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expo 2025 osaka (60)
presented at expo 2025 osaka, the bathing capsule is designed to automatically clean a person while they sit inside.
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sculpture (497)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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artificial intelligence (499)
the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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openAI (17)
this study suggests that large language models cannot represent human concepts, where senses of actions are involved, without experiencing the world through the body.
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in an interview, the duo says they’ve already been working on a device, which they describe as ‘the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.’
bar architecture and design (102)
named AWT bar, the installative social space constructs an open environment that can appear from how a material reacts to light and movement.
take a look at some fascinating bars and restaurants submitted by our designboom guest readers - submit yours today!
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residential architecture and interiors (4667)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
HPA arquitetura's casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
Hot Wheels (8)
launching in november 2025, the project translates seven of MoMA’s most iconic artworks into collectible versions of mattel’s most recognizable toys.
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completed in 2021 with the name 1991 dodge d200, the builder created the truck after studying the hot wheels models by ed ‘big daddy’ roth.
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automotive curiosity (333)
announced after the vehicle took its first flight, the production of the alef model A ultralight has started on schedule in the firm’s facility in silicon valley.
presented to the public in 1958, the project proposed a car that would run on nuclear power instead of gasoline.
toys (119)
the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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complete with an onboard sound module and a built-in speaker, the musical toy can play sounds without connecting to external equipment.
car design (1009)
our list showcases designers and manufacturers presenting upgraded vehicles that explore future mobility, updated classic forms, and mixed-use materials.
designed to last longer, the vehicle changes the status quo in the automotive industry by giving the users more control over repairs.
Kenny Scharf (8)
a collaboration between the artist and the brand, the project uses a real-life 1967 ford thunderbird for the paintwork.
first los angeles, now new york, the dubbed world’s first traveling art carnival brings its rides and attractions by jean-michel basquiat, keith haring and more.
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architecture in japan (1691)
the dimensions of the new elements reference the scale of the concrete blocks, the reinforced concrete framework, and the folded geometry of the roof.
the modest structure explores how light and seasonal conditions can continually reshape interior experience.
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do ho suh (24)
'from the origin to the future' features works by leading asian artists and collectives, including takashi murakami, do ho suh, and cai guo-qiang.
dina akhmadeeva, assistant curator of international art at tate modern, shares insights into the show, on view from 1 may to 19 october 2025.
tadao ando 安藤忠雄 (79)
the facade, clad in smooth white panels, is punctured by triangular apertures that taper upward.
conducted by video editing platform kapwing, the research has studied how users refer to names and styles when creating their images and videos with AI.
cai guo qiang (34)
the centre pompidou in paris, closed for renovation, marks its final farewell with a daytime fireworks performance by cai guo-qiang.
'from the origin to the future' features works by leading asian artists and collectives, including takashi murakami, do ho suh, and cai guo-qiang.
takashi murakami (29)
'from the origin to the future' features works by leading asian artists and collectives, including takashi murakami, do ho suh, and cai guo-qiang.
the saatchi gallery exhibition gathers 500 artworks and objects, tracing the enduring influence of flowers in design, fashion, music, literature, and science.
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