A novel, biodegradable, and easily recyclable textile fiber from corn
Today, less than 1% of global textile fibers are recycled into new textile products, enforcing dependency on virgin raw materials, […]
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Sustainable design
We hear a lot about Sustainable Design, sometimes too much and often not rightly. In this section, we have set ourselves the task of showing you truly sustainable design projects, which take into account the materials used, the production processes and their contribution to a truly circular economy, capable of reducing the environmental impact.
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 […]
From farm waste to Nordic elegance: the story behind Terra table lamps
Lanova‘s latest product represents the fusion between environmental consciousness and timeless Nordic design. Terra is an innovative lighting collection developed […]
Fucina Frammenti: The brand that turns industry leftovers into design marvels
At this year’s 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, Italian company Fucina Frammenti unveiled something new: an immersive installation called Appartamento, which aims […]
Monster Chamber, the power of local design by Andrea de Chirico
Monster Chamber is the name that designer Andrea de Chirico (ADC) has given to his new furniture collection, the result […]
Snøhetta and Ege Carpets’ radical approach to textile design
As the boundaries between digital and physical design continue to blur, Snøhetta and Ege Carpets‘ latest collaboration is a clear […]
Rigorous and conscious self-produced design by Abuse Studio
Michele Chillé, Andrea Favalli, Sara Vaccari, and Michele Zadra are the founders of Abuse Studio, a design practice with a […]
Can better housing help prevent malaria? The Star Homes Project in Sub-Saharan Africa
Today, approximately 1.1 billion people live in Sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the fastest-growing population globally. By 2050, this number […]
A smart lamp to bring wellness and sunlight indoors
Between office hours, screen time, and transit routines, it’s easy to forget how little sunlight we actually get. However, UV […]
Can you believe this floor is made of mushrooms? The work of Mogu
Mogu is part of a new generation of companies reimagining material innovation through nature. Based in Amsterdam, but with an […]
How robotic felting is repurposing discarded wool into contemporary furniture
In Europe, nearly 90% of sheep wool is subject to an unhappy fate, being either burned, buried, or discarded in […]
Sculpting stories in sustainable outdoor design
Rooted in the industrial heart of Vicenza and part of the renowned VECA S.p.A. group, LYXO has emerged as a […]
