see what bialetti's iconic moka pot might look like through the lens of Hermès
this Hermès x bialetti moka pot concept imagines a sculpted orange horse lid and pairs it with detailed cups and horseshoe saucers.
updates
stay up to date with all the latest topics to be featured on designboom with our dedicated tag overview. we've collated the most recent themes in the worlds of art, architecture, design and technology for your easy reading: from emerging architecture studios to new design trends to relevant events from around the globe.
[FEATURED]
metal leverpresso orbit espresso machine lets you hand-pull your own coffee
the compact coffee machine by hugh inc. translates espresso extraction into a portable format, adaptable to both domestic and outdoor use.
aldo rossi's furnishings for unifor meet francesco somaini's 1970s sculptures in milan
on view until march 15th, 2026 and curated by studio klass the exhibition takes place in the central hall of spazio unifor, designed by herzog & de meuron.
hype, a fused glass top table by studio klass for fiam
using a unique technique, the studio creates a fused and tempered glass tabletop which is thoughtfully imperfect and always different.
rainbow dreams maps the spectrum of contemporary art in 200 works of color and light
moving from canvas to immersive installation, the book features works by takashi murakami, yayoi kusama, olafur eliasson, kimsooja and others.
phaidon's 'the contemporary garden' tracks thirty years of experimental landscapes
phaidon's 'the contemporary garden' explores 300 landscape projects from the 1990s to today, surveying how gardens are redefining design.
naf architect & design peels back the perimeter of tokyo house to reveal curved inner facade
the architects wrap the plot in a continuous wall that is slightly opened on one side, as if peeling back packaging.
naf architect & design inserts glass courtyard in the center of this tokyo house
complete with lush greenery and trees, the courtyard visually connects all rooms of the house.
activated by the wind, vincent leroy’s kinetic installation rises in tanzania
thin mirrored fins integrated into each of the installation’s module.
article 25 builds off-grid village in tanzania, providing a stable, loving home for 60 children
kao la amani children’s village combines housing and shared learning spaces.
modular yellow greenhouse travels on wheels through portugal for seed germination
the structure consists of eight modular units that vary in height and can be assembled in different configurations.
future farm: a vertical farming system frames architecture as hydro-ecological infrastructure
vertical farming modules are embedded within the architectural structure.
paul bernier architecte fragments residence on quebec's lake brompton into three wings
the house breaks into distinct arms that follow the topography and orientation of the site.
paul bernier architecte links modern extension to heritage home in chateauguay, québec
paul bernier architecte restores an historic stone residence in châteauguay, linking a new extension with a glass walkway.
nik bentel rethinks the lidl supermarket shopping cart to create wire-framed 'trolley bag'
nik bentel studio scales down the lidl supermarket trolley into a stainless steel, wire-frame handbag dubbed the 'trolley bag.'
nik bentel's dinner bag sets impromptu tablescape for spontaneous meals on the go
the limited edition leather handbag comes with knife, fork, and porcelain plate.
meet autoforma norrsken: a coachbuilt restomod of the volvo P1800ES shooting brake
the foundation of autoforma's norrsken restomod is the glass-tailed volvo P1800ES produced in the early 1970s.
henning larsen shapes circular 'world of volvo' experience center with glulam and CLT
the timber structure has already started to be erected in gothenburg and the building is expected to open to visitors in 2024.
benedetta tagliabue EMBT reshapes century square in shanghai with kaleidoscopic landscape
the project draws on the literal meaning of shanghai, 'upon the sea,' translating this origin into spatial and material metaphors.
roca and benedetta tagliabue infuse mediterranean pavilion into university of milan
mediterranean nature, architecture and vibrancy has sprung in the city during milan design week 2023.
roppongi crossing at mori art museum explores time across japan's contemporary art scene
the show brings together more than 100 works across painting, sculpture, video, craft, sound, zines, and community-based practices.
sou fujimoto retrospective lands in tokyo with architectural forest of models and installations
until november 9th, 2025, tokyo’s mori art museum presents the architecture of sou fujimoto: primordial future forest.
yellow diamond windows pierce angular concrete staff house by bergmeisterwolf in italy
the yellow recalls traffic lights and mobility, echoing the infrastructural surroundings.
cantilevered concrete house by bergmeisterwolf emerges as a monolith carved into the rock
the project resembles a giant concrete telescope that overlooks the valley.
gustaf westman translates curling stone into snack bowl in time for 2026 winter games
cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone.
gustaf westman's stackable storage snaps together like giant glossy jigsaw pieces
the system is made up of bone-shaped blocks that lock into one another, forming shelving, benches, tables, or sculptural stacks depending on how users configure them.
barth realizes delvaux's first flagshipstore at dubai mall bringing belgian leather goods to UAE
executed by barth and designed by vudafieri-saverino partners, the boutique transforms the maison’s architectural concept into a finely crafted interior.
vudafieri-saverino blends milano verticale's hidden gardens into the italian city
the new milano verticale|una esperienza hotel features four exclusive penthouses, which can be conjoined for 360-degree views of the city skyline.
níall mclaughlin to realize low-carbon rammed earth museum at jordan's baptism landscape
scheduled to open in 2030 to mark the bimillennial of christ’s baptism, the museum is conceived as an east–west architectural journey.
níall mclaughlin wins the 2026 RIBA royal gold medal for architecture
the medal recognizes the irish architect’s three-decade-long contribution to architectural practice, education, and critical thinking.
leopold banchini shifts focus from tombs to dwelling through speculative shelter in italy
the structure reflects on the prehistoric civilization embedded within the syracusa–pantalica UNESCO world heritage landscape.
TOP 10 pavilions of 2025
from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
shop
your own online design shop — no sales commission collected
submit, enter, discover
competitions 
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 all competitions
Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
