2011 Archive

Shiny & red 31 December 2011 Thomas Heatherwick designed sleek new hybrid double-decker buses for London, and they're 15% more fuel-efficient than existing hybrids.	Matthew Rosmarin at Design Indabar 30 December 2011 Talking about biomimicry at COP17, Matthew Rosmarin explains how we can use nature as inspiration for human-scale challenges.
Loving the world 29 December 2011 "Imagine Your World" is a zero-waste activity set that teaches children about their connection to the planet.	Keeping watch 28 December 2011 A public art installation in Spain employed red flashing lights to start a conversation about the role of government in a democratic society.
Super snug 27 December 2011 Warm, colourful and fun. The "Thuggie" is the most comfortable must-have piece of clothing we've seen in a while.	Oriental influences 26 December 2011 Anna Raimondo's SMITH Jewellery collection draws inspiration from Japanese art, trinkets and paper cuttings.
Stretch a little 26 December 2011 Airmov is an iPad app that makes it both easy and fun to take a break from clicking and typing to stretch your wrists, hands and fingers.	Capsule shop 25 December 2011 The flowing, elegant design of a shop that sells luxury clothing in Budapest gives the space an exhibition-like look and feel.
Parallel experiences 24 December 2011 Science fiction or social media? The Quantum Parallelograph offers you a glimpse of your parallel life - the one you have online.	Andrew Makin on the Green Pavilion at COP17 23 December 2011 Architect Andrew Makin talks about designing the look and feel of the Green Pavilion at COP17 in Durban.
Y Tsai at Design Indabar 23 December 2011 Speaking at Design Indabar at COP17, Y Tsai looks at design solutions from a human side.	Christmas countdown 23 December 2011 Eyal Burstein used a variety of vintage teacups, bowls and trinkets to create an advent calendar of different a creative calibre.
Like what? 23 December 2011 Brightly coloured and made with knotted fabric. "I like it. What is it?" you may ask...	Quick fix 22 December 2011 The Repair It Yourself kit makes it easy to fix your own shoes, drawing attention to the way we relate to the material world and consumer products.
Bag it 22 December 2011 Nendo's new ONB. collection of bags takes its name for the Japanese terms for "piggyback".	Smile for the camera 21 December 2011 "Follow Me" and you'll be in the picture! A new camera mount for use in adventure sport makes it easy for the photographer to be in the shot.
Storing house 21 December 2011 The "Under My Roof" storage system highlights the connection between iconic architectural pieces and industrial design.	Lamp like 20 December 2011 The MyLamp by Danish designers Madebywho involves the user in the process of constructing the lamp.
10 for 1 20 December 2011 This car-shaped bicycle rack highlights the fact that ten bicycles can be safely parked in a space that can only be used by one car.	Nice for noodles 19 December 2011 Nendo's "Cupnoodle Urushi" is a souvenir product that adds new creative value to the packaging of instant "cup" noodles.

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