aside from the growing popularity of 3D printing technology and the advantages it has provided for multiple design disciplines, the chinese studio of KBme2 believes that there is a simple way we can create homeware that could truly belong to the user. this idea has led to the formation of a tissue box constructed from the timeless childhood toy, LEGO. by stacking the building blocks to represent..
while fashion choices are often used as a method of self-expression, the ‘typo buttons’ by korean studio AND adds a quirky twist by allowing someone to literally wear his or her mood and attitude on their sleeve. by adding additional holes to standard buttons, the configuration of thread can create new interpretations of the typical cross-stitch. letters and numbers can be sewn into the aperture..
Reclaimed and repurposed wood has a new-found love in the world of modern decor and design, with the likes of the briar wood furniture collection by Bizzotto topping the trend. Bizzotto's creative director Tiziano Bizzotto has stayed true to the company's deep-rooted love of wood. The result is the Sidney line, boasting a raw, earthy character that only Mother Nature could craft, with the fine t..
고양이를 위한 안식처 Delphine Courier has designed the CatCube, a geometric nest made from cardboard that is designed and manufactured in Belgium. from contemporist
selective laser sintering (otherwise known as SLS) is an additive manufacturing technology that has multiple benefits. the process works by converting 3D data into layers of material that will be compiled on top of one another according to the necessary specifications. the resulting physical parts are lightweight, highly durable, and heat and chemical resistant, all of which were created without..
A wardrobe by Chinese designer Naihan Li shaped like OMA's CCTV tower in Beijing will go on show at Design Miami next month.Naihan Li created the 1:100 scale model of the building, completed by Dutch architecture firm OMA in 2012 as the headquarters for the Chinese Central Television company, to function as a wardrobe and storage cabinet. Built from Brazilian rosewood, the furniture piece echoes..
Italian car and coach-building firm Pininfarina has combined materials used inside 1930s vehicles with current technologies to produce a limited-edition bicycle Famous for creating luxury tailor-made cars for manufacturers including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Maserati, Pininfarina worked with bicycle maker 43 Milano to create the Fuoriserie bike using a combination of contemporary and class..
Designers Martin Zapata and Susana Mejia of Lord Paw, have created a cat bed for the ‘true king of the home’.A designer bed for the true king of the home. This handcrafted piece will add to the aesthetic of the modern home and your fury friend will love it. We wanted to provide something that looks beautiful in your home and your cat loves at the same time. from contemporist
Have you ever gotten excited about a 40x40cm marble tile? Well prepare to right now! In their latest project ‘40X40’, Italian designers Paolo Ulian and Moreno Ratti have taken the humble marble tile - often found discarded in the back of warehouses - and have unleashed its potential to create some breathtaking and functional new items. Creativity is at its most mesmerising when it offers new exc..
molo have created a variety of public seating areas that are currently on display Orgatec in Koln, Germany.Design: molo Photography by molo from contemporist
