Can seaweed solve the plastic pollution problem?
Karlijn Sibbel is the Design Director of Notpla, an innovative, eco-conscious packaging start-up, that provides an alternative to plastic made […]
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Product design is the intersection of problem-solving, ideas, materials, art, and technology. Product design translates the insights from all these fields of knowledge merging them into innovative applications for real-world scenarios. Due to ever-increasing consumption and specific market demands, product designers play a central role in shaping consumer habits and carry a big responsibility towards our planet and society.
Wesomnia’s weighted blankets are the Scandi cure to anxiety
Wesomnia was founded by psychologist, Ulrika Dehlryd, who led the charge when it came to designing the weighted blankets as […]
Space10’s Mexico pop-up invites designers to solve the issues of our time
On March 26, 2022, SPACE10, IKEA’s research and design lab, will travel to Mexico City for a two-week open pop-up […]
The Throne – A 3D printed portaloo made from recycled plastic
A solution to eradicate plastic waste – transforming it into a material that can be used in construction – has […]
Sarah Roseman’s Soft Silica is a cross between glass and textile
Traditionally used as a composite material when paired with casted plastic, Sarah Roseman has found a new and innovative way […]
The iconic Jerrycan becomes an eco-friendly water bottle
Currently raising funds on Kickstarter, the Jerrycan bottle is available in two sizes, a larger 800ml and a more compact […]
Calzone is a handbag, pencil case and lunchbox all-in-one
South Korean studio BDCI Design are on a mission to replace single-use disposable consumption with bright, colourful and highly sought […]
4 eco-friendly toothbrush designs for a cleaner planet
Here is a selection of eco-friendly toothbrush designs offering a sustainable alternative to hard plastic brushes. If you make just […]
Reintegrating nature is crucial to making future-proof cities
At Respyre, our goal is to address sustainability problems caused by, and in, the built environment, which include decreased biodiversity, […]
Neo/craft reexamines traditional materials with striking effect
The Neo/craft label was founded in 2014 by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer. The name refers to a new interpretation […]
Harry’s Future Essentials include an “Impossible Razor”
In collaboration with London-based creative studio Made Thought, Harry’s has designed a collection of concept products reimagining everyday essentials. Here […]
Meet the winners of Taiwanese Golden Pin Design Award 2021
After a three-stage process of preliminary, secondary, and final selections, the two judging panels ultimately selected 31 Best Design winners […]
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