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COP27 Innovation Center to Promote Transformative Climate Solutions
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh,the United Nations Global Innovation Center (UGIH) will increase…
The Party wall lamps by Moooi
‘The Party’ designed by Kranen/Gille for Moooi is a family of wall lamps inspired by a clan of strong, captivating personalities.Their casted ceramic faces bring to light our fascination with secrets, family dynamics and intrigue.If seen together, as a splendid party, they brighten up the stage with their cool playfulness.Yet behind the lamps’ composed façades
The OPlay turns asthma into a musical experience
Inspired by the form and function of musical instruments, the OPlay is an innovative solution for asthma medication and monitoring the condition in children.Health-induced anxiety in children is a very real issue so designing products that empower them to take ownership of their health are essential. That’s the idea behind OPlay, a device for young
X Shore launches the first floating Tesla
X Shore, with its latest model, the Eelex 800, is the forefront of a new wave of electric boats targeting the consumer market.While most of the attention on travel-related pollution has focused on the roads and skies, X Shore points towards a 2019 report by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. The report found that shipping
Best Architectural Office Designs
The architects themselves design the spaces for their architecture office.Their design has a unique philosophy and style, reflecting their working…
Soft Stone massage pillow is a dream come true
Skillfully fabricated by multidisciplinary Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune for Dream Co.Japan, following a two-year research and development process – this ‘Soft Stone’ massage pillow is a dream come true. With the aim of avoiding a clinical look, its fascinating minimalistic appearance is far from your ordinary medical massage machine. © Claesson Koivisto RuneThe eclectic aesthetic of
Lotte: an armchair aiding independence in old age
Driven by interest and passion in today’s cultural, societal and ethical topics – Switzerland-based Sarah Hossli designs an armchair ‘Lotte’. “This was my diploma project, developed by closely working with relevant experts during my master studies at ECAL” says Hossli. Several elderly people face problems sitting down and standing up, mainly due to worn out, painful joints
Ding Dong sofa features an integrated massager
Illustrated here in bright yellow, the project intends to create a positive impact in people’s daily lives by building on the traditional comfort associated with sofas.That’s because the Ding Dong sofa features an integrated massager, which users can simply remove and use whenever they want.© Dong hyeon YooA simple strap invites interaction, whilst a wireless
Office interior design ideas
Office designs depend on the creativity of designers and their general views to be taken into account in the design,whether…
Completion of the tallest building in the European Union in Warsaw
Foster + Partners has completed construction of the tallest tower in the European Union at 310 meters in Warsaw, Poland.Design…
The latest trends in workspace architecture
Corporate identity is expressed through the design of the workspace, whether you are currently in the office or not.Get inspired…
How to choose the right architecture firm for you
At one point or another, the process of “decision making” is an important aspect of life.The choice we make can…
Recreate the most legendary rooms of La Louisiane in pinks
New York and Paris-based artist and designer Harry Nureyev, founder of Crosby Studios, has revived the rooms of Hôtel La…
MyHelmet protects heads and the planet
Safe for your head, sustainable and good for the environment, Arnhem-based StudioMOM turns a normal bicycle helmet into an innovative game changer – ‘MyHelmet’.“For safety reasons, one needs to replace a bicycle helmet every 3 years. This creates a waste stream of a hard-to-recycle, glued-together mixture of foam and plastic – we at StudioMOM want
SABO by AtMa Inc, between humans and nature
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Launched in 2013 by Makoto Suzuki and Ayumi Koyama, AtMa is a studio focused on spatial design for fashion retail stores, restaurants, window displays and creative direction for hotels and apartments.Their project SABO aims at reconsidering the relationship between humans and nature, artificial objects and
Robot Shit Exhibit at Milan Design Week
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Today pollution is a big trend.We live in a world that is increasingly attentive to waste, which seeks to move in a more sustainable direction, through the creation of products with zero impact on the environment.This is why we try to reduce waste and reuse
Flat-packed floating structure design for living on the water
The Danish Maritime Architecture Studio MAST, located in Copenhagen, has proposed a new system of floating architecture.This can offer adaptable…
Igloo coffee table integrates a cozy bed for your cat
Shared by both owners and their felines, Portugal-based Teixeira Design Studio fabricates ‘Igloo’ – a modern multifunctional coffee table that seamlessly integrates a warm shelter for a cat without disrupting the interiors of your home.“This concept was simply born from the thought of – one’s home becoming cluttered with pet objects and toys as well
Unveiling the design of a class sports center in Hangzhou
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a new sports complex for Hangzhou, China.Recently, ZHA won a competition to design Hangzhou, an…
UX Design Awards 2023
The first of the two UX Design Awards 2023, an international annual competition, has opened.It was recently organized by the…
