- This Grasp Lamp , by Danish industrial designer Thomas Albertsen , isn't really a lamp in the technical sense: Instead it's a structure to hold lighting. Which is to say, the lamp has no wiring, just a (presumably magnetic) connection...
- Space may be infinite, but it has the same problem we do on Earth: Not enough housing. Builders of space habitats are constrained by shipping capacity. While rocket launches have become cheaper and more frequent, there are only so many...
- In the UK, where drinking warm beer was a thing, pint glasses were an appropriate vessel for centuries. In 20th century Germany, a new type of beer vessel evolved along with the technology of refrigeration: The stange, which translates...
- This object might baffle Westerners visiting Japan: To give you some context, you'd find it in a traditional noodle shop. It's an old-school spice vessel, invented prior to blowmolding. They often hold shichimi (a spice blend) and are...
- At first glance, wearable speakers are a strange bit of kit. When Bose released their Soundwear Companion in 2017, I couldn't see the use case. But as I age it becomes more obvious. I frequently use captions while watching shows or...
- Muddycap is the handle of an anonymous artist/designer whose bio reads "I make chairs and shits." His Instagram is a deep portfolio of insane chair designs. (Most appear to be renderings, though he can be seen making models in some shots...
- Korean artist/designer Oneseo Choi must have a steady supply of castoff aluminum extrusions. His " Pattern of Industry " series uses them to make furniture: Because Choi is branded both an artist and designer, it's a little trickier to...
- London-based Scott Richler's design background is atypical: He's worked as both an architect and a jewelry designer. Both disciplines have clearly informed his Harlow Chandelier : The shades are mold-blown glass, available in white or...
- Italian industrial designer Bruno Munari designed this radical Cubo posacenere ("Cube ashtray") around 1954: Image: Di Albertozanardo - CC BY-SA 4.0 Placing the butts inside the box was completely outside-the-box; up until that point,...
- Designer and manufacturer unknown, but this chair hails from 1970s Norway, according to reseller Møbelhøker . It demonstrates mastery of steam bending and, surprisingly, it's listed as a folding chair. You can guess where the pivot point...
- This article was written by Scott Jenson and Michael DiTullo A few recent tech writers have leaked that the new AirPods case will likely have a touch screen. Other earbud makers have tried this as well but it's Apple, so people will...
- Interior design magazine RUM posted these shots of an NYC apartment renovation: While the newer furniture pieces are credited, this vernacular chair in the second shot is not: Image: Piet Albert Goethals The seatback flows downward to...
- We don't often see softgoods in ID students' portfolios, so this one jumped out at us. This M–W256 project was done by Sven Abplanalp while studying Industrial Design at ECAL : "M–W256" is a project resulting from a global analysis of...
- "In perhaps one of the great ironies of human civilisation," writes Brian Kaller, "mechanical devices to truly magnify human power came along as soon as we didn't need them." Kaller's article, " The Hidden Potential of Bicycles ," is...
- On a Wire is a record stand as unique as your collection: the only record stand available today that organizes and displays your records simultaneously. On a Wire lives near your turntable, organizing your new, favorite, and new favorite...
- These stunning furniture pieces are by Australian furniture designer/builder Brodie Neill (who did that ReCoil table we looked at earlier ). First off, this Bonsai shelving unit was commissioned by a client. It's made of bronze and...
- Yet another AI genie's out of the bottle. The…geniuses over at Microsoft have unveiled their new VASA technology for "Lifelike audio-driven talking faces generated in real time." The tech can use a single snapshot, then animate it to...
- Yet another bizarre design origin story. People come to product and furniture design through different routes. Some go to school and get a degree in Industrial Design. Others become architects, then decide working on smaller-scale stuff...
- The Japanese art of flower arrangement, Ikebana, is a captivating practice that aims for poetic synthesis of human hand and natural beauty in each composition. Stickybana , as documented on this Instagram page , is a sub-genre that...
- Here's what we looked at this week: Startup Humane has debuted their Ai Pin, to damning reviews . The UI/UX design is just insane. Form follows function: NASA's zero-gravity drinking cup , prototyped in space. Some wonderful scans from...
- Zenpack is a packaging design firm with a key difference from competitors: They also handle fulfillment, bringing design and manufacturing under one roof to offer clients a turnkey solution. They were recently hired by coffee retailer...
