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The Bambulance, is a finalist for the Index:Awards Design To Improve Life. Design For Development Society is extremely excited to be pioneering research into the use of sustainable local materials in the design and manufacture of emergency medical transportation devices (EMTD). They are currently developing plans for a project in which they will design and … Continue reading “Bambulance Project”
The public has picked the winner of Dyson’s People’s Choice Award and has chosen the 6dot Braille Labeler, designed by MIT students Adelaide Calbry-Muzyka, Josh Karges, Karina Pikhart, Maria Prus, Trevor Shannon and Rachel Tatem. 6dot Braille Labeler The team set out to resolve the currently difficult or often error prone Brialle labeling systems after … Continue reading “James Dyson Award – People’s Choice Winner”
Image: Jarbas Lopes, One bike from AERIALBIKEWAY (Cicolviaerea) series, 2001-07’Bike Rides’ will explore the increasing relevance of bicycles in contemporary art and culture. As worldwide trends point to bike riding as a serious and sustainable means of transportation that is currently reshaping cities, the public’s fascination with bicycles is growing. Avid bike riders, amateur bike … Continue reading “‘Bike Rides’ exhibition”
We have to think beyond recycling; why waste energy shaping wood when nature is already doing such a good job ? Alain Berteau designed these hangers for the brussels based non-profit organisation ‘Les Petits Riens’, which provides social reinsertion via the collecting and selling of second-hand clothes and used furniture. Sold by sets of 8, … Continue reading “Pick up Wood, a low tech design”
Studio Gorm is a collaboration between John Arndt and Wonhee Jeong. They met while studying at the Design Academy Eindhoven but their office is now located in Eugene, Oregon where they also work in the product design program at the university.’Flow’ is a kitchen they have designed where waste products are used to grow plants. … Continue reading “Flow2 kitchen by Studio Gorm”
For 40 years, from 1955 until 1995, Dieter Rams designed or oversaw thedesign of over 500 products for the German electronics manufacturer Braun, as well as furniture for Vitsœ. Audio equipment, calculators, shavers and shelving systems are just some of the products created by Dieter Rams, each item holds a special place in the history … Continue reading “Dieter Rams – Less and More”
On August 28 2009 Danish Minister of Culture Carina Christensen presented the Time to design – new talent award 2009 at the National Workshops for Arts and Crafts. Corian PING PONG table, design by Hunn Wai – Photo credit: Daniel Peh The jury selected two talented young designers: Hunn Wai and Francesca Lanzavecchia, as winners … Continue reading “Time to design – new talent award 2009”
Richard Sarson graduated from London’s Royal College of Art in 2006. His work has become internationally recognised and used by organisations including The Art Directors Club of Europe, The New York Times etc. Here is some of his latest graphic design works. Love, Digital, 2009 Iconic, Digital, 2009 Pattern 04, Digital, 2009 Joy, Digital, 2009
James Reynolds’ Far Foods project is an alternative packaging forsupermarket. It shows the distance that some foods travel from and the resultant carbon dioxide released during the journey. The receipt features a boarding card style tear-off strip. James Reynolds has recently graduated from Kingston University studying Graphic Design. He lives and works in London. (Copyright … Continue reading “Far Foods by James Reynolds”
Swedish design student Rickard Hederstierna from Lund University wins Electrolux Design Lab 2009 with his concept ‘Cocoon’, the meat and fish maker. ‘Cocoon’ is a sustainable response to the world’s growing population and its desire to consume meat and fish. Similar to heating popcorn in a microwave, Cocoon prepares pre-packaged meat and fish dishes by … Continue reading “‘Cocoon’ is the winner of Electrolux Design Lab 2009”
Industrial designer Hannu Kähönen (born 1948) has received the KajFranck Design Prize 2009. Hannu Kähönen graduated in 1971 from the University of Art and Design Helsinki. He is a versatile expert in design, whose perspective ranges from the practical design work to national design policy. He has helped to develop the field through his work … Continue reading “The Kaj Franck Design Prize 2009 to Hannu Kähönen”
Material ConneXion announced the launch of its first annual medium award for material of the year, naming UK-based company Concrete Canvas’s Concrete Cloth as the inaugural winner. Concrete Cloth’s groundbreaking cement impregnated flexible fabric technology, which allows it to be quickly and easily molded and set into shapes, is a natural choice for 2009’s winner.
