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Inspired by the benefits of biophilic design, the OLUS air purifier is an ingenious air filter that proves that plant-based alternatives can be sustainable and effective.Believe it or not, breathing clean air isn’t recognised as a human right. Despite being aware of the impact bad air can have on us, the United Nations estimates that
The inauguration of its new showroom-cum-exhibition space takes place alongside product launches designed by Piero Lissoni and Marc Sadler.If you haven’t heard of designer radiators then you probably haven’t heard of Antrax, the Italian company that has pioneered the product category for some 25 years now. Based just outside of Venice, the company combines energy-saving
Home appliances are getting drastically digitized, influencing every aspect of the household: consumer electronics are expected to account for 63% of all installed IoT units by 2020. Viomi is a Chinese brand that develops an ecosystem of IoT enabled home accessories. Their countertop ceramic heater presents a modern and clean design in addition to smooth
The majestic Longmenshan Mountains and Min River lie 50 kilometers north of Chengdu,cutting vast across the rich fields of Sichuan…
“Searching for the Glow of the Future”, is the title of the organizational theme,which Glow Shenzhen 2021 seeks to integrate…
Las Vegas was revealed to be the least expensive city in the US for renters, in 2017.This is according to…
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Jibbe is pushing the borders of 3D printed ceramics. His collection pieces are made with a machine he wholly designed and fabricated.Learning from the textile industry and, in particular, from the tapestry’s creation process, the porcelain printer is intended to be able to produce a
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Tilde is a series of products made with FFF 3D printers.The New Craft House designers seek maximum practicability and productivity and want to tackle the sense of beauty in FFF 3D printing technology by using a printing technique called “Ami-Gasane.”This “Ami-Gasane” technique gives the products
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.Named to transmit Natuzzi’s new journey and inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, Marcel Wanders together with Gabriele Chiave designed the Adam sofa.A wooden base gives a total handmade impression, while the backrest cushions are filled with Ecolympha by Olmo polyurethane made up only of natural
London-based design studio Blond has created the perfect packaging concept for chic eco brand Fussy.Natural deodorants have grown in popularity over recent years as an alternative to aluminium-packed antiperspirants. As far as we know, there is no hard evidence to back up claims that aluminium is harmful but still, anything that offers an alternative to
URBAN LOUNGE by Pininfarina Architecture is conceived as a responsive public space that can take advantage of the specific local climate and surroundings to maximize user comfort and active microclimate mitigation strategies.Exploring how urban outdoor spaces can be operated to fight against climate change, the installation improves outdoor comfort by introducing passive and active strategies that are tailored to the
Specifically designed to showcase the brand’s concept, collections and know-how, the interior architecture of this 1600m2 space across two levels was conceived by the Roche Bobois design office.The space, which also includes areas dedicated to digital tools and projects, is characterized by natural materials, both mineral and vegetal: ceramics, wood, green walls, and more.Two staircases
Seamlessly allowing movement between disciplines and playfully exploring material, form as well as color – Germany-based Freia Achenbach crafts an extraordinary amorphous ‘Spectator Shelf’ from resin, foam and sand, offering storage or presentation space. An object, furniture and spatial designer – her work often starts from a certain narrative further translated into products through experimenting a
Featuring a combination of strong lines harmoniously infused with subtle intricate details, Netherlands-based Sander Mulder fabricates ‘Hunebed’ – an eye-catching modular couch where one can stack and rotate individual stones, creating the perfect seating solution.With bold statements and innovative techniques – he has grown to become an international design studio over the years, specializing in
Entries for the 2022 BLT Built Design Awards are now accepted in four main categories:Interior design, architectural design, project management,…
The Lab Art Prize MILAN’22 was opened for entries, and it invites entries from all types of artists,professional hobbyists, illustrators,…
The SKYHIVE Timber Skyscraper Challenge is the sixth annual architectural competition.Looking for unique and distinctive designs for a high-rise building…
Designer SooA Choi drew inspiration from a clock when designing Ploud, a conceptual hanger with versatile arms that rotate like the hands of a clock.It features a hanger body with a circular control unit, which houses the necessary mechanics for the two hanger bars to rotate on either side.The modified hanger arms can be used
Every design decision responds to damning reports exposing human’s dependency on technology and the impact this is having on social interaction, in this case, Thailand.The residential project titled ‘The Broken Home’ by Integrated Field intends to elevate the way of life and relationship patterns of a Thai family in the Digital Age.As such, it has
The startup SquarEat is making eating more efficient by turning your favorite foods into scientifically-moulded, Lego-like squares.If you want to imagine what the future of food looks like then look no further. A new Florida-based company called SquarEat has come up with a new “meal-replacement” concept food by transforming raw ingredients into standardized 50-gram squares.
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.The carry-on herbal inhaler represents a healing companion as the name of the brand itself: “A” represents one, “Pal” means friend while “U” is the symbol of a smile.APAUL creates a culture of inhaler products passing on Thai cultural heritage from its origins to the
