Bloom | Design Indaba

Bloom device: Seeing is not believing

Design News > Product Design

The device is a headpiece created by IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia). >

31 Jul 20
This lightweight, flexible shoe is made from ‘algae foam’

Design Frontiers > Product Design

VIVOBAREFOOT and Bloom team up on the world’s first shoe made with the material. >

8 Jul 19
Transforming algae into plastic

Design News > Design Activism / Product Design

This company is turning toxic algae blooms into a valuable resource. >

6 Oct 16
Shape-shifting textile cloud can change sound quality in a room

Product Spotlight > Interaction Design / Product Design

BLOOM is a knitted origami surface that can alter the ambient acoustics of public spaces. >

4 Mar 16
Playing in public

Design News > Interaction Design / Architecture & Interiors

Andrew Shoben creates bespoke installations that work to redefine notions of public art in urban spaces. >

13 Feb 12
Sex is the new yellow

Design News > Design Thinking / Creative Economy

According to international trend forecaster Li Edelkoort, sex is gaining importance in society and the bordello is making a comeback. >

1 May 10
Dutch treat

Festival News > Industrial Design / Product Design / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design

Four internationally renowned speakers at the Design Indaba 2007 share Dutch roots and an eye for design. >

1 Feb 07