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each crate is oriented in height and depth, based on a pair of books, creating an individual frame around them. the books are slid into grooves within the frame, thus forming small hinged storage spaces within.
the german designer brings the garden home by combining domestic objects with plant cultures.
'goliath' pendant skull lamps are appropriate for halloween. created from a cast of a giant skull, alex garnett hand produces each one from bone china.
with the FIFA world cup 2010 in full swing, we wanted to share the work of UK-based alex garnett who has designed a range of products revolving around the sport of football.
'3D lace' takes traditional textiles and transforms them into three-dimensional objects. harding laces, tweeds and damasks are extruded to create stalagmite structures.
geoffrey mann is a scottish artist whose fascination with transposing the ephemeral nature of time and motion has created a studio practice that challenges the existing divides between art, craft and design.
by splitting a large, collective courtyard into many room-like spaces, the house visually extends each interior room while illustrating the importance of framing and atmosphere.
jetzt gehe ich in den birkenwald, denn meine pillen wirken bald (the english translation does not show kippenberger's play with language: now I am going into the birch wood, my pills will soon start doing me good).
a one-metre high sculpture of a crucified frog, holding a mug of beer and an egg, on show at a modern art museum in italy has stirred controversy in the »
the freestanding versions ('diplodocus I' and 'diplodocus II') come with polished chrome 360 degree swivel casters with brakes in orange, matte black or grey. they are also with adjustable feet. the tops of the free standing versions are compatible with the bottom section of the frame so they can be used interchangeably.
looking like an organized bone structure, the 'dino' clothes rack is made from plastic and hangers are evenly spaced to reduce friction and allow independent movement between each garment.
these trial products, which are called soffi ('puffs') is to test the color, clarity and density of the glass in the crucible after being cast.
to be seen more as an oversized backpack with wheels, the electric motor scooter features a fabric bodywork that accommodates the battery as well as a number of pockets and storage spaces.
nel colectivo, mexico sent us these images that illustrate the making process of their 'ciudad tiles'. the hydraulic tiles inspired by mexico city's landscape were recently presented at valencia design week.
'global warming rug' designed by NEL, produced by nanimarquinaat this year's international furniture fair in valencia, spain (23rd to the 27th of »
the new hampshire-based artist is hand dying meters and meters of wool and hand braiding them into circular area rugs for the public to see at the museum of arts and design, new york.
timothy liles has sent us his latest designs, which are inspired by and made in new england, USA. the 'braid dead' rug, 'crested comb-back' chair and the 'sweetser' lamp will all be exhibited during the new york design week at the cite showroom in soho (may 15t - june 11) and at the ace hotel (may 15 - 20).
showing at the galeries royals saint-hubert in brussels, the collection of lamps and office products are all manufactured in dupont corian, a highly versatile material that has a wide variety of applications.
exhibiting at this year's design september brussels, the series of chairs take a cue from the culture of dance and aims to trigger connections and relationships among its users.
a DIY bookshelf with a flat-pack design solution which requires no tools for assembly.
alain berteau's latest project asks us to make clothes hangers using his screw-in hook and fallen tree branches.
the full list of winners and shortlisted entries of the iida awards 2010 is now online. readers can vote for the netizens choice awards until november 15th, 2010.
using a visual mosaic, 'biodiversity: respect the balance!' aims to illustrate and promote the importance of balance in our global ecosystem while 'thinking green map' adds images of foliage to a standard map to serve as a reminder of the presence of trees in our city.
made of ABS and weighing just 80g the clock can be placed on a stand or hung on a wall.
the exhibition presents new works by american designer johnny swing who is known for constructing furniture from american coins.
for the masterplaning of caofeidian ecocity, one of china's most ambition sustainable projects, ten leading architecture offices have designed the expansion of the city in a series of three-year stages done relay-style.
as part of world expo 2010, 'art for the world -the city of forking path' is a sculptural exhibition showcasing twenty monumental sculptures made by artists of the international and chinese contemporary art scene at the expo boulevard.
exhibiting at this year's design september brussels, the series of chairs take a cue from the culture of dance and aims to trigger connections and relationships among its users.
influenced by the shape of cumulous cloud, blue legs are metaphor of the rain drops.
Indigo Design Award 2027 deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
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 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2027 deadline: october 7th, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Wege Prize 2027: a Student Design Competition for the Circular Economy deadline: october 4th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Arts & Creative Technologies by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Brand Design and Hospitality by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Sustainable Architectural Design Program by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Master’s in Fashion Business by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Creative Direction by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master's in Fashion Business Innovation by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Train Your Own Architectural AI-Model by My Archischool deadline: december 31st, 2026 
Interior and Furniture Design by IED Firenze deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Interaction Design. Emerging technologies for products and services by IED Torino deadline: september 30th, 2026 
Master’s in Digital Fashion by IED deadline: september 30th, 2026 
