Eilik is an interactive desktop companion robot with personality
The Eilik Robot is reminiscent of a Tamagotchi when it comes to purpose and function. Designed by Hong Kong-based start-up Energize Lab as a companion device, […]
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Innovation design
We know how difficult it is to keep up and follow all the new evolving designs, technologies and architecture. For this reason, DesignWanted presents you a diverse selection of Innovation design projects which stand between art and science.
HygroShape is self-assembling furniture that grows into its final shape
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have created a prototype of a wooden chair that assembles itself. Called HygroShape, the collection (which includes a standard chair […]
Elli Design blurs the line between traditional craft and future-thinking sustainable furniture
“Made in Italy shouldn’t be limited to the machines or tools being used,” says Elli Design founder Alessio Elli. He started his namesake brand in 2014 […]
5 design-friendly smart thermostats combining form and function
The following smart thermostats not only have a ton of useful features, but they’re also incredibly design-forward, quietly elevating the aesthetic of any home they live […]
B-eye-onic: Tune your vision with InWith’s smart contact lens
American startup InWith has developed a smart contact lens that uses microelectronics to display real-time information and offer wearers “tunable vision”. The ultimate aim for the […]
Driverless Hospital: Noah is a moving medical centre on wheels
Conceptualised by Korean designer Beencent Oh, the Noah driverless hospital is described as a Primary Medical Treatment Centre, which aims to offer another point of call […]
Hack IKEA products with the “Uppgradera” collection
“Uppgradera is not affiliated to IKEA,” the brand’s website states. “It is a purely fun/fan initiative to open new perspectives in product development.”. Budapest-based freelance industrial […]
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 from seaweed. Founded in 2014 by […]
Steambox: the self-heating lunch box
Unveiled at CES 2022, the ‘Steambox’ self-heating lunch box is an advanced accessory for those seeking out warmer meals on the go. The connected lunch box […]
Pininfarina Shanghai debuts Xingtu: a smart EV truck with voice assistant
Launched by the Chinese company’s subsidiary DeepWay, the self-driving vehicle is aimed at automating highway mainlines. DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has presented Xingtu, a smart new […]
A new era of home heating: the Kelvin smart radiator
The Kelvin is the latest in BOLDR’s collection of infrared heating panels, which offer a sleek, modern and efficient option for heating in the home and […]
Touché SE: the super sensitive synth controller with retro-futuristic appeal
The Touché SE lets users manipulate sound with a touch of their fingertips. There’s few design objects that require as much care and attention when it […]
