The 3D Printed Unfinished Vase
Designer Kazuya Koike, the founder of design studio Doogdesign, typically uses a 3D printer to prototype work during the design […]
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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.
YKMA design created an omnidirectional, upcycled concrete speaker
In a world shaped by endless consumerism, where mass-produced products are the norm, there is a lack of connection between […]
SEAmpathy – Algae ranging between living and dead matter
Imagine a world in which we harness nature in favor of man without harming it. SEAmpathy is about that. Wonderings […]
Dutch Design Week 2019: here’s an insight into some alluring projects
“If not us, then who?” was the slogan for the Dutch Design Week 2018, delivering a high-dose of responsibility to […]
Design-inspired Nature – Aguahoja by Mediated Matter Group
Aguahoja is an award-wining sustainable material research project by MIT Media Lab and Mediated Matter Group. Formed and led by […]
TIJ Observatory is not just an Instagram worthy spot
With a complex form inspired by a local bird’s egg, TIJ observatory is a significant part of a large landscape […]
Cheer Project: a 100% bio-based pine needle composite
The northern region of India is home to the pine trees, that’s where the Cheer Project by Gaurav Wali has […]
The Design’s hunt for the perfect vegan leather – 5 plant-based new materials
Have you ever heard of vegan leather? We found 5. A recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]
Indus (living) algae tiles make rainwater pure
Indus is a bio-integrated modular bioreactor wall system by the Bio-ID Lab, which filters toxic chemical dyes and heavy metals […]
Frammento skateboards represent an innovative idea crafted from recycled rubber
Frammento skateboards that are created using recycled rubber sourced from End-of-Life Tires (ELT). With an unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, […]
ODK – Plywood panels merge materiality and technology
ODK explores a synthesis between traditional materials and modern technology, giving plywood a natural fluidity, using both the intricate physical […]
Hydroponic tech garden Rotofarm takes crop rotation literally
Rotofarm, designed by studio Bace, is a countertop hydroponic garden where plants are rotated to eliminate the effect of gravity […]
