Returning to the essential is the real innovation in design: Ardea’s a interpretation of a timeless object
Delete, delete, delete, and in the end, find one essential design component. While we were designing, we were against the […]
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Concept design
Welcome to the world of concept design, where the early stages of the creative process come alive. With the advent of powerful graphic software, the boundaries of what can be achieved during this phase have been shattered, allowing for stunning levels of quality and realism. In this section, we invite you to embark on a curated journey, where we showcase a selection of the most representative concept designs. Explore the realms of architecture, product design, and beyond as we unveil the visionary creations that shape our future. From awe-inspiring structures that defy gravity to ingenious product concepts that push the boundaries of innovation, each piece tells a story of creativity, passion, and boundless potential.
What if your side table cared for you?
An object that reimagines the home robot. Designed by industrial designer Abin Rajendran, the Bable side table blurs the line […]
From vision to real-world impact: what makes the Goldreed Award a game-changer
In an era where innovation is the global currency of progress, design has evolved from aesthetic flourish to strategic necessity. […]
Elisava’s class of 2025: Our top 5 highlights
This year’s Grad Showcase from Elisava featured more than 400 works in the fields of design and engineering. The projects […]
BUDDE, design as a sort of poetry
Just because many designers aim for minimalism – the essential – doesn’t mean everyone can reach it. It’s a work […]
Ideas For Business – Call #1: Meet the three winning projects
In an age where furniture is expected to do more than simply furnish, DesignWanted launched, this May, a call to […]
A weather machine that brings back the poetics of forecasting
Weather forecasting has a curious design history. For centuries, we looked up, reading the sky through clouds, colour shifts, and […]
iF Design Award 2025: A look at the winners and the night of the ceremony
The curtain has just closed on the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, at a sold-out event held at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in […]
Sweat for Watts: A bike that pedals towards energy sufficiency
In a time where sustainability is at the forefront, Lithuanian startup Tukas EV emerges with a noteworthy innovation: an exercise […]
Thelonious Goupil: modeling design through making
With a portfolio that includes collaborations with brands like Iittala, Vitra, and Lehni, Thelonious Goupil’s trajectory blends industrial design expertise […]
Sustainable furniture born from coffee waste
Emerging from the themes of regenerative materials and ecological design, the Unsleepy series by CHanhyeok Kim looks at the afterlife […]
No neutral spaces: Architecture responds at Venice 2025
Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective. With this title, the 19th Biennale of Architecture in Venice just opened, and we already have […]
