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the designs explore a variety of topics from comic memorabilia to pop culture. some bring back the charm of yesterday while others have a futuristic look of tomorrow. all of them have met the goal of envisioning a timepiece that interprets the watch culture of today.
3037 designers from 96 different countries participated in the challenge of developing the 'next icon in watch culture and design'. check out the shortlisted entries, showcased in this original designboom video.
ghost furniture that allows you to conceal your personal effects before your very eyes. objects that vanish when you come into contact with them.
to all those people who suffer from seasonal affect disorder (SAD), there is now a solution for you, with these supplement capsules which harness the sun.
the expansive hall has been decorated with a luminescent frescos with the depiction of heavenly beastly bodies as the point of worship.
a reconstructed crash of the beechcraft bonanza, a home built airplane which crashed due to poor building methods in the heart of bruges.
a lunar lander beehive constructed to tell the story of how bees cultivated the planet earth.
lifted above the street, the ground floor beneath these neighboring structures is turned into a sheltered, outdoor plaza giving residents a place to congregate and overlook an adjacent estuary.
six circular courtyards of glass pierce this opaque building mass to introduce natural illumination throughout the four storeys of programmatic spaces and reading areas.
outfitted with tabletops which are produced using greyboard 'multiplex' as a carrier, covered by a layer of 'newspaperwood' veneer, each surface panel is derived from the typical dimensions of tabloid newspapers.
utilizing panels of newspaper wood, the cabinet adopts a distinctive appearance that integrates material exploration with an industrial aesthetic.
the research project aims to create a container for plants which emphasizes the form and color of the flowers instead of the vessel into which they are placed, resulting in a modular series of prototypes.
a ten meter piece of lumber is made into 100 trapezium-shaped pieces which fit together to create a wooden ring that retains the grain of the wood.
the selection of altered benches invite the seaside passersby to enter into a once-average interaction which questions the nature of utilitarian public objects with playful reinterpretations.
the artist combines historic decorative elements from her nation and that of belgian tradition in order to develop an outdoor sculptural installation for the fourth triennial of contemporary art by the sea.
on exhibition at beijing motor show, the 'Q3 jinlong yufeng' ('golden dragon in the wind') concept vehicle comes equipped with kiteboards, storage space for beach gear, and two sport cameras.
denza, a newly formed joint venture between BYD and daimler, showcases its first concept car at beijing motor show 2012.
a collection of occupiable hybrid-objects creates a unique interior world of abstracted mountain and tree forms for a creative media agency.
set within the desert of california, the sleeping chambers of this residence are placed within towers and situated to intensify a number of natural spatiotemporal events.
a new way of working and communicating in the office setting. the design consists of a series of volumes constructed out of plywood with an acoustic wall within the interior.
a booth that uses the repetitive and simple form of black flower pots to create a dynamic and visual space for the visiting attendees.
the installation of aerial photography pictures a progression of time through layering several images of a particular location in order to develop a single manifestation of the region.
this recently constructed city block in malmö, sweden features a densely planned cluster of passive housing structures.
passive houses are extremely well-insulated buildings that are largely heated by the energy already present in the building - people and our household equipment generate a lot of energy. our energy simulations show that this villa will have an energy consumption for heating of only 25 kwh/m2year.
wrapping the center of the spatial layout, a white translucent glass wall forms a luminous corridor which links the public areas and patient rooms.
perched upon a hill, four concrete volumes cantilever over the landscape to frame isolated horizon views of the nearby reservoir.
consisting of vases, side tables and pendant lighting, the geometric objects are cast from resin by a manually manipulated mould, resulting in a different form every time using a low-tech process.
each of the vases has been individually handcrafted through hot air welding, a process that is commonly used to repair broken plastic parts, by joining ABS off-cuts together to create strong, distinctive edges.
a series of micro-environments for office spaces, the furniture pieces are a modular collection of parts which allow for a varying degree of privacy in an open space.
the electric kettle has an internal stainless steel tank and detachable lid with a knob-lock system. in the form of a bottle, the appliance is meant to fit in any kitchen environment.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
