yi cong lu: lightboy lamp
a lamp that can be quickly set up anywhere - either leaning against a wall like a broom or freestanding.
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yi cong lu: panel
'panel' shifts easily from table to room divider to shelf to roof, depending solely on its configuration and the needs of the user.
study o portable: herringbone, herringbone + leather bangles
the studio's work revolves around ideas of portability and questioning the functionality of objects
'fuzz' by study o portable
the project shown at the 'objects with a void' exhibition during the london design week 2010 utilizes a void as the main tool of production. a geometric shape is made in wax and the ceramic resin is brushed on in layers, blurring the rigid shape with organic roughness.
stanley ruiz: hacienda
a collection of products made of buri (palm reed), leather, and metal exploring artisan techniques in southeast asia.
stanley ruiz: symbiosis wood speakers
filipino designer stanley ruiz' interpretation takes a 'lo-fi' approach to product design - he applied found objects such as tree logs and scrap wood to create the sound structures in which to house the speakers.
hiroaki matsuyama: steor installation for spring collection 2011
housed within an industrial concrete shell, the display implements a series of swing-like shelves that showcase the artisan stainless steel products in a whimsical and playful way.
hiroaki matsuyama: snowroll
the 'snowroll' is literally a large roll of carpet in which the user unrolls and rolls it from either end to create, 'benches'.
mike nelson: british pavilion at venice art biennale 2011
one of the most complex and costly presentations is a facsimile of a semi-derelict ottoman building, based off an installation created for the istanbul biennial in 2003. this adapted work blends layers of time and space by re-imagining the history of a 17th-century roadside inn.
singapore art biennale 2011: mike nelson
mike nelson's destroyed plinths evoke their own mysterious environment, on display at the 2011 singapore art biennale.
mohn + bouman architects: protected housing
the two-storey housing block for mentally-disabled inhabitants focuses on interactive space that connects the building to the environment.
mohn + bouman architects: grand cafe, emmen
being built on the site of a historical farmhouse that burnt down in 2006, the aim of 'grand cafe' is to reinterpret the old saxon barn in a modern way while still capturing its atmosphere and local significance.
hands on door handles competition results
6209 designers from 103 countries participated in designboom's competition. here are the winners!
hands on door handles competition results
6209 designers from 103 countries participated in designboom's competition. here are the winners!
carlos no: your turn and the plague
the work portrays a critical concern in relation to the disrespect for human rights, mainly in situations of unfairness, absence of freedom, exploitation and abuse of power.
carlos no: 'europe' series
no's 'europe' series is centered around immigration, questioning concepts such as territories, frontiers, borders and exclusion.
design spirits co.: teeq
undulating waves of wooden ribs canopy over the space to create an enclosed and intimate environment for dining, socializing and entertainment.
design spirits co.: nautilus project
nest like volumes fill the space, creating a series of semi-private dining spaces and intimate environments. organic and natural in their appearance, the delicately spun objects alter the perception of light and space as they gradually untangle and reveal activity within.
kevin cyr: home in the weeds
new large-scale installations that continue to explore the idea of shelters at different stages or circumstances, each one serving a different function, expressing ideas of mobility, concealment and protectionism.
kevin cyr camper kart and bike on show
'camper kart' is a pop up camper constructed out of shopping carts. the project is an investigation into habitats and house, recycling and ecology and finally, exploration and mobility.
saran yenpanya: paper cut out animation
a cut-out animation featuring miniature set designs created with materials such as paper, fabrics, acrylic, natural elements etc., executed in a 'dayglo painting' style.
saran yen panya: cheap ass elites
common household plastic objects - storage and laundry baskets- are combined with stereotypical upper class chair bases, criticizing what is socially considered 'high' and 'low' in regards to design.
amir alizade: coffee hanger
a ceramic coffee cup with a hook shaped steel handle - it can be hung anywhere!
amir alizade: tèmpo
milan-based designer amir alizade will be exhibiting his project 'tèmpo' at the designboom mart stockholm 2011.
keiichi hayashi architect: house in osaka
featuring an outdoor pond for the family's pet tortoise on the roof, the interior is characterized by projections of steel cubes on the ceiling.
keiichi hayashi architect: lightwell house
featuring a system of hollow, pylon-like structures running through the upper storey, the design seeks to create a light-filled living space throughout.
one tenth: bridge for takumi and ideas international inc.
free of excess material and a bulky collection bin, the compact shredder features a diverse tapered form that adheres to the dimensions of many office-sized wastebaskets.
one tenth: PET bottle humidifier
two new resource-efficient products include a humidifier that runs on water bottles and a fan that you can roll across the table.
stephanie de rouge: in your fridge
highly voyeuristic and honest, the series captures an almost intrusive-side of the subjects' daily life - the inner contents of their refrigerators.
singapore art biennale 2011: roslisham ismail aka ise
6 refrigerators stocked with the normal habits of 6 singaporean families serve as a glimpse into the private lives of normal people.
anon pairot: dinsor pencil chair and lampshade
dictated by the characteristics of the common HB pencil, the collection features delicate objects that are at once archetypal and random in their appearance.
anon pairot: toyota hybrid inspiration christmas tree
combining art, entertainment, design and hi-tech production processes while still remaining true to the culture of christmas, the design eliminates all 'unnecessary' details of the traditional tree, stripping it back to its' most basic form.
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competitions 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 all competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
