jonas wagell: swell sofa for normann copenhagen
the three-seater offers a robust form of curved cushions and bulky armrests, drawing its shape from the way bread rise when in the oven.
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jonas wagell: industry upholstered lamp
the lightweight and collapsible upholstered pendan lamp features a knock-down aluminium frame whose simple construction allows for flat-packing and cost-efficient shipping.
bunq architectes construct NCIS as a detached house
shared and private spaces are organized in a compact plan on four staggered levels that read as two volumes resting in the landscape.
bunq architectes clads multipurpose building in polycarbonate
this industrial looking building by bunq architectes is one long volume that features an angular, folded roof structure and two transparent facades.
paper art garden by super nature design
constructed entirely from delicate paper panels using a die cut process 'the garden' is part of the 'paper infinite exhibition' at réel in shanghai.
toshiba tablet man by super nature design + great works china
the garment stands as a platform for connecting individuals through interactive experiences, giving people new opportunities to experience and generate new relationships with technology.
hideki inaba: vecta by clark gallery + SHIFT
the featured works comprise a series of colorful and complex vector line drawings, whose free form borders radiate energy and dynamism.
hideki inaba at kuala lumpur design week 2010
the delicate quality of his work cannot be achieved unless the combination of ink, printer and even paper quality is just right.
porcelain lampara by luis ramirez (dekuba)
the collection includes vessels for serving coffee or juices, candle holders, lighting and vases, whose organic forms have been realized to move, rotate, and create a dialogue with one another.
dekuba juice bar
cuban design duo dekuba (luis ramirez + miguel garces) have designed a juice bar in havana, cuba.
chat travieso: coolstop sprinkler prototype for fire hydrants
the sprinkler prototype resembles a large cartoon splash and easily connects to fire hydrants, providing a safe and fun alternative for cooling off outdoors.
interactive community wall transforms fence by chat travieso
'on a fence' is a community based project that transforms a typically physical barrier into a place of inclusion.
jeremy laffon's chewing gum constructions
the alternating yellow and green sticks formulate a stable configuration with rounded edges that endlessly integrate into themselves.
mA-style extends a rural japanese home for a young couple
a dwelling for a young couple is created as an extension of a traditional rural japanese home, providing private spaces while maintaining family relationships.
mA style: scope, single family residence
the unique house uses its concrete foundations to cantilever out over the natural hillside like a telescopic lens.
pepe heykoop turns waste leather into furniture with skin series
the collection of scrap leather objects are being shown at an exhibition two years in the making: a rebuilt castle will host the event during inside design amsterdam.
pepe heykoop: leather loops stool + matka vase
the designer showcased his array of products, including the newest addition, a leather vase which uses only scrap material discarded by the manufacturing industry.
feeding the 5000 campaign by frost*
frost* were briefed to create an outdoor campaign to promote feeding the 5000 and the central messages about saving food and producing less waste
commonwealth bank offices by frost* design
frost* design, davenport campbell and james gulliver hancock created this illustrated environment for an australian call center.
sinkhole vessels by liliana ovalle and colectivo 1050
the black vessels stand as a representation of sinkholes and were crafted by local ceramists from tlapazola, oaxaca.
liliana ovalle: colour me red, colour me green
these abstract wooden constructs by liliana ovalle are partly painted with color to create the illusion that they are archetypal tables.
CONTRAST: experimental lighting by julien carretero for victor hunt
the lighting collection explores the inherent physical characteristics within various metals such as bronze, copper and other metals.
julien carretero: stencil - aluminium furniture cast in fabric
the furniture pieces are cast using a soft mould made from high-temperature resistant fabric which the french designer clamps to a steel stencil within a wooden framework for support.
rotor curates 2013 oslo architecture triennale
designboom interviews the curators of the 2013 oslo architecture biennale, and discusses the challenges the team faced through the process.
rotor: ex limbo installation at fondazione prada
presenting a systematic inventory of every single scenographic element that has been realized for the fashion show sets designed by and for prada, alongside rem koolhaas / OMA, for over more than a decade.
behind the scenes at AUDI's largest toolmaking factory
designboom visits AUDI's largest toolmaking factory in the world, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the car company's massive installation featuring 1800 identical miniature aluminium models of their urquattro.
AUDI design wall installation at pinakothek der moderne
AUDI unveils a sculptural installation composed of 1,800 miniature models of their 1980's urquattro.
re-write transform empty site with modular ekoda food village
a series of small restaurant stalls activate an otherwise vacant lot on this main shopping street in tokyo.
nine triangular walls divide house in hamura by re-write
the four dwelling complex in suburban tokyo expresses a clear structural composition as a result of a uniform concrete triangular dividers.
'FUMA-KAI' by nobuyuki hanabusa / enra
enra's latest performance 'FUMA-KAI' shows a group of ninja's bring the olympic rings to japan.
'primitive' by nobuyuki hanabusa / enra
enra's director nobuyuki hanabusa explains the japanese performance group's latest piece 'primitive'.
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Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
