Design eventsThe winners will be announced during a live DDA Award Show on September 21, 2023. Additionally, the work of all nominees will be showcased at Dutch Design Week 2023 (DDW23) from October 21 to 29, 2023Each year, Dutch Design Awards acknowledges exceptional Dutch designers and their groundbreaking projects, while examining the influence of diverse
Design eventsVenice Innovation Design was a treasure trove of insights into innovation and sustainability, leaving participants inspired and enlightenedVID 2023 has successfully concluded at its customary location, the captivating Island of San Servolo. The event has been an annual gathering for four years now, consistently delivering top-notch content. With esteemed guests gracing the stage and
With an aim of creating a pared-back health space, today designers are harmoniously weaving together neutral, minimalistic, sustainable and calming interiors with a Scandinavian aesthetic as an antidote to traditional dental clinics – from Norm Architects to Francesc Rifé Studio, Natasha Thorpe Design, JCPCDR Architecture and i29. Innovatively balancing the practical medical requirements of dentists with
Materials & SurfacesCircular by Listone Giordano: the potential of the circular economy applied to woodCircular explores the integration of sustainability, business, design, and innovative technologies, offering insightful solutions and perspectivesPresented at Spazio Arena, in Milan, Circular by Listone Giordano showcased two products that, each in its own way, embody the two facets of circularity: the
The publication “Driving the Human: Seven Prototypes for Eco-social Renewal” has been officially launched, marking the culmination of a remarkable three-year initiative. With great enthusiasm, the creators of this book invite readers to delve into a world where science, technology, and the arts converge in a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach, forging a path towards sustainable
DesignQuadrodesign is a brand producing kitchen and bathroom faucet systems. Their founders decided in 2001 to restart the family company with a design driven, smart and sustainable approach. Here is how they succeededMost of the faucets are made of chrome plated brass, the result of a highly polluting industrial process which mainly affects the water
Showcasing how design thinking can pave a path for a promising new future utilizing materials already available – FÓLK collaborated with Studio Flétta to fabricate a sustainable airbag displayed at the Polestar showroom during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen.A sustainable Airbag by FÓLK x Studio Flétta, presented at Polestar showroom during 3daysofdesignInspiring consumers to live a more
From Snøhetta to Han Chong, Andreas Kostopoulos, Nagami, JamesPlumb, Nina+Co, MRDK, FADAA – today designers and brands are taking steps towards sustainable retail design by seamlessly using a natural material palette.Effortlessly bridging the gap and pushing the boundaries of material use and circularity, every choice is aimed at minimizing waste or reviving waste products.For instance
Bambooder‘s founder Marc Bokeloh and co-founder Dr.Ir.Ing. Almer van der Stoel developed a patented technology to mechanically extract bamboo fibers and produce semi-finished products for high-performance composite applications. The Dutch company Bambooder is bringing an easily renewable material – bamboo fibers – to the field of high-performance composite applications competing with materials such as steel or
DesignIn the fast-paced world of industrial design, staying ahead requires embracing innovative tools and techniques. Industrial design is no exception, and designers are tapping into the incredible power of artificial intelligence (AI) to take their craft to new heightsFrom product ideation to manufacturing, AI is revolutionizing the way industrial designers approach their craft. In this
Fashion brand Loewe has opened a store in Osaka that, for the first time, is specifically dedicated to the repair and preservation of its leather goods. The opening of Loewe ReCraft continues the “obsessive focus” that the brand has had on leather since 1846, when it initially launched as a leather-making collective. The store is set
Rental website Airbnb has created Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse, an all-pink California mansion with an outdoor disco, infinity pool and Western-themed bedroom. Located on the oceanfront in western Malibu, California, the lifesize dollhouse is being rented out by Barbie’s partner Ken via an Airbnb listing written as if by the doll himself. “Kendom Saloon” welcomes beach
London-based studio EBBA Architects has channelled the environmental ethos of fashion rental platform Rotaro for its pop-up boutique at department store Liberty. The project aimed to show that beautiful and interesting spaces can be created for temporary use, while still considering the environmental impacts of materials and construction. “We are very aware of our environmental
The Grade II-listed BAFTA headquarters in London’s Picadilly have received an overhaul from local studio Benedetti Architects, who raised the roof to squeeze in a new top floor while unifying its disparate interiors. Constructed in 1883, the building originally served as the Royal Institute of Painting in Watercolours and was adapted ad hoc over the
With Apple opening its latest Foster + Partners-designed store in the newly renovated Battersea Power Station, our latest roundup spotlights 10 Apple Stores designed by the British architecture studio. Apple has been working with Foster + Partners to create stores since 2014, when the technology company and architecture studio worked together to complete a retail location
UAE-based studio Roar has paid homage to the Escher-esque stepwells of India in its interior design for Jaipur Rugs’ showroom in Dubai, which features cascading, rainbow-coloured staircases. The Jaipur Rugs showroom, the Indian brand’s first in the Middle East, is located in the creative district of Aserkal, in one of the former industrial area’s previously
Hong Kong-based architect and interior designer André Fu has completed the first global flagship store for electronic accessory brand Casetify in Osaka, combining traditional Japanese shoji paper lanterns with bright colours. The store, which marks the first retail project by Fu in Japan, was informed by the urban landscape of the Shinsaibashi neighbourhood in Osaka
Sometimes the simple solutions are the best, as seen in this lookbook featuring tidy kitchen interiors where minimalist closed cabinets are combined with decorative materials. In these kitchens, found in homes from Sweden to Mexico, architects and designers largely chose simple storage solutions but added material interest in the form of marble, steel and brick
DesignMaking life less stressful, this product allows elderly and less able patients to urinate comfortably whether standing or seated giving them independenceDid you know that an estimated 423 million people suffer from urinary incontinence allowing them to never be more than an arm’s length from a toilet? This is where Releaf Freedom comes in –
Materials & SurfacesEngineered rattan showcases its remarkable versatility as a material that seamlessly blends nature and technology, providing inventive and eco-friendly solutions across various industrial sectorsKaruun is an innovative and sustainable material developed from the transformation of rattan, a climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of Indonesia. The plant of rattan has been
From Chatpod 700 to Zen Pod, Arche, Kameleon Office Booth and Mono – today pods and booths are an innovative response to contemporary offices which are ever-changing and require flexible workspace solutions. So, what are pods and booths?Cost-effective, versatile, contemporary and offering the best of all worlds in a post-pandemic workspace – pods and booths are
End of content
End of content
