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Xiaomi announces the release of the first mass-produced see-through OLED television screen to mark its 10th anniversary.TV manufacturers have recently played with various strategies to improve the look of TVs when not in use. These include a fold-away screen, covering it with aesthetically pleasing sculptural elements, or mimicking the wall behind. Almost completely disappearing may
Polygon is the result of a collaboration between Italian radiator manufacturer IRSAP and an open innovation design platform Desall.Having won the Red Dot Design Award earlier this year for innovation, Polygon’s technologically-advanced electric design is a sneak peek at the future of radiators.Polygon is rather atypical of most radiator designs. Characterised by a sensual interplay
London-born home fashion label Buster + Punch is famous for its solid metal home fittings and fixtures, which define its first full bathroom range.Named the CAST Collection, it includes towel rails, vanity units, wet-rated hardware, mirrors and shelving alongside several small-scale fittings like hooks, soap bottle holders, shower door pulls and toilet roll holders. Made from
One of the basic needs in human life is the presence of energy, as it…
Flexi-Hex offers an adaptable and convenient plastic-free packaging solution, suitable for a variety of items, from surfboards to wine bottles.Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, virtually all seabirds species on the planet will be eating plastic [source].This shocking forecast originates from our astounding use of single-use plastic packaging, of which, 80% ends up resting
Lucy Hardcastle Studio created Wetlands, a new interactive ecosystem, poetically visualizing living data, and user interactions.Having used the lockdown period as an opportunity to define the studio’s mission, values, and brand identity, Lucy Hardcastle Studio is unveiling a new website incorporating an interactive feature, based on a data visualization of her own brainwaves. Wetlands is
German designer Benedikt Peirotén proposes using waste streams to replace the energy-intensive ingredients in glass. When you factor in energy use during the production of glass and the impact mining for its ingredients has on the planet, the case for glass gets weaker and weaker, prompting designers to explore new and more sustainable ways to produce
The Danish architecture studio, BIG, has unveiled the Vancouver House skyscraper. This is 155 meters…
As their recent submission to Render Weekly in response to the challenge of creating a custom light shade that seamlessly interfaces with the provided socket – Bored Eye fabricates a fascinating ‘Nest Lamp’. Based in Essex, UK and an anagram of Bedoyere – Bored Eye is a design studio brilliantly founded by industrial product designer Liam
“There is unlimited freedom every time I start designing in 3D,” says Aktay.“Designing a new piece is an interesting challenge every time,” says furniture designer Deniz Aktay whose renders are some of the best we have seen. He represents a generation of digital-savvy designers equipped with the technical know-how when it comes to CGI and
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the world’s first mobile-friendly TV with a rotating screen that can mirror mobile content.The Sero, which literally means ‘vertical’ in Korean, can pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations like a smartphone or a tablet.Why The Sero? To create the world’s first mobile-friendly TVTelevisions don’t evolve too often so
The concept of green expresses the use of environmentally friendly materials in the manufacture of…
Born from the idea of tiny diverse worlds and inspired by the work of various miniaturists – designer Michael Davydov crafts one–of-a-kind innovative ‘Miniature Compositions’ in glass jars with a mélange of materials ranging from wood to paper. “Since my childhood, I fell in love with creativity – especially the fine arts as well as became
A homage to its experience of working with solid metals, Forked combines numerous techniques from B+P’s roster including diamond-cut knurling, hand-spun metals and its newest look, Cast.The range explores new sizes and scales for Buster + Punch, slotting into its existing lighting range to bring even more styling flexibility. © Buster + Punch / Forked lighting
Designed in collaboration by Copenhagen-based Birgitte Due Madsen and Jonas Trampedach for their partnership with Karakter – ‘Moby’ is an extraordinary sculptural table lamp beautifully brimming with intriguing contrasts, balancing a comforting light with a futuristic striking aesthetic.Birgitte Due Madsen’s portfolio brilliantly ranges from handmade, custom and serial furniture to sculptures as well as unique
Buildings in ancient civilizations used weather-resistant building materials that were available in the environment such…
The renovated Khalifa International Stadium in Doha will be used as one of eight stadiums…
Exploring properties of intriguing materials and aesthetics, design studio Sodalime launched their collection ‘Dichroic’ at Milan Design Week 2022 – a homage to dichroic glass featuring a mélange of alluring products fabricated according to the characteristics of the material.Also known as two-toned glass, Dichroic glass is brilliantly fabricated through an extraordinary fully-automated dipping technology. “With its
Displayed at Milan Design Week 2022, France-based furniture Designer Alexandre Labruyère crafts ‘Bettoïa’ – a stunning wooden vase with soft elegant lines, whose main function is to effortlessly bring nature into one’s living spaces. Beautifully named after his great-grandmother – he wanted to pay homage to her for the first object he created.“Wooden vases are simply
Why is the construction restricted to concrete elements, connecting columns and bridges of small-section beams?…
Many bathrooms are associated with small, simple and functional rooms, without specific design characteristics. Historically,…
