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Precise measures

Design News > Product Design

A new glass design by Mathieu Lehanneur for Ricard prevents ice cubes making contact with the liqueur, thus enhancing the taste experience for purists.

29 Jun 13
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Little Scraps of Paper: Marcus Oakley

FilmFestFriday > Graphic Design & Illustration

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper Marcus Oakley describes visualising something and transforming it into a reality.

28 Jun 13
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Little Scraps of Paper: Brosmind

FilmFestFriday > Graphic Design & Illustration

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper design brothers Brosmind explain the pros and cons of working together.

28 Jun 13
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Fetishism in fashion

Reviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort’s new book "Fetishism in Fashion" explores the evolution of taste, revealing something about the future of style and culture.

27 Jun 13
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Product spotlight: Nkwana Unit Modules by Homewood

Product Spotlight > Product Design

Inspired by the trend of upcycling pallets, Homewood's "downcycled" their modular plasma unit, while maintaining the quality.

27 Jun 13
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Light effect

Design News > Product Design

Mathieu Lehanneur's Les Cordes chandelier for the entrance hall of a country house in France enlightens the space with a modern edge.

27 Jun 13
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Feelings of felt

Design News > Product Design

Ayse Birsel's Collection for FlizFelt is a modern and playful series of wool-felt products that draw inspiration from her Turkish heritage.

27 Jun 13
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Office intelligence

Design News > Product Design

"Locale" for Herman Miller generously accommodates multiple collaborators, work styles and tools.

26 Jun 13
00:05:44

John Bielenberg: What’s the dent you want to make in the universe?

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

In an interview at the 2013 What Design Can Do conference, John Bielenberg spoke about inspiring creative people to make an impact on the world.

26 Jun 13/ Brand Collaboration
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Real-life fantasy

Reviews > Interaction Design

"In the City" is a journey through some of the unexpected and delightful things that can happen in an urban space, thanks to Andrew Shoben and Greyworld.

26 Jun 13
00:07:05

Next Nature: We have transformed nature into a new setting

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

At the What Design Can Do conference Next Nature asked what design can do for the technology debate, citing the example of their “Nano Supermarket”.

26 Jun 13/ Brand Collaboration
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Dynamic interaction

Design News > Product Design

Fuseproject's collaboration with Herman Miller will allow a furniture collection that can be mixed and matched to create a unique office environment.

26 Jun 13
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Old and new

Design News > Product Design

Nendo's "Akimoku" furniture collection highlights the beauty in ageing wood, giving it modern appeal and more than a touch of class.

25 Jun 13
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Simple functionality

Profiling > Product Design

Simplicity, functionality, useability and the ethical use of materials are some of the key design considerations for Jasper Eales.

25 Jun 13
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Punk'ed

Design News > Graphic Design & Illustration

Abbott Miller captures the agressive, confrontational and elemental nature of the punk subculture with his "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibition catalogue.

25 Jun 13
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See you later alligator

Design News > Product Design

Playful and somewhat scary, the Campana brothers offer a different take on sustainability with their alligator-inspired furniture.

24 Jun 13
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Box of delights

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Nendo's latest office space design creates an environment where employees can experience a new style of working.

24 Jun 13
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Without ink

Design News > Interaction Design

Christoph Niemann celebrates Photoshop's 25th birthday with a digital app that allows users the freedom to paint and draw without the real-life mess!

23 Jun 13
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Walks of light

Design News > Music & Sound Design

Frost* Design created an interactive installation to celebrate Sydney's Vivid Light festival.

22 Jun 13
00:05:35

Carla Fernandez: Working with heritage to make a fashion statement

Video Interviews > Fashion & Jewellery Design

Carla Fernandez talks about the richness of Mexican fashion design, its heritage and identity, and explains how everything is made of squares and rectangles.

22 Jun 13/ Brand Collaboration
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Welcome summer/winter!

Design News > Interaction Design

Christoph Niemann's Google Doodle for the winter solstice illustrates some of our favourite seasonal activities in his distinctly quirky way.

21 Jun 13
00:06:50

Mike Kruzeniski: I want to change the entire culture of a company

Video Interviews > Interaction Design

Head of design for Twitter, Mike Kruzeniski creates environments where designers can think big.

21 Jun 13/ Brand Collaboration
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Little Scraps of Paper: Maisie Broadhead

FilmFestFriday > Film & Animation

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper Maisie Broadhead talks about her lightbulb moments.

21 Jun 13
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Little Scraps of Paper: Alessandra Olanow

FilmFestFriday > Graphic Design & Illustration

In this edition of Little Scraps of Paper Alessandra Olanow explains how drawing allows her to learn more about herself and others.

21 Jun 13

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When pictures tell stories

Q&A • 6 Jun 22

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Photographic memory

Design News • 6 Jun 22

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Just beachy

Design News • 6 Jun 22

Tosin Oshinowo’s Coral Pavilion embraces the traditions of tropical modernism in West Africa >
For the birds

Design News • 6 Jun 22

Treehotel and BIG make a case for species co-habitation with their new collaboration, Biosphere >

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