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  • Eight interiors where Barbiecore pink adds a playful touch of colour

    As the upcoming Barbie film has created a shortage of pink colour and launched a real-life dollhouse in Malibu, we gathered eight pink interiors to exemplify the Barbiecore aesthetic for this lookbook. The pink hues that are usually associated with Barbie, a children’s toy first launched by manufacturer Mattel in 1959, are influencing both clothes

  • Complete Pitahaya low house in Yucatan

    Mexican architecture studio Taller Estilo Arquitectura has completed construction of a low-rise home to allow for “naturally light and airy…

  • Denys Lapointe: the visionary Chief Design Officer of BRP

    As is often the case, great companies are created when their founders provide a response to a previously unmet need. And Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. – a Canadian snowmobile, ATV, side-by-side, motorcycle and watercraft manufacturer – is no exception.For founder and mechanical engineer Joseph-Armand Bombardier, this defining moment came in 1934 – before he set

  • Physical composition of crushed stone in railway tracks

    Physical composition of crushed stone in railway tracks, The composition of crushed stone is very important for railway track construction….

  • ePDA 2023: shaping a sustainable and human-centric tomorrow

    Design eventsePDA: shaping a sustainable and human-centric tomorrow through Intuitive DesignAfter experiencing a highly rewarding year of product design in 2022, European Product Design Awards (ePDA) launches 2023 edition. Design companies, professional designers, and students are cordially invited to submit their projects, offering them the opportunity to compete for esteemed titlesThe inception of the European

  • The importance of laying crushed stone in railway tracks

    The importance of laying crushed stone in railway tracks,When it comes to building railway tracks, crushed stone plays a vital…

  • SIT Furniture Design Award 2023: submit for the 4th Edition

    With a worldwide presence and a commitment to celebrating innovation and creativity, SIT Furniture Design Award welcomes designers from across the globe to share their remarkable creations.The international platform is dedicated to celebrating excellence in furniture design and Interior Design, and it presents an extraordinary opportunity for furniture makers, interior designers, brands, manufacturers, emerging talents

  • Design Theory updates mid-century coastal home in Perth

    In the City Beach suburb of Perth in Western Australia, interiors studio Design Theory has updated a tired house from the 1960s while remaining true to the rich palette of natural materials in the original design. The young client wanted a home where she could entertain friends and live with her dogs in a durable

  • Load paths in work and structural systems

    Structural analysis is an important step in the design of any structure, and understanding load paths and forces is a…

  • Eight Airy Interiors Inspired by Mediterranean Living

    With summer in full flow, we have gathered eight residential and hotel interiors for our latest lookbook that each has a breezy and cooling Mediterranean style. Mediterranean interiors can often be defined by their minimal, paired back aesthetic that focuses on creating bright, airy and cool living spaces that offer an escape from the heat

  • A foot-operated mouse for individuals with reduced mobility

    TechnologyThe main objective was to enhance accessibility for people, especially those with limited resources, by reducing manufacturing time and overall costs associated with the productDuring our participation as jury members in the ‘Design for a Better Future’ contest hosted by Quantumleap, we were thoroughly impressed by the level of creativity displayed by the participating students.

  • Smart Work Wear: a shirt using materials developed by MIT

    DesignBy incorporating deformable fins on the back, the shirt facilitates enhanced ventilation for the wearer’s body, thereby improving comfortIn a recent event, we had the privilege of serving as jury members for the ‘Design for a Better Future’ contest hosted by Quantumleap. Our role involved evaluating the submitted projects to identify the most outstanding ones.

  • Drobe luggage: a revolutionary portable wardrobe

    Designed by Studio Milla, Drobe revolutionizes the concept of a portable wardrobe, ingeniously condensing it to the dimensions of a suitcase. This innovative design seamlessly merges the ergonomic features and practicality of traditional wardrobe trunks with the modern-day demands of luggage restrictions, offering a truly versatile and convenient solution for your storage needs.“With a design

  • Converting an 80’s farmhouse into a modern home with bright rooms

    Converting an 80’s farmhouse into a modern home with bright rooms,Ballman Khapalova, an Ithaca-based architectural practice, transformed an 1980s farmhouse…

  • Blobby sculpture functions as cash desk inside Rains’ Aarhus boutique

    Rainwear brand Rains has juxtaposed minimalist restraint with free-form contemporary artworks inside its revamped flagship store in Aarhus, Denmark. The brand’s first-ever store, originally opened in 2016, was updated with the introduction of industrial touches such as graffiti and stainless steel hardware alongside custom works by local artists. “We want to tickle the customers’ curiosity,”

  • Construction of new residences featuring stylish interiors in Berlin

    Construction of new residences featuring stylish interiors in Berlin,Zurich-based architecture firm Appels Architekten has built residences featuring elegant interiors in…