- This screw gripper , designed and manufactured by Wera Tools , is for holding non-magnetic screws on the tip of your driver. It slides over cylindrical and hexagonal shafts with a diameter of 4.5mm to 6mm. Made of soft plastic, they...
- This Tove Lounge Chair was designed by Arnold Madsen and Henry Schübell*, a 20th-century Danish design duo. Produced in the 1950s and '60s, it's finely designed and made, with a well-balanced blend of curves and straight lines. The frame...
- This low-tech Cloche table smoker is by Paris-based industrial designer Guillaume Bloget . It's made of Beech and stainless steel. "CLOCHE is for cold smoking food from aromatic plants or wood chips. It preserves the intrinsic flavors of...
- Despite the name, the UK's Grimsdyke Farm is actually a research facility and experimental fabrication workshop for artists, designers and architects. "Established in 2004 by [architect and RCA instructor] Guan Lee , it has been hosting...
- Early sewing machine designs failed because the inventors attempted to replicate human motions with mechanical parts. The way humans sew is by drawing a needle all the way through the fabric, thus the needle's eye is at the tail end....
- Whipsaw was recognized with multiple wins at the 2022 International Design Excellence Awards. Whipsaw won silver awards for its design of Fluidigm's Biomark X in the Medical & Health category and the MXXY Hydration Backpack in the...
- 'R for Repair: London x Singapore' - the second edition of the 'R for Repair' exhibition - is open until November 2nd at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The exhibition showcases the transformative power of repair as part of the...
- On view at Ace Hotel New York from October 19th to 30th, The Be Original Americas: Originality Deconstructed exhibition celebrates creativity by pulling back the curtain on the 'how' and 'why' of some of the international design...
- Organized by Red Dot, the Contemporary Good Design Award allows companies and designers to present their products to an internationally renowned and independent jury for assessment. Successful participants are permitted to use the label,...
- Pavilion has debuted Palmera, a new collection of outdoor furniture inspired by the contoured embrace of a hammock and the mesmerizing effect of sunlight filtering through palm trees.
- Leon Speakers recently partnered with Logitech, Turf Design, Shure Audio, and American Lighting to create Cove, a revolutionary new desktop accessory that enhances the overall work experience.
- Morrama recently developed a more sustainable packaging range for restaurant chain wagamama. The new packaging will be implemented across the delivery and takeaway operations, replacing over eight million plastic packaging items.
- BuzziPleat Edel Long is a large-scale yet lightweight sculptural form that can be suspended from the ceiling or wall-mounted to absorb excessive noise.
- Andreu World is now accepting submissions for its 21st International Design Competition. This year the submissions will be focused on sustainable seat or table designs to support and promote new talent in design.
- The UX Design Awards - Spring 2023 is now open for submissions. Companies, agencies, professionals, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: 'Product' & 'Concept' for...
- Loading crane manufacturer Haulerman has launched a design competition asking participants to imagine one or more accessories for its line of products. The deadline is July 30, 2017.
- Lexus has announced the Grand Prix winner of the Lexus Design Award 2017 – PIXEL by Hiroto Yoshizoe - and the finalists are on display at the Lexus Yet pavilion at the Milan Design Week.
- Tractors manufacturer Valtra has launched a design competition tasking designers to envision a tractor for the year 2040. The submission deadline is April 26, 2017.
- A very interesting 1-hour lecture on design principles and the role of industrial designers in the entertainment industry. Held by concept designer Mike Hill at Industry Workshop 2015.
- BMW Designworks and Puma have created the X-CAT DISC, a shoe with a stretchable and super-light material inspired by the 2008 Gina Concept.
- Nissan has created a seven-seater bobsleigh with a design inspired by the X-Trail model. We report the official details and a behind the scenes video.
- Peugeot Design Lab has styled the lines of the H160 helicopter, a new civil aircraft presented by Airbus Helicopters at the Dubai Airshow (8-12 November).
- BMW of North America has announced the development of a new racing wheelchair for use by athletes of the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Team in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
- Presented at this year's Milan Design Week, the Spheres project by Swiss-Argentinian designer Alfredo Häberli uses abstract artworks and a hybrid vessel concept to explore BMW's design philosophy.
- Toyota Material Handling Europe has launched the second edition of the Logistic Design Competition, asking European design students and recent graduates to envision the future look of their forklift models.