alex garnett: skull lamps
'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.
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alex garnett: football designs
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.
rachel harding: 3D lace
'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: shine and cross fire wine glass, teapot and knife
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.
baqueratta: TH house
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.
birkenwald by martin kippenberger at the temporary stedelijk
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).
crucified frog by martin kippenberger banned by the pope
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 »
lincoln kayiwa: diplodocus clothes rack
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.
'dino' clothes rack by by lincoln kayiwa
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.
marco ferreri: soffi vases
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.
marco ferreri: moto tessuto
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.
ciudad tiles by nel colectivo
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 by nel colectivo for nanimarquina
'global warming rug' designed by NEL, produced by nanimarquinaat this year's international furniture fair in valencia, spain (23rd to the 27th of »
timothy liles: open rug studio
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: new england collection at new york design week 2010
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).
alain berteau at brussels design september 2010
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.
joon & jung: hands on chair
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.
alain berteau: instant shelving unit
a DIY bookshelf with a flat-pack design solution which requires no tools for assembly.
alain berteau: pick up wood
alain berteau's latest project asks us to make clothes hangers using his screw-in hook and fallen tree branches.
iida awards 2010 results netizens choice now open
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.
shortlisted poster designs iida awards 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.
&design: bird alarm clock
made of ABS and weighing just 80g the clock can be placed on a stand or hung on a wall.
johnny swing at rabih hage gallery
the exhibition presents new works by american designer johnny swing who is known for constructing furniture from american coins.
B.A.R.C: genetic city
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.
art for the world the city of forking paths
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.
joon & jung: hands on chair
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.
joon & jung: cloudmon
influenced by the shape of cumulous cloud, blue legs are metaphor of the rain drops.
gilbert13: pagecues
sets of 10 bookmarks which are available in three themes: woodland, architecture and wildlife. when used as a collection, a landscape is cultivated along the tops of your reading material, adding visual interest to an otherwise 'barren scene'.
gilbert13: fold shelf
fold shelf is made from a single sheet of steel, which is hand folded into shape via laser cut perforations.
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competitions 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 all competitions
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
