Zambia has been generous host to refugees since 1966 when the Angolan revolution against the Portuguese spread to the east of the country forcing people to flee for safety in neighboring Zambia.Almost 60 years later, Zambia is still receiving refugees from a long list of countries, with a predominance of Congolese, Burundians and Somalis. There
Artistically creating synergies between materials and functionality, Lausanne-based Renaud Defrancesco innovatively crafts ‘Bulb LMP’ – series of eclectic bulbs that has the particularity to be directly used as a lamp.Deeply interested in the analysis of the environment around him and the impact of mankind – he launched his studio in 2017 and has since then
Deeply inspired by signs of nature as well as expressing Brazilian singularity through innovative design and attention to intricate detail, Brazil-based WENTZ crafts ‘Canoa’ – an alluring lounge chair that rocks like the sea and beautifully evokes a calm feeling of being on water. A one-of-kind furniture, lighting and accessories brand – “our objects express, in
Believing in the power of conscious sustainable design, London-based creative studio Blond skillfully crafts ‘Loop’ – a playful water bottle with an iconic shape and innovative lid, from which it takes its name, embodying one-of-a-kind features. With Joseph Joseph approaching Blond to fabricate a hero product in their new hydration range – this conceptual project was
As our devices like to remind us, we spend a huge portion of our lives in digital worlds. The interfaces we use to access them—from Zoom to FaceTime, WhatsApp to Discord, Roblox to Fortnite—are visual and tactile manifestations of code that both connect and separate us, and shape the way we behave and perceive others.
‘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
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
Hiiibrand Awards 2022 is now open for entries! Hiiibrand Awards 2022: Hiiibrand Awards 2022, Hiiibrand International Brand Design Award, recently opened for entries for 13 consecutive years, aiming to improve the development of brand design while awarding those who apply themselves to the excellent works around the world. brand graphic design packaging logo advertising fashion
Current Work is a lecture series featuring leading figures in the worlds of architecture, urbanism, design, and art. The fall 2022 Current Work series examines projects and firms enacting new modes of architectural practice, collaboration, and community engagement.MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group was founded in 2008 as a nonprofit organization with the mission
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
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
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
Mega Clima West Africa 2023 The biggest HVAC+R exhibition in West Africa. More than 3800…
ECCO Design Lab aims to show young and/or new designers what it takes to produce ECCO products of the future. In this, their Pot Bag Edition, promising talent will redesign one of ECCO’s most iconic and popular bags. The winner will get €3000 and see their winning design produced at the ECCO Atelier, in Dongen
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
New Design within the Historic Environment A presentation by Dr. Nikolaos Karydis, director of the…
Aga Khan Award for Architecture: Discussion with Brigitte Shim One of the most renowned architectural…
Architecture & Design Collection Awards is an open platform to creativity and talent, where all the participants may showcase their best works, giving them great visibility around the world. We want to celebrate and honor diversity with remarkable works globally.ADC Awards is open to entries from all over the world. Either you are a well
COLOR ART 2023: XXXII International Festival of Fine Arts is now open for entries! COLOR ART 2023: XXXII International Festival of Fine Arts: The Goleniów Cultural Centre (Poland) is very pleasant to invite children and youth from all over the world to participate in the XXXII International Festival of Fine Arts COLOR ART. competitions festivals
The traditional understanding of tall buildings and, by extension, density and cities, is facing new challenges, including carbon, climate change, and the demand for better social, economic, and environmental outcomes.“Tall Excellence: Seeking the Ideal in Vertical Urbanism” is a conference that tackles the challenge of a new type of urban density, one that seeks to
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