STUDIO MS has presented their ‘Book Light’ at ICFF. The lamp is inspired by traditional bookbinding. They combined two elements that a book and a light with pleats. According to how you open the book, it adjusts the amount of light. The Book Light, 2009 – UV stable pvc / cotton for bookbinding Their love … Continue reading “The Book Light”
German designers Nora Schmidt and Ines Königsmann have joined in 2009 to form Studio NOI. They presented their new products at DMY, Design Festival Berlin. Haori – The traditional Kimono is characterized by its long sleeve bags – these aliform sacs are used as (secret) storage for personal utensils. This expressive image of the Kimono, … Continue reading “NOI in Berlin”
A historical renovation by Naço Architectures. Hengshan cinema was founded in 1951. It was the first new cinema after the birth of new China. In the end of 2009, when Naço joined the renovation competition, this was the situation: after 60 years of use, although there had been some renovated in 90’s, the space and … Continue reading “The new Heng Shan cinema”
Ok, we are not the first to post about Sugru. But we’re fans of this product since its launch in 2009 (more about the history of Sugru here). For those who have never heard of it, it’s a kind of “Play Dough” that turns into a tough and flexible rubber in about 12 hours. At home, we … Continue reading “Dieter Rams + Sugru”
Award winning designer Susan Bradley confirms her strong sense of design with this new version of her lovely laser cut outdoor ‘wallpapers’.More at www.SusanBradley.co.uk For those new to the name, Susan Bradley is a fresh British design talent. After an established career in the multi-media design industry, she has successfully turned her attention to 3-dimensional … Continue reading “Susan Bradley’s new outdoor wallpaper”
Dutch company Drymer developed a ‘three wheels’ with electric support with TechnologieCentrum Noord-Nederland, of Groningen, and the support of many national and European institutions. The two front wheels of the Drymer ensure a stable driving experience and lean in the windings to be able to take them quickly. Cycling is supported by an electric motor … Continue reading “Dutch three-wheeler”
Hono light from Japanese company Metaphys is a sophisticated lamp which works on the principle of a candle. The Hono light doesn’t rely on any switch to illuminate itself. A gentle touch by a magnetic match is enough to ignite the lamp. Furthermore, you can turn it off just by blowing on it. It features … Continue reading “Metaphys Hono Light”
Nostalgia and charm have been key factors in the good marks the Car of the Year 2008 Jury has given to the retro-looking 500, a car of classless appeal in the Fiat tradition. In the showdown between two small cars, the Fiat has had a clear win with 385 points against the Mazda2, that finished … Continue reading “The Fiat 500 is ‘Car of the Year 2008’”
Drawing on experimental observations of NASA scientists, French designer Mathieu Lehanneur and scientist David Edwards have created a new form of air filter which passes dirty air past absorptive surfaces of plants, thereby improving the capacity of plants to absorb noxious gases and particles.NASA scientists found that certain kinds of plants could act as natural … Continue reading “Air filtering system with plants ‘Bel-Air’”
The Plumen low energy light bulb prototype is a reaction to the lack of real diversity, imagination and personality offered by the market today. Despite there being an abundance of producers, we see only three basic bulb formats available: the Radiator, the Tungsten-esc types and the Ice Cream Whip. Surely the tubular formation of these … Continue reading “The Plumen Project”
First: Choose your size (from 30 to 46)Second: Cut on the line of points (you only need simple scissors) Third: Adapt the slipper to your foot (not your foot to the slipper!!) Fourth: Walk Amor de Madre, design studio based in Barcelona, are two designers, Ernest Perera Duran and Marta Ventura Carreras but also a … Continue reading “‘Uncut’ Slipper by Ernest Perera”
RNID, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, is the largest charity working to change the world for the UK’s 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. They run the ‘Don’t Lose The Music campaign’.We are exposed to more noise in our daily lives than previous generations. From research carried out with over 1000 … Continue reading “Plug. The future in hearing protection”
Legendary designer Philippe Starck — with no pretty slides behind him — spends 18 minutes reaching for the very roots of the question ‘Why design?’ Along the way he drops impressive insights into the human condition and totally charms the TED audience.Such a great showman, a must see! Watch the video
‘Fragiles’ is a showcase and sales exhibition of more than 200 design objects created from porcelain, glass and ceramics. Tjep. Shock Proof Collection: Ikea Small Black Vase
The Triennale Design Museum, the first museum dedicated to design in Italy, has opened inside La Triennale di Milano on December 6, 2007. The new Museum establishes a permanent exhibition space for design in the heart of a city marked by a rich design heritage. The architectural design for the restoration of the building … Continue reading “Opening of the Triennale Design Museum in Milan”
Utrecht Manifest is an international cultural biennial, which perceives contemporary developments in design and architecture from a social perspective. The biennial shows how architecture and design, in the past and present, have looked for answers to social and cultural questions connected to innovation, quality and sustainability.The biennial searches for connections between design, architecture and other … Continue reading “Utrecht Manifest – 2nd biennale for social design”
It’s been a while since we last showed you a student project. In this festive season, with big receptions to be held, here is the creation of Sandra Groll, student at the German “Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe”. In my opinion, she did not plan to serve soup for Xmas. 🙂
