From concept to industrialized product: a conversation with PQ Design Group
With over 150 clients worldwide and three offices – in Milan, Pisa, and Shenzhen – since 2009, the studio founded […]
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3d printing
Originally developed for prototyping, 3D printing has become a powerful tool for contemporary design. This tag explores products, furniture, installations and architectural applications shaped through additive manufacturing, spanning everything from small-scale objects to large-scale construction. DesignWanted follows the designers, studios and companies expanding the technology through material experimentation, from recycled polymers and bio-based compounds to ceramics and metals. This editorial selection examines how 3D printing is driving new production methods, enabling greater customization, reducing material waste and opening new opportunities for more sustainable and efficient design.
A new material toolkit to solve water scarcity
Global water shortage is currently one of the world’s most pressing issues, with over 2 billion people lacking access to […]
What if we removed materials instead of adding them? Isomi’s latest design is mostly made of air
Unveiled at Chicago’s NeoCon trade show, the Knit One chair represents a groundbreaking approach to seating that challenges conventional upholstery […]
Exploring the frontiers of generative design and advanced fabrication
Born from Designtech’s vision as a design-driven technology hub, Designtech Originals embodies the convergence of creativity, digital manufacturing, and sustainability. […]
Signify myCreation always looks on the bright side
Signify myCreation is on a mission to responsibly light up the world one luminaire at a time. Rooted in creative […]
Shaping what’s next: design, sound, and transformation
Their event, titled PLAY3D, isn’t just another exhibition—it’s a full-on sensory journey into the future of design, where technology, sustainability, […]
Elevating design with advanced vapor smoothing technology
3dnextech, an Italian innovative startup, is headquartered in Livorno, Tuscany. It originated as a spin-off from the Sant’Anna School of […]
Designing the holidays – transforming traditions through art and design
As part of the MilanoDesignXmas 2024 initiative, organized by the event agency TOWANT, we delve into the creations showcased at […]
From e-waste to innovation: Open Funk’s mission to transform home appliances
Born from the partnership of two designers with vastly different origins but a shared vision, Open Funk stands as a […]
A lamp that breathes new life into materials once seen as waste
What distinguishes novelty from true innovation? While novelty is fleeting, fast-paced, and often short-lived, innovation stems from a more thoughtful […]
Secrid Talent Podium 2024: a celebration of pioneering design
Held annually in Eindhoven, the Secrid Talent Podium has quickly become a highlight of Dutch Design Week (DDW), as it […]
From bond to brand: the story behind OMNIAGIOIA’s ethical pet designs
OMNIAGIOIA represents a rethinking of pet design, born from a deep-seated commitment to sustainability and a profound connection to the […]
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