and two large mirrors.
studio jens praet: shredded collection
the series re-purposes materials created for mass consumption - like magazines - into limited edition works.
cy kuckenbaker time collapses one hour of san diego surfing
WATCH: an hour's worth of surf gets compressed into a mind-bending two minute video, distorting the perception of time and space.
cy kuckenbaker time collapses traffic and reorganizes it by color
the new time collapse video charts transportation patterns and volume, while revealing the color palette and preferences of san diego drivers.
freyja sewell stimulates physical awareness in sensory concentration space
the small enclosure allows users to completely immerse themselves in an environment where there is nothing to distract them from the sensation of their own bodies.
cooked wool + meditation pods by freyja sewell
conceived from cooked british wool, the headspace meditation pods are handcrafted with wet felted covers, celebrating the power of silence.
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Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
