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'the trabant nt' (new trabant) has been unveiled at the IAA frankfurt motor show, germany. the project is the work of toy manufacturer herpa, in partnership with auto parts maker indikar and engineering group IAV.
the cars have developed a cult following and it was recently announced that an updated version 'the trabant nt' (new trabant) is to be unveiled at the IAA frankfurt motor show, germany in september 2009.
tokyo born, london based designer kazuhiro yamanaka will show at 100% design, 2 new projects; 'sleepy lagoon' and 'autumnal sunshine'.
as part of the london design festival designboom curated an exhibition of contemporary ceramic wares from 163 established and upcoming designers from 35 »
entitled 'american leitmotiv', the exhibition will feature hiroshi watanabe's photos handled and developed by his hand which remind us of the authenticity of traditional drawings.
'NW1' was hand thrown out of 62 kilos of wet clay at a danish potter's workshop by the 14 times nordic pottery champion. the table is hand painted and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
'we are family' is a sofa consists of a pile of mattresses, pillows and blankets that can quickly be spread out on the floor to provide sleeping accommodations for 6 people.
'we are family' is a sofa consists of a pile of mattresses, pillows and blankets that can quickly be spread out on the floor to provide sleeping accommodations for 6 people.
last weekend in los angeles, designboom in collaboration with dwell on design hosted the 'kitchen ecology: recipes for good design' exhibition
zevs google logo was created using motion graphics in the same manner of his famous 'liquidating' logo series.
french artist zevs is currently holding his first solo show in hong kong titled 'liquidated logos'.
the students of the rural studio had the opportunity to design and build the tea house from foundation to roof to internal finishes. the thesis focused on the research and development of abundant local resources.
'into the positioning practice' explores how architects, urban researchers, and community activists are meeting the challenges of creating new work in »
like american counterpart CES, the IFA (internationale funkausstellung) show in berlin is the leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances. it runs from september 4 to 9, 2009
if you wish to show your work at the biggest design event in korea, then you should take this opportunity to participate in seoul world design market. the city of seoul is offering free exhibition space to designboom readers.
the MoMA store in new york presents a new product line 'destination: seoul is a MoMA-exclusive product collection highlighting lifestyle products from south korea'.
the light is in the shape of a clothes pin so it can be attached to objects easily.
'lighting stand' combines two lighting styles in one - spotlight or ambient lighting.
this is viable london's first bar design and the resulting structure marries detail with form. it will act as a visual centerpiece for the feature corridor that runs along the length of earls court two during 100% design london.
zoran todorovic and katarina zdjelar who represent serbia this year at the venice art biennale, share a common point in arguing that an artist is a free mediator within the space of social interaction, and that artistic subjectivity emerges only if situated in the frictions of a world constructed from social matter.
mark lewis exhibits 'cold morning', a selection of four new films at the canadian pavilion.
digital readymades by chris jackson is meant to revive broken or discarded objects by reappropriating them and extending their lives through the use of digital manufacturing applications.
UK designer chris jackson will launch his 'pythagoras', stool at the ICCF new york.
on friday the 28th august the winners of the INDEX: award 2009 were announced at drebyen concert hall, copenhagen. the biennial award which first began in 2005 aims to generate more 'design to improve life'.
unmesh kulkarni and praveeen mareguddi from philips design team india were awarded this year's INDEX:award for the home category.
this month british television presenter james may and a group of volunteers have been building a two-storey LEGO house in the middle of the denbies wine estate, in dorking, UK.
the thirteenth collection in the series, the objects in this group speak to our emotions while also maintaining 'that little extraordinary something to keep us thinking'.
danish crafts will hold an exhibition showcasing the work of 12 recognized danish designers, during milan design week 09.
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