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- 11 inspiring designs we loved at Milan Design Week 2018 Fri, 27 Apr 18, 2:28amDesigners awed and inspired attendees at this year's Milan Design Week with fresh takes on contemporary design. From unexpected uses for wood and recycled materials to advanced lighting technology, we spotted countless incredible...
- This new 3D-printed house was built by a portable robot in just 48 hours Sat, 21 Apr 18, 4:19amThere are a lot of 3D-printed houses popping up these days, but this is the first time an architect with the renown of Massimiliano Locatelli of CLS Architetti and Arup has tackled one...
- A giant, air-purifying "cloud" just popped up in the middle of Milan Thu, 19 Apr 18, 2:43amIf you're tired of breathing less-than-clean city air, Milan has a temporary respite for you. “Transitions,” a giant, cloud-like pod, has landed in the heart of the Brera Design District for Milan Design Week 2018. As...
- Piuarch kicks off Milan Design Week with a beautiful urban light installation Thu, 12 Apr 18, 3:38amMilan-based architecture firm Piuarch has created an amazing light installation for this year's Milan Design Week. Named AgrAir, the project takes the form of an open-air pavilion with transparent, prism-shaped inflatables...
- Give this clock a roll and it'll show you the time anywhere on Earth Tue, 11 Jul 17, 11:02pmThis World Clock is something that every global citizen needs today. The simple yet incredibly clever device quickly tells you what time it is anywhere on the planet. Developed by Japanese product designer Masafumi Ishikawa,...
- This carved wood bench hides an unexpected surprise Thu, 13 Apr 17, 11:00pmThis simple-looking bench hides a two-fold surprise. A closer look reveals that the 'tufted' bench is actually carved out of solid wood - and when you sit down it's bouncy and soft! Valentijn Rieb and Andrea Schimmer perfectly...
- 5 surprising products made from hemp Thu, 6 Apr 17, 7:00pmHemp is a sustainable supermaterial with a wide range of applications that go far beyond hacky sacks and beaded bracelets. An experimental project called Fabric-Action explores exciting new uses for hemp - including modular...
- Pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans just popped up in Milan Wed, 5 Apr 17, 6:30pmHere's something we've never seen before: a structure made entirely of pants! Starchitects Diller Scofidio+ Renfro just unveiled a sprawling pavilion made from 300 pairs of blue jeans in Milan...
- 10 inspiring upcycled designs that will make you think twice before tossing anything Fri, 15 Apr 16, 5:59pmTurning something discarded into something useful and beautiful is one of the most rewarding facets of design. We're delighted to see that more emerging designers are integrating upcycling into their work, proving that new...
- 14 brilliant new lighting designs that will inspire you Fri, 15 Apr 16, 6:56amThis "Carusel 14" lamps by Mr.Fräg make low-grade balsa material look glamorous. Spotted at Local Design group exhibition. Paola Navone's designed these stunning glass lamps with Murano glassmakers Barovier&Toso for...
- Spectacular LightGarden lamps transform walls into dazzling works of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...
- These amazing crystal chandeliers are alive Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:00amSturkenboom starts by selecting antique objects and covering them with a fluid which causes crystals to grow on the metal over time. In this way, every object in the collection is an entirely unique piece. The pieces...
- Spectacular modular lamps transform walls into a dazzling work of art Fri, 15 Apr 16, 1:45amThe fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal panels can be made from either brass, copper, or steel to match your existing interior design. The best...
- The Leopard Tree is the world’s first high-quality outdoor gym Thu, 14 Apr 16, 11:30pmUpon spotting the Leopard Tree at Salone Del Mobile in Milan, we were immediately struck by the high quality materials and finish that give the gym its special flair...
- Incredible Lift-bit sofa digitally transforms into any shape you want Thu, 14 Apr 16, 1:16amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kyre06-WrM Creativity is encouraged for owners of the Lift-bit furniture system, designed by Carlo Ratti for the company Vitra. Depending on how the units are laid out you can arrange a winding...