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Triangle Ties
"Triangulate" by Dirk van der Kooij is a simple geometric shape with countless applications and functions.
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At the window
Caspar David Friedrich's Woman at the Window painting inspired Christoph Niemann's artwork for the cover of a German art magazine.
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Material inspiration
Konstantin Grcic's Medici chair is inspired by the natural form of the wood from which it is made.
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20Q: Christoph Niemann
20 Fun questions with illustrator Christoph Niemann.
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Abstraction
A collection of visual delight! Posts from Christoph Niemann's "Abstract City" blog is now available in book form, plus exclusive new work.
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Read, then eat
The Real Cookbook is a recipe book that is literally good enough to eat.
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Design Indaba 2012, Day 2
Herzlich Willkommen zum zweiten Tag des Live-Blogs auf der Design Indaba 2012 in Kapstadt.
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Design Indaba 2012, Day 3
Herzlich willkommen zum dritten und finalen Konferenztag der Design Indaba 2012.
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Design Indaba 2012, Day 1
Willkommen zur Design Indaba 2012.
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Sissel Tolaas
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Scent Expert
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Scientist
Scent expert Sissel Tolaas uses aspects of science, art and design to research and create works that relate to the human experience of smell.
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Free to move
Pro is a versatile new chair design, ideal for use in schools, by the German designer Konstantin Grcic.
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Everybody smile
Smile! The "face" atop the lighthouse is watching you.
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Wild walk
Tiger & Turtle, Magic Mountain is a roller coaster-like walkway for appreciating the surrounding landscape.
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Clothes made of milk
Is it silk, or could it be milk? Anke Domaske has created a new material from milk protein.
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Sewn up sausages
Meat lover's delight, the Aufschnitt boutique's range of cushions resemble different cuts of meat.
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Mutated produce
Would a banana still be a banana if it weren't yellow and shaped as it is? A philosophical question perhaps, but one that Uli Westphal explores with Mutatoes.
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Kitty Hawk 2.0
Is it a bird or is it a plane? It's the E-volo Multicopter, a helicopter-like craft for cruising the space above the ground.
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Material forms
Lorenzo Nassimbeni recently took part in an exhibition that looked at the creative handling of materials for quality and sustainability.
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From the sky
Airline trolleys as covetable storage spaces for your home and office. Yes, take a look!
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Eco wash
Eco Automatic is a kitchen sink and dishwasher in one, elminating the need to pack everything neatly into the machine.
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Carpet magic
Images from Google Earth make for compelling rug designs with David Hanaeur's WorldWide Carpets.
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Concrete stools
Strong, comfortable and not bad looking, Florian Schmid's Stitching Concrete stools are great for indoor and outdoor use.
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Never forgotten
Can't get rid of old clothes for sentimental reasons? Why not use it to craft a chair? Like the Rememberme chair.
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Public light
A light installation on the façade of the Zeilgalerie in Frankfurt hopes to make this building an architectural highlight in the city.
